We all want to be in a profession which gives us excitement in life and what will happen when the job itself is thrilling. Let us have a look at the detailed book review of 'The Itsy Bitsy Spyder' by Apeksha Rao.
Book Title & Cover:
The title of the book 'The Itsy Bitsy Spyder' is on the lines of a famous nursery rhyme with a twist in word Spyder, which tells us that it is going to be a story about a spy.
The cover is very eye-catching with colorful caricatures of the lead character in the centre while all the other characters who influence the lead surround her.
About the Author:
Apeksha Rao stays in Bangalore, though her heart belongs to Mumbai. She loves to write strong female characters who break traditional gender barriers. Apart from The Spyders, which is a series about a secret sisterhood of teen spies, Apeksha is working on children’s books and also, dabbling in a bit of horror.
Spyder Plot:
Itsy Bitsy Spyder revolves around Samira Joshi who is 17 years old full of energy and enthusiasm. She is strong minded and very much clear about her future plans and does not want anyone to mess up with her dreams. She is brought up in a very different way as her parents work as undercover spies for RAW. At a very young age she got well versed with ins and outs of this field as she used to accompany her parents on their tasks.
Her grandmother who she addresses as Aaji is very supportive. Samira wants to work like her parents but her mother insists she take up medicine as her career. She even forces her to visit Dr Sen, a psychiatrist to clear out her misconception and trust issues with her daughter.
Will Samira's dream of working as an undercover agent be spoiled or will she be able to convince her mother? Will Samira turn out to be a more efficient spy? These questions are left unanswered in this book but maybe the sequel can throw some light.
The Core Insights:
· Loved the book title as it does not reveal much about the story line.
· The story revolves around 4 to 5 characters with crisp dialogues and easy language.
· The book wraps up in 60 pages, about an hour read basically giving an outline idea of the upcoming sequel.
· The various secret missions are expressed with minute details.
Missed the target:
· The chapters could have been given a title to make it more expressive.
· The author mentions "typical Indian parents" when the lead character was told to take up medicine against her wishes does not go well as being in a progressive country all these things are a past now.
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Final Word:
It’s a short and sweet read giving insight about ups and downs of undercover agents' lives. This prequel essays a refreshing storyline with a very different concept. Will wait eagerly to read the next book of the Spyder series to know more.
Book Details
Book Title: The Itsy Bitsy Spyder
Author: Apeksha Rao
No. Of Pages: 61
Format: Pdf
Genre: Fiction
My Ratings: 4/5
This book review is a part of a book review program, #BookChatter with Blogchatter.
@Meenal
This books sounds just delightful :)
ReplyDeleteI found it is available on kindle too - definitely getting myself a copy!
It is quite a refreshing take.
DeleteBeen hearing a lot about this book. Being a RAW agent is super duper cool, every teen's dream infact. Cant wait to grab my copy
ReplyDeleteThe story line is very inetresting
DeleteYou got me hooked from the book cover alone!
ReplyDeleteI really would want to read Samaira’s journey to be a spy.
Interestingly written blog.
Yes even I was hooked to it until I finished reading the complete prequel.
DeleteThe book seems like a nice, light read! Thank you for sharing about it! I will check it out!
ReplyDeleteYes it is a great read indeed!
DeleteI've read really good reviews about this book and the story also seems interesting. The book is full of fun n drama n I need to pick it soon.
ReplyDeleteThe prequel itself is tempting to read the book
DeleteI always like the way you write book reviews. This book no doubt a light read, specially for kids.
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Thank you...It is definitely a refreshing read.
DeleteThe book Itsy Bitsy Spyder is so captive to look. I would love to read this book and its sequel as I am seeing all great reviews. Samaira's journey is intriguing and so is the title.
ReplyDeleteTrue the title is captive
DeleteWhen i saw the cover of the book at that time it took all my attention. I would surely love to read this book as the review sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe author has come up with some different perspective.
DeleteNow that's an interesting book! I just got intrigued by the title alone that I want to read it!
ReplyDeleteYou will love it.
DeleteSounds like a cool book. I remembered the Spy Kids movie reading this :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting!!
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