Title: The Four Patriots
Author: Sumit Agarwal
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Review:
Sumit Agarwal’s ‘The Four Patriot’ starts with a vision of
India in the year 2023. A new era has dawned and the old, crumbling country has
finally emerged as Naya Bharat with vast changes. But there are forces who want
to chain her down, who wish to see the country groveling in the dust again.
Amidst this backdrop, the story propels and we are siphoned off to the past, to
the year 2006, from where the journey initiated.
The book is divided into two sections. While the first
section tells the story of the four protagonists who are the four pillars of
Naya Bharat and of their tribulations, the second section is all about the
transformation of our beloved country. Rising above and beyond the catchphrase
— “is desh ka kuch nahin ho sakta” — which seems to be the latest trend among
the youth, the protagonists — Varun, Salman, Raghav and Aditya — embark on
their journey to revolutionize the nation, seeking purpose and adventure.
Sumit’s use of multiple perspectives adds movement and
richness to the novel but sometimes the device muddles the narrative. The book
has pleasant propulsion as the thriller-esque plot churns along.
Loaded with action and driven by men of admirable qualities,
this adventure is a great escape from reality. I’d recommend it to all those
looking for a tightly knit neat package.
About the Author:
Sumit Agarwal, MD, MLA Group of Industies, Kanpur is the
founder of an NGO Prerna. He also founded Kasauti, a consortium of NGOs to aid
clean and answerable politics. Apart from the fact that his first book “The
Four Patriots” is being published by one of the leading publishing houses in
the country, the story has already been adopted for a movie by a leading production
house.
Sumit is also a music composer, lyricist, singer and writer.
Two of his songs have been aired on MTV Indies this year. His music videos can
be viewed on his Youtube Channel, Sumit Agarwal, or on his website
www.sumitagarwal.net. An adept multi-tasker, he is a speaker on topics related
to nation building, work life balance and multi-tasking.
Contact:
Praise for the book:
1. Really amazing treatment of a subject which is our
country’s need of the moment. Thrilling to the core, a must read. —Abhijeet
Bhattacharya (Renowned Singer)
2. It is heartening
to know about “The Four Patriots” which inspires the youth and I’m confident
that you will continue with this. —Akhilesh Yadav (Hon’ble CM Uttar Pradesh)
3. If you want India to become “Sone ki chiriya” again, then
you must read this book and participate in the development of the country. —Om
Puri (Veteran Film Actor)
4. Superb…bringing out realities of our times. I am sure
this will be a hit for youth to guide them for a bright future in a brighter
India. —C.M. Bhandari (Former Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, UAE, Poland &
Lithuania. Yoga Author & Yog Guru)
5. A must read for people who love their country. —Bharat
Kapoor (Film Actor)
6. It’s an amazing book, providing lots of insight into the
prevailing condition in our country. It’s very spontaneous; it also shows that
if you seek despair, you get despair but if you seek hope. There is definitely
one. —Rakesh Bedi (Renowned TV Actor, Shrimaan Shrimati / Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi)
7. The country whose fate has not changed despite the J.P.
and Anna Andolans. An eye opener, an inspiring and sumptuous read. All the best
with lots of wishes. —Avtar Gill (Veteran TV Actor)
8. “The novel leaves the reader with a heightened sense of
patriotism. It is an enthralling read.” —Saba Mahmood Bashir, (Author of I
Swallowed the Moon: The Poetry of Gulzar)
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* I received a review copy
from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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