Review of The Truth About Elves

[Anuvedya Rajendran]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Truth About Elves" by Ekta R. Garg.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"The Truth About Elves" by Ekta R. Garg presents a touching Christmas story about Curtis, a former pilot who now works as a bartender. He lived alone, with only a few friends and acquaintances. Curtis was living in the shadows, not seeking attention. He persuaded himself and others around him to believe that everything was OK. However, he was a disturbed man on the inside, filled with sorrow and guilt. Curtis was also an elf who spent a quarter of the year with Santa Claus in the Arctic. He had intended to drink away his sorrows that Christmas, rejecting change, oblivious of the marvels that may occur in his life. However, this year was different. He was called in for the last quarter this year. He detested this time of the year and was not expecting the call. This was the year his past caught onto him, forced to dig out memories preserved deep inside that he chose to ignore all these years. The novel challenges the classic notion of pointy-eared dwarf elves serving as Santa's minions. The countless human elves are a nice addition to the plot and a welcome change. It would have been good to understand how Curtis and others become elves. I guess this has been left to the readers' imagination. A short and sweet novel with a touch of magic that elevates your spirits and inspires you to be kind and forgive others. The narrative flow is thoughtfully crafted, and this was a difficult book for me to put down. The author has done an excellent job of presenting the process of coping with sadness and rediscovering joy in the presence of others. It gives you a warmth of the true spirit of Christmas. The editing is flawless and works well with the story approach. On a scale of one to five, it scores a five.

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The Truth About Elves
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