BOOK DETAILS :
- Publisher : GRIFFIN publication (1 January 2024); GRIFFIN publication
- Perfect Paperback : 268 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9391813801
- ISBN-13 : 978-9391813802
- Reading age : 12 years and up
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BOOK REVIEW :
Imagine being exiled from humanity, sent to a distant planet where the only company is a species far superior to us. Sounds intense, right? Well, that’s exactly the world Shreyan Laha plunges us into with The Scent of Redemption. When I first picked up this book, I knew I was in for an unusual journey, but what I discovered surpassed even my wildest expectations.
Dr. Ronit Sarkar’s life changes forever when his desperate act—administering an untested vaccine to save a life—backfires tragically, resulting in a child’s death. The incident leads to his exile to Flarelix, a penal planet, where humans have deemed him "unfit" to belong. The concept alone—humanity questioning its own definitions of morality and worth—hooked me instantly.
On Flarelix, Ronit encounters the Zizanoids, a species so intelligent and evolved that humans seem like mere insects in comparison, and Shreyan Laha crafts them with incredible detail, making them feel both otherworldly and eerily relatable. Their interactions with Ronit, masterfully intertwined with his quest for redemption, carry profound philosophical undercurrents that linger in your mind long after reading. Set in the vividly imagined fourth millennium, the book doesn’t just describe a futuristic world—it immerses you in it, blending advanced technologies with subtle nods to mythology and human history, while the stark yet mesmerizing penal planet of Flarelix amplifies Ronit’s internal struggles in a way that feels meticulously crafted.
If you’re a fan of science fiction that doesn’t shy away from exploring deep moral questions, The Scent of Redemption is a must-read. And let me tell you, the ending will leave you craving more. With the foundations laid so brilliantly, I can only imagine what the second book in The Redemption Series has in store. The Zizanoids' secrets, Ronit’s ongoing quest, and perhaps a deeper dive into this incredible universe—book two promises to be an epic continuation.
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Total Pages: 268
Overall Ratings: 4.7/5⭐
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