Review of a Novel -" IT ENDS WITH US " -by - Shrinidhi Bhat

Review of a Novel - IT ENDS WITH US                                                

                                            Author of book-COLLEN HOOVER (#1New York times bestselling Author)

Vyakhyana Book Review - 

IT ENDS WITH US is a captivating tale of love, unfolding against the backdrop of a moonlit open terrace. Lily Bloom, a young and vibrant 23-year-old, crosses paths with a brilliant neurosurgeon who possesses a raw and unfiltered perspective on life. Their encounter on that fateful night sets the stage for an unforgettable love story.

The author's portrayal of this first encounter exudes a fervent inner dialogue and unrestrained passion from both parties.

I've come to a significant realization while reading this book - the portrayal of romance by female writers is vastly distinct from the male perspective.

It's fascinating to observe how this book highlights the stark contrast between romance written by female authors and the male perspective. One significant conclusion I drew from this is that the female perspective brings a unique and boring take on romance.

In this book, Lily expresses her gratitude for her father's passing, which may seem unconventional at first. However, she substantiates this sentiment by recounting the hardships her mother faced and how her mother seemed to find solace after her father's demise. It's intriguing to see how Lily utilized her father's wealth to establish her own flower shop, symbolizing her independence and empowerment.

The author often disrupts the narrative flow by inserting Lily's flashback love story, which gradually became quite irritating.

Lily spends a solid three hours preparing herself, eagerly anticipating Ryle's presence in bed. However, her excitement quickly turns to disappointment as she discovers Ryle fast asleep, exhausted from an arduous 18-hour surgery. Yet, she finds solace in the thought that the person beside her is not just any random individual seeking intimacy, but a skilled neurosurgeon.

 This unique companionship between Ryle and Lily is beautifully intertwined with their passionate and frequent sexual encounters, emphasizing the significance of lovemaking as an integral component of love.

The author skillfully depicts the unexpected encounter between Lily's former lover, Atlas, and his genuine concern for the small mark on her face, evoking a range of emotions. Through a minor altercation between Ryle and Lily, the author conveys the message that Ryle's anger towards Lily for keeping a secret or momentarily betraying him was unjustified. In fact, the author suggests that Lily is entitled to experience a multitude of emotions and love for both Atlas and Ryle simultaneously, while Ryle should refrain from becoming angry when he suspects his beloved girl of cheating.

The author's pseudo feminist logic is taken to another level in this text. After the separation, Ryle continues to support and care for Lily during her pregnancy, showing immense love for their baby but nothing for his former partner.

It is surprising to see the author portray this act of men as solely love towards their child, completely disregarding the feelings of their loved partner.

The entire narration and the emotions portrayed throughout seem artificial and forced, especially when it concludes with Lily rejecting Ryle simply because he got angry and suspected her of cheating, while Lily herself chose not to address the issue.

Such illogical conclusions are not worth celebrating. I strongly recommend those who support such flawed reasoning to seek the help of a psychiatrist.

- Shrinidhi Bhat