“Debut Sunday”: The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi (Book Review)
Synopsis: Passionate Pakistani translator Anisa feels unfulfilled with her career. Upon building a relationship with the seemingly compassionate Adam, whose multilingual ability was an instant charm for Anisa, a mystery behind his skillset arises. Anisa believes that if she masters diverse languages, not only will her career be improved, but her hardships will be compensated. Upon learning about The Centre, a language institute that boasts language fluency in ten days, Anisa was sure success would be a smooth sailing journey. Existential satisfaction would be close and unencumbered…or so she thought… Categorical Rankings ( /⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️): Pacing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (book is more of a slow burn balanced by its length) Predictability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (the mystery could be easily deciphered in chapters before the reveal) Thrill: ⭐️⭐️ (the writing style didn’t evoke overwhelming feelings of suspense) Overall Enjoyment: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (the nuance behind the theme was pleasant) Book Insights (mild spoilers): ...