Book review - Behind The Curtain by Ankit Gupta

Blurb-

This poetry book is about the problems prevailing in our society. As our society is progressing, the morals of the people have taken a back step, with each forwarding materialistic development the spirituality and humanity in people is buried deep down somewhere, which has led to shameful crimes. Sometimes girls feel afraid of stepping out of their houses, with the fear of losing their chastity; somewhere the innocence of the children is lost and their hands smell of grease and petrol. They work in factories in the age of playing with toys. While in other situations, the marriage of daughters is a reason of father’s stress instead of happiness because of the demand of dowry. And in other cases, the women who gave birth to the mankind are killed in the womb.

About the book-

This book has some amazing poems to offer that show the reality of the society. Every problem is covered beautifully under words – whether it is child labour or fear of the girls. We all are very well aware of the crimes that are happening around us but unfortunately, we choose to keep mum. Here, the poet has let his words do the talking.

Writing and narration-

The language is simple yet captivating. Above everything, it is touching. Each and every word of the poet’s pen has some things to tell. The writing style is easy going and simple. However, I felt that there was repetition of some words, which could be avoided.

Title and cover-

The title of the book says it all because every bad thing happens behind the curtain. Or even if it comes in front of our eyes, we deliberately choose to neglect it. The cover is attractive. The charm of the cover may force readers to explore the pages of the book.

My verdict –

The poems that are presented in the book are moving. A lot happens around us still we neglect it and that too, when we all are blessed with all the resources to help the “victims”. Alas, this is our so – called helping and encouraging society. The poems show it all. My personal favourites are – Pain of Childhood, Daughter of my Country, Father’s Day, and Poverty. Every emotion was woven fine. Keep up the good work, Mr. Poet.

Ratings – 3.5/5

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