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Reviewed by Parul Sood for Readers' Favorite
Storyteller's Market by Om Soni introduces us to Hari and his wife, Maya. Hari was a good-hearted man who had to leave his family at home in Peshawar during the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. He settled in the quaint Himalayan town of Rampur on the banks of the Satlej River and married Maya, who gave birth to their five daughters. Maya, desperate to give birth to a son and realize the dream of Hari’s long-lost uncle, falls into depression and loses interest in life after giving birth to their son, Josh. As Josh grows up, he tackles his tumultuous childhood in the shadows of a mentally ill mother and a cancer diagnosis, plagued by visions of Yama, the god of death and justice. Hari fears for his son's well-being, haunted by the curse that has affected his previous generations.
In Storyteller's Market, Om Soni's ability to craft richly drawn characters and subplots shines. The cast of lively and interesting characters enhances the narrative pace. The author's words do a great job of drawing the reader's interest in the journey of this family and their quest for redemption. Soni's writing style is descriptive and vivid, skillfully allowing readers to navigate multiple decades and generations. The beautiful and authentic descriptions of Rampur, the Himalayan town, and its surroundings transport readers, immersing them in the story's settings. The novel tackles hefty themes of depression, tradition, love, and the power of belief with great sensitivity. Storyteller's Market is a beautifully written novel that effortlessly transports readers with its compelling characters and engaging narrative. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a powerful and resonant story that explores the family's complexities and the human spirit's triumph.
