My Score – four out of 5 stars

Writer – Tara Press
Style – Historic Fiction
Publishing yr – 2019
Language – English
ISBN – 978-81-8386-170-0
Pages – 270

Guide Assessment – 

Nilotpal Dutta’s second guide, All the things and Nothing, is without doubt one of the greatest books I learn after many months. The story revolves round Damyanti and her love for Dacca (at present often known as Dhaka) and its folks. 

With the wealthy heritage she admires, the chums she loves probably the most, adored by her relations, and referred to as Paki by just a few, Damyanti resides her greatest life. She is planning for her future and residing carefree however quickly begins to grasp the rift between Hindus and Muslims, created by Britishers after which continued by the natives for political positive aspects.

Residing in denial that Bengalis cannot be divided by the outsiders – she went to Calcutta to review medication. There she met Gautam, and after finishing their research, they began a household; and returned to Dacca. Nevertheless, the scenario was getting worse with the demand of various nations primarily based on faith, and after the Noakhali riots, Damyanti was compelled to depart Dacca.

Gautam and Damyanti discovered shelter in Patna and shortly grew to become distinguished members of the society, however they each have scars that deeply affected them. Leaving their land is one factor however seeing their family members raped, butchered, kidnapped, and compelled to alter their faith to outlive is one thing one can by no means transfer ahead.

The story contains varied eras, riots, and predicaments, that modified the Indian map, and I am unsure if it has executed any good. Damyanti has gone by way of rather a lot and misplaced many expensive ones, which broke my coronary heart so many instances. However she is a strong-headed girl with immense religion in Goddess Durga and the folks of Dacca, however the latter was broken past restore. 

With time she realized that she may have executed extra earlier than and tried one final time to not succumb to societal strain or the malicious intent of individuals blinded by avarice, wickedness, and baseness. However, will she be capable to succeed this time? Will she be capable to discover some peace after a lot distress? It could be greatest if you happen to learn this guide to search out the solutions.

It has develop into one in every of my favourite historic fiction novels. I like to recommend you learn it, particularly if you happen to’re into studying about Indian riots, divisions, emergencies, independence, and demolition in Ayodhya. This story unfolds many chapters and walks you thru the lens of Damyanti, whose coronary heart is filled with love and hopes for a greater future.