Hi friends! This is my first association with #BookChatter and I’m excited to be a part of it. Today I’m doing a book review for Kanpur Khoofiya Pvt. Ltd written by Richa Mukherjee which has already gathered quite a few fans for itself.
About the book
Kanpur Khoofiya Pvt. Ltd is a detective agency helmed by Prachand Tripathi, a non-IIT engineer and elder son of a disappointed father. The Tripathi clan is a crazy bunch; typical harried Indian parents, a wannabe actor Uncle, a brother who is lead singer of Kanpuriya Beliebers Rocks band, a farting Dadi and a self-important cow Hirwa.
Prachand has impressive observation skills which are best put to use in locating missing pets, tail cheating spouses and the like. His loving wife Vidya encourages him though and is his biggest support system at home and work. Life takes a turn for this couple when they’re paid handsomely to follow Shailaja Kapoor, a famous yesteryear actress who is visiting Kanpur.
However, they soon get involved in more than what they had signed up for. Shailaja gets kidnapped and her gambler husband is murdered in her house. The detectives Prachand and Vidya try to help the police but somehow become primary suspects in the case. What follows is their quest to not only nab the culprit but also prove their innocence to their family and the world.
My thoughts
First of all, I loved the cover of the book. This is Richa’s first book I’ve picked up and her style of writing impressed me. She has brought out the Kanpuriya element beautifully by using colloquial lines where required. Her tongue-in-cheek sense of humour had me in splits in some places. Prachand is an interesting character and his grasp on the happenings around him is noteworthy.
Having said that, the book has some areas which as a reader I felt could’ve been better. Prachand’s father’s character for instance is as clichéd as any. It would be appealing to have a supportive one for a change and then see where the story goes. I couldn’t figure out where I was headed since the pace slowed down on occasions. Also, Eureka moments come about a bit too conveniently at times. I wish Prachand’s keen intelligence brought them about.
To sum up, Kanpur Khoofiya Pvt. Ltd is a good read with its share of funny moments. It takes you on a small town trip and you can’t help falling in love with it. This book would make a great travel companion as its light and not too long.
My rating: **** 4/5 stars
About the author
Richa Mukherjee is an MBA and has worked as a journalist and in advertising. She writes for several online platforms and is also a celebrated blogger. She lives in Mumbai. This is her second book.
Book details:
Language: English
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 283
Available in: Kindle, Paperback
I heard a lot about this book and now after your review little curious to check out and grab my copy!!
I am reading this book at the moment Varsha and found myself nodding my head in agreement while reading your post. Fab Review.
Story is so interesting . I will love to read this book
Sounds liek a good read.going by your review i’ll pick up a copy soon.Thanks
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I like to read stories with suspense and drama, looks like this will be a great read. is it available on Amazon, will check
Thanks for sharing this review, it seems like a lovely read for light readers like me. I will check this out!
hey the book review looks interesting for all the book lovers sure I will be checking out thank you for sharing.
The plot of the book sounds like a movie script. I somehow pictured the scenes in my mind. Given the funnt element it must be a good read.
I loved the way you have written it and yeah it’s great as usual! Thanks for writing this
Thanks for the review dear! I love to read a book about suspense, thrill and mystery. This book seems interesting with some funny elements.
Looks to be such an interesting plot to read and yes the cover of the book is making one curious to take up the book and read.
that is a very good rating. Making it even more interesting for me. WIll check this out.
Looks like an entertaining book. Will surely grab a copy soon
This would be a nice read for me for my weekend reading sessions. I like such books.
Sounds really interesting. Something I would surely enjoy reading in my leisure time. Thanks for the review?