Diary of an Angry Young Man - Book Review



Diary of an Angry Young Man
by Rishi Vohra

At some points in life, people wonder about their purpose in life. Some of us determine it at an early age. Other individuals find their meaning through the circumstances they encounter along their life journey. Raghav is one of the latter. This angry young man finds his calling through the events he witnesses.

Set in Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) India, Diary of an Angry Young Man revolves around the story of Raghav. The seven-year-old boy experienced a rough childhood. He was bullied by one of the rich kids in his school and molested by a neighbor’s manservant. And, after his mother died, Raghav felt a sudden change in his father’s behavior. But, at his young age, he didn’t bother to tell anyone about his sorrows. Instead, he keeps his anger to himself.

Growing up, Raghav establishes a close friendship with three other boys from the slums. He hangs out with them every night at a restaurant. But, even to these close friends, Raghav never mentions his sad past. And, his anger keeps building up within him.

However, his life turns around when he meets Rani, the little beggar girl. Follow how Rani changes his outlook in life. Find out how Raghav releases his pent-up emotions in the Diary of an Angry Young Man.

About the Diary of an Angry Young Man and the Author

The Diary of an Angry Young Man highlights the day-to-day grind in India. Raghav’s story is relatable to any person who experiences a traumatic childhood and teenage life. He represents any youth that can be full of energy and impulsive at times.

What I like the most in the book is the advice that Raghav receives from a police officer who says:

“When you find yourself drowning in a sea of chaos, hard work is the one raft that will see you safely ashore.”

I admire the author’s style of writing. It’s straightforward. His descriptions of the scenes are vivid and he brings the reader right into where the action takes place. The story is also fast-paced, leaving no room for boredom. Likewise, Rishi Vohra ensures no loose end is untied.

Meanwhile, on the technical side, the Diary of an Angry Young Man contains a handful of typographical and grammatical errors. Although these errors don’t ruin the whole story, Rishi might want to consider them for future reproduction of the book. Overall, I give the Diary of an Angry Young Man a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I also recommend this book to readers 13 years old and above.

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