The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles by Hemangini Dutt Majumder – Book Review
The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles by Hemangini Dutt Majumder – A Whodunit Mystery Thriller With a Pinch of Comedy
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Whodunit books always excite me and when they offer a combination of other genres, it creates the ultimate reading experience. One of the best combination in this context is that of mystery and comedy.
However, most authors fail to create a perfect balance between the two leading to a chaos. But Hemangini Dutt Majumder has mastered this art beautifully in her novel The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles.
Premise: The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles
The story follows the life of Ollie, a young woman having a unique sense of smell resulting from a health condition. Her smooth life hits a roadblock when Ollie moves with her family to their ancestral family home, Neelbari, in Chandannagar. The estate is abound with the rumors of Ollie’s great-grandmother haunting the property. As strange and mysterious things start to happen around them, Ollie, equipped with her unique sense of smell and the support of her cousin Laura, decide to find the truth. Whether it is really the malevolent spirit of her ancestor or something entirely different, is a puzzle she needs to solve.
Writing Style: The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles
The author has generally followed a unique writing style that is uncommon among Indian writers. The smooth flwo of the story, the generous use of Bengali words, and a savory sense of humor make the book stand apart. The author has used a special power of the titular character to integrate different aspects of the story to make it truly mesmerising.
Character Development: The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles
The book features multiple characters each of which adds value to the story. The author has done a great job of keeping the characters relevant and relatable. Whether it is the main characters or the supporting ones, they have an equally important role to play in making the story interesting and readable.
The cover page of the book has a simple yet impactful design and reflects the mysterious theme nicely.
Final Verdict: The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles
The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles is a good book to read for people who love the mystery and humor genre and give it a rating of 4.5/5.
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