IF I HAVE TO BE A SOLDIER BY NIKHIL J. ALVA

🌟Synopsis:-
Two friends find themselves on opposite sides of a war. One of them must lose, but who will it be?

It is 1966 and Mizoram is burning. The Mizo National Front have launched an armed rebellion in their quest for an independent nation, and Delhi is pushing back with all its might.

As a brutal war rages, Indian Army Captain Samuel Rego, the son of a Baptist preacher, finds himself returning to the land he ran away from to interrogate one of the most feared MNF commanders in custody. Except, the Mara tribesman everyone knows as 'Che' is Sena, Samuel's childhood friend. When confronted with a grave moral dilemma, the choice Captain Samuel makes causes him and Che to become fugitives. While being hunted across the rugged Mizo Hills, the two men must face events from their bitter past that scarred their friendship, even as they struggle to stay alive and redeem themselves.

Drawing on the dark truths of one of India's most secretive wars, If I Have to Be a Soldier is a gripping story of identity, survival, betrayal and, above all, love.

🌟My point of view:-
IF I HAVE TO BE A SOLDIER BY NIKHIL J. ALVA IS A MIND-BLOWING AND CAPTIVATING READ . I never expected to love this book as much as I did. To be honest, it gave me mixed feelings initially. I found myself questioning the fictionality of the story—it had such an intense historical touch. However, as I delved deeper, I began to feel a stronger connection to it. The gripping narrative and well-developed characters kept me engaged throughout. I admire how skillfully the author penned down the tale, especially the theme of survival, which made the story all the more captivating. It even prompted me to reflect on the true story of an army officer , a book I read before few days back. I  Felt so deep connection with this book tbh.

Having never explored books related to the Mizo wars before, this one opened my eyes to a whole new world. It's a compelling blend of love, betrayal, and survival, with unexpected twists that kept me hooked. Despite its intense nature, there's always a sense of hope and resilience shining through.

I finished the book in just two days—it's written so flawlessly, with every word hitting its mark. As for the cover, it took me by surprise initially, but upon finishing the book, it all made sense. The simple yet impactful design and color choice are spot on.

However, I must admit, the title felt somewhat lacking. It didn't fully capture the essence of the story for me.

Overall, this book does justice to the sacrifices , and I applaud the author for their exceptional work.

Author:- NIKHIL J. ALVA
PUBLISHER:- HARPERCOLLINS.
FORMAT:- PAPERBACK
COVER ILLUSTRATION:- BHAVANI SIVAKUMAR
COVER DESIGN:- AASHIM RAJ
PAGES:- AROUND 318

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