The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer
by Laxmi Hariharan
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Pub Date 19 Feb 2015 | Archive Date 7 Mar 2015
Description
In Bombay today dystopia is reality...
The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer, is a fast paced, gritty, thriller-fantasy, with a kickass protagonist. A white-knuckle-ride through a disintegrating Bombay City.When Ruby Iyer's best friend is kidnapped by the despotic Dr Kamini Braganza, she will do anything to rescue him. Anything, including taking the help of the mysterious Vikram Roy, a cop-turned-rogue on a mission to save Bombay. The city needs all the help it can get, and these two are the only thing standing between its total destruction by Dr Braganza's teen army.
As Bombay falls apart around them, will Ruby be able to save her friend and the city? Will she finally discover her place in a city where she has never managed to fit in? And what about her growing feelings for Vikram?
Says Laxmi Hariharan, "Growing up in Bombay, I dreaded the daily commute by local train, to university. Invariably I would be felt up, brushed against or commented on by almost every man who crossed my path. I was helpless. Ruby Iyer is not. She follows her instincts... And pays the price for making the wrong choices too."
Behind the Bollywood gloss, Bombay right now is a living dystopia – contradictory, crowded, uncaring, violent and intense. The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer starts with the reality of the sprawling city and sees it destroyed and transformed into its ancient seven islands.
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| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781502773777 |
| PRICE | £6.95 (GBP) |
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Reviewer 241216
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
"The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer" intricately weaves high stakes adventure, voracious determination born out of love, and richly detailed prose in one captivating story. Such thoughtful, sophisticated writing can easily play understudy to a quickly-paced plotline, but the reader is presented with both (and in top form) in this novel.
Highlights from "Ruby":
- a multicultural backdrop with age-old undercurrents and an ultra-modern, even futuristic overlay.
- a strong female lead that is allowed to be angsty and unlovable at times (not always a "pixie" with superpowers and a winning smile)
- a devoted, strictly platonic friendship between a girl and guy
- realistic (and not "campy") LGBT representation
In a market flooded with YA thrillers and dystopian fantasies, "The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer" offers the best features of this subgenre while forging new paths in its setting and context. The best is yet to come as Ruby's story unfolds!
Liza s, Reviewer
I could imagine everything that happened in this book, the heat of the sun, the terror, and the love portrayed throughout the book was very well thought out and made to sound real. In fact the whole thing came across as plausible, which in its self is a frightening thought. It would be beyond awful if something like this really did happen.
Iyer was by far the most interesting character, the portrayal of her fear, love and subsequent understanding ensured I went through plenty of tissues. Vikram is another interesting character, at first he seems aloof and it's difficult to figure him out, but as the story progresses you learn more and more about him and his feelings. Finally is Dr B. and least said the better, she is one evil piece of work.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to pretty much anyone.
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