Mom and I love a terrorist by Leema Dhar

"Mom and I love a terrorist" by Leema Dhar. This book is published by General Press in 2012 and has 192 pages.

Kelly, a carefree teenager, lives with her mother, Lili Matthew, in Dignabad, Port Blair, Andaman. One day a black stranger walks in their house with her Mom and Kelly's life does not remain the same. The hunk in her class, Rico, is showing interest in her. She also meets mysterious Amaan.

Who is the stranger? Why does he live in their house? Why does her mother visit him at night? Who is the mysterious young Amaan living at the sea shore? Kelly can't find the answers and does not have courage to ask.

Author has tried to capture the process of emotionally coming off age of a young girl who has numerous questions, especially since the stranger walks in, but has no answers.

She is emotionally confused and does not understand who she hates, who she likes and who she loves. Life is full of possibilities one moment and gloomy the other. She is not able to make out what she feels about her mother. Should she love her for bringing her up as a single parent or should she hate her for getting involved with the black stranger. She likes Ricco. He makes her feel comfortable and his attention pleases her. She is in awe of Amaan who speaks cryptically and who she considers a superhero.

To add some drama and excitement, author has added the dance competition and birthday party. It lightens the mood a little bit and is fun to read.

However Kelly is oblivious to the truth that stares you in eye. She can't guess it. Her mother tries but can't tell it to her. Sounds unreal? If you want to tell something to your daughter desperately, you would make her sit and listen. Isn't it? But no. Here months pass without the truth being told.

The book is not interesting. I started this book in November last year and completed after four months because it could not keep me interested for a long time. Finally I completed it because it remained in my shelf for a long time.

Special mention should go to the book cover with a girl looking at a pathway where her mom is following the stranger. Cover captures the soul of the book. Title of the book also generated interest in you. Alas the story was also equally good.

Avoid.