Book Review 47: Invisible Ties by Nadya A. R.

Invisible Ties by Nadya A. R. is a beautiful and emotional tale of a girl, Noor. It narrates the journey of her life and how certain incidents and situations completely changes her as a person.
The book has a beautiful cover. It shows an exquisite mirror, which plays a significant role in the novel.

The plot is quite emotional and gripping. Noor is a girl from Karachi. From her childhood, her mother was very self-absorbed and did not pay much attention to her. However, when it came to making decisions, she was the one. She decided about her daughter's life without even asking about her thoughts. From the beginning of the novel, the character of Noor seems very mysterious.
A robbery at her house, her chauffeur, Joseph's murder and the subsequent kidnap of her mother had a serious impact on her emotionally. She was shaken after this incident. The fact that Joseph died protecting her life had a hard-hitting effect on her. After this incident, at the persistence of her mother, Noor finally agrees to marry a banker from Singapore who is ten years older to her, Meekaal.
Soon, Noor understands that Meekaal married her only for her to be an unpaid nurse to his mother.
She finds peace in practising psychotherapy, and her new friend Ella supports her and introduces her to Jake, for help. They become great friends and share a beautiful bond.
Finally, Noor tries to rediscover herself and her own happiness.

The story is fast paced and it took me only two days to finish the whole book. The language was quite lucid and simple. Also, small chapters make it all the more easy to read. The characters develop a great deal over time. The use of Mughal history in the story made it really interesting. I absolutely loved the parts with historical allusions.
However, the first few chapters are confusing. When I started reading, I literally had no clue what was going on. The story seemed to lack continuity. Certain parts just started abruptly. Another aspect is that in some portions the book is excessively descriptive.

Altogether, Invisible Ties is a touching tale which has the potential to leave a deep impact on the readers. I loved the fact that the female protagonist finally rediscovers herself and gives importance to her own happiness. It conveys a very important message.

About the author: Nadya A. R. began writing in her early twenties. She is a psychotherapist and conducts workshops, seminars and talks, both in Pakistan and Singapore. This is her second novel. 

My rating: 4 of 5 stars.
Publisher: Rupa Publications.
First Published: August 2017
Pages: 272
Price: ₹250/-

You can buy this book from Amazon.

Thanks to the author, Nadya A. R., for the review copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.