Review of The man who wanted to be God
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Review of The man who wanted to be God
[Following is a volunteer review of "The man who wanted to be God" by Ruchir Verma.]
Daata has a really tough life. After a number of awful things happen to him, he starts to conceive of himself as a kind of god on Earth, going through a lot of horrible experiences, such as losing his parents and being hurt in a manner that affects how he looks, which makes him not like common views about God and religion. The man who wanted to be God Ruchir Verma talks about how Daata wants to be free and do things his own way, but how he also finds it hard because of the rules of society and the idea that everything is already decided for us.
The book talks about how people are superstitious, use symbols, and try to understand things, which is shown in Daata's life with his family and other people in a small town in India in the 1980s. He starts to wonder why God lets people suffer, and he ends up really mad at God. Daata later moves to New York, starting a business and charity of his own called Daata Trust but he can't stop thinking about his past and his issues with God.
Even more complicating is his relationship with a woman named Mansi, who works with him at the charity, exposing how he's still trying to figure things out. The book goes into themes of how powerful groups can be and how strong people can be when life gets really hard. The book was exceptionally well-edited and error-free.
I have to admit, the way this story is put together is spectacular, leading me genuinely through the life of Daata. It's not only about what happens next, but going inside Daata's thoughts and genuinely knowing why he does what he does is satisfactory. What I specifically like about this book is the way it speaks through major themes that a lot of us wonder about, like why bad things happen to good people and how we cope with loss and purpose in life. The themes in the book are relevant to a large audience as they deal with freedom, the fight to choose your own path, and the ultimate "why" of life. It's absolutely worth picking up if you're in the mood for a story that's about more than simply a plot.
I somewhat dislike the book's subjectivity on societal boundaries and limits and maybe a forced definition of what it means to be a good person. Well, the story is really good at showing how complicated life can be, especially when it comes to making decisions that aren't just right or wrong. I gave this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars deducting one star for its somewhat disagreeable portrayals in the book. It’s still a great read, with lots of interesting twists and turns. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes stories that make you think and question things.
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The man who wanted to be God
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Daata has a really tough life. After a number of awful things happen to him, he starts to conceive of himself as a kind of god on Earth, going through a lot of horrible experiences, such as losing his parents and being hurt in a manner that affects how he looks, which makes him not like common views about God and religion. The man who wanted to be God Ruchir Verma talks about how Daata wants to be free and do things his own way, but how he also finds it hard because of the rules of society and the idea that everything is already decided for us.
The book talks about how people are superstitious, use symbols, and try to understand things, which is shown in Daata's life with his family and other people in a small town in India in the 1980s. He starts to wonder why God lets people suffer, and he ends up really mad at God. Daata later moves to New York, starting a business and charity of his own called Daata Trust but he can't stop thinking about his past and his issues with God.
Even more complicating is his relationship with a woman named Mansi, who works with him at the charity, exposing how he's still trying to figure things out. The book goes into themes of how powerful groups can be and how strong people can be when life gets really hard. The book was exceptionally well-edited and error-free.
I have to admit, the way this story is put together is spectacular, leading me genuinely through the life of Daata. It's not only about what happens next, but going inside Daata's thoughts and genuinely knowing why he does what he does is satisfactory. What I specifically like about this book is the way it speaks through major themes that a lot of us wonder about, like why bad things happen to good people and how we cope with loss and purpose in life. The themes in the book are relevant to a large audience as they deal with freedom, the fight to choose your own path, and the ultimate "why" of life. It's absolutely worth picking up if you're in the mood for a story that's about more than simply a plot.
I somewhat dislike the book's subjectivity on societal boundaries and limits and maybe a forced definition of what it means to be a good person. Well, the story is really good at showing how complicated life can be, especially when it comes to making decisions that aren't just right or wrong. I gave this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars deducting one star for its somewhat disagreeable portrayals in the book. It’s still a great read, with lots of interesting twists and turns. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes stories that make you think and question things.
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The man who wanted to be God
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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