Book Review : The Ex Factor
The Ex Factor by Harini Srinivasan is a new-age romantic comedy novel about the female protagonist's love life with subtle humor to keep the readers attached to the book.
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Oindrilla Roy, also known by her friends as Oinks among several other nicknames, is having a lousy week. Cook, maid, driver, all (help) have deserted her. At work, her boss, Hawkeye, is making her life miserable. Her cousin Ankita seems to have got involved in some mess at college and needs her intervention. Her best friend Sweety Chopra is running amok with her own set of shenanigans inadvertently involving Oinks.
It is then that Vivek Rao makes an unexpected entry back into her life. After years. Even before she has had time to get over the previous heartbreak. But somehow, right now, his presence does not seem to be a bad thing. Vivek is still annoying but how did that scrawny-looking thing become this hunk? One to lust for? He also seems to like her even now (maybe). Or maybe not. Nevertheless, Vivek seems to be helping her by being there. With the many issues that haunt Oinks and demand her attention, and given her penchant for saying and doing just the wrong thing at the most inappropriate time, will this renewed contact blossom into something more? Or will it simply fizzle out?
“The perfect beach read, The Ex Factor is just what the doctor prescribed to chase the blues away.”
Review
The Ex Factor is a fast-paced novel about love, loss, and second chances. The plot is well-written, but the character development does not seem up to the mark. The introduction of characters unfolds rapidly, one after another entering the narrative. The story is humorous, and the funniest part is when the protagonist's mother from nowhere yells at her for petty jobs to get done, leaving her office work in between, which she reluctantly has to do.
The author skillfully maintains the narrative's momentum, but sometimes it appears monotonous. I felt the avoidable information was repeatedly present in the context. Without giving a spoiler, let me tell you where I found it, addressing a person with a new name and reminding the readers again and again of the former title for that person.
The book was predictable, but with one wrong guess, your prediction fails. So, you will get numerous chances to project what comes next.
What captivated me within this book were its infusion of humor and the seamless progression of events, culminating in a complete narrative enhanced with themes of love, loss, and newfound opportunities capable of transforming lives while imparting deep lessons on love. Also, the author tried to bring in the impression of LGBTQ in the story that gets served well at the end when the people respect and accept the relationship of the protagonist's best friend.
Coming to an end, I recommend this book if you are looking for a light-read and die-hard fan of romantic comedy with a pinch of lovey-dovey drama.
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