The cover features a mousetrap with a mobile inside. You will have to read the book to understand what is happening!
Name: Press 9 for a Crime
Author: Shailendra Jha
Format: Hardcopy
Number of pages: 162
Availability: Amazon (Buy the paperback here)
Rating: 4/5
The title was thrilling enough for me, though no one literally pressed 9 for a crime in the story.
The Indian-English and Hindi languages used were simple and easily understandable. There was no fun new word, but if you know Hindi, you will understand why I enjoyed some of Radhika’s words. Hahaha!
The story is about the Anand family, where Mr Anand is an autorickshaw driver. His four kids (two girls and two boys) have different things going on in their respective lives. Atul, his oldest, is all set to go abroad to work, while Aseem, his youngest, is asking for money to open a gymnasium. In the midst of all the family struggles, when Atul gets pulled into a cyber scam hub in Cambodia, you should read how Aseem smartly tries to help get Atul home safe.
*The font was a good size and easy to read.
*The story was straightforward and did not have the reader wondering about what was happening.
*It showed us true sibling love.
*It taught us that many agents can be part of various scams. We need to review them carefully.
*We see how well-brought-up children can think differently, for the welfare of the family.
*It showed us how big and dangerous scamming companies can be.
*We learn that Nitesh could be any one of us, so we need to be alert when we are questioned, even by people who claim to be the police, especially when it doesn’t feel right.
*The story had a good ending.
I don’t recall finding any.
I selected this book to review as the title seemed intriguing. I was happy with my choice as the story was simple and well-written. I took around 3 nights to read this book. Once I was halfway through, I couldn’t put it down until I reached the end.
Have you read this book? What did you think of it?
