Will reinforce your faith in friendship | "The Broken Guitar" by Namit Rana

“The Broken Guitar” conveys a lot, starting from its intelligent title. Its implication is subtle and indirect, and the complete notion of it becomes clear not until the denouement of the story. Broken guitar is not only about the materialistic breaking of the wooden guitar, it further symbolizes rupture of faith, breaking of promises and shattering of confidence. In all, this book portrays a lot about mutual understanding, solidarity and expectations.

Atul and Anmol are the best of friends, they’ve stood by each other through thick and thin. Despite their differences in terms of family lineage, background and attitude, they are inseparable. Neither of them is academically inclined—Atul wants to be a successful singer and Anmol wants to enjoy his life and perhaps pursue a creative field. After their mediocre board results, Atul’s father reprimands Atul to give up his singing and separate himself from Anmol. Anmol’s family is rich and he leads a life of luxury, whereas the middle-class Atul is unsure about how to make his living. Such a situation arrives at Anmol’s household too, where his parents ask him to be ‘serious’ about his life and stop wasting time with Atul. The two good friends continue to stick with each other, sharing their deepest secrets and aspirations, and dreaming about their respective love interests. They grow more and more distant from their families, and are reciprocated with scolds, threats and admonishments. But one day, in the fit of his rage, Atul’s father breaks his guitar—his life and his sole passion. Will their social differences allow them to stay befriended? Or will unforeseen turn of events shatter their age-old friendship? Will either of them be successful in becoming what they aspire to be?

Written in a simple and lucid manner, this book will point fingers at the constricted mindset of society. It will show you how often families burden their own unfulfilled dreams upon their children, not paying any heed to what they really want to do in life. It will unfurl the dark truth of hidden expectations from people, the harsh realities of social discriminations and will definitely reinforce your faith in friendship. This book testifies the unconditionality of two inseparable friends, highlighting their unwavering connect and sympathy. One of the strongest attributes of the book has to be its extremely linear and plot-driven narrative, which adds a special touch to it and leaves enough room for the feelings and values that rises from the storyline. Therefore, more than the actual content of the story, what becomes more noteworthy is the inclusion of social and economic elements and the highlight of the plight of academically mediocre students. The climax will remain to be the turning point of the story, and it ties the whole narrative together to emerge as a winner. Recommended !


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