Brida, the title, could remind one of the word Bride. And that is really what this book centers around. A girl’s world, that
comprises of her thoughts, her confusions and dreams, on the threshold of her wedding day. Brida deals with the often-faced dilemma in one’s life – am I entering into matrimony with the right person. That question is the inspiration for this book. The author uses this question to reveal various perspectives and dimensions of human life, through various characters, so that at the end of the book, the reader looks at life in a much more holistic way. Quite refreshing in that way. There is, however, this entire unreal angle about the book. The wiser and more knowledgeable characters are not really humans, but belong to the family of witches. And it is here that the author also loses a grip over his narrative. However he bounces back later, when he gradually starts resolving the dilemma of the protagonist through the volley of questions and answers between her and her mentor. There is nothing in this book that one doesn’t really know about. But it is still fresh because it feels real, as if it is the story of the-girl-next-door, or probably a certain phase in our own life. We humans usually glance over the everyday, the mundane, and the same-old-saying. But yet, we also like to go back to it for some peace of mind. Sometimes some of that mundane is really close to us, but we ignore it! Probably it is the same thing as; we don't always listen to our instinct. And so, even if this book doesn’t say anything new, it still has the appeal that will make people read it. Since all the wise, critical and intelligent minds also need some peace of mind. This book can be close to anyone, since it is a book about the heart, and brings you close to yourself. It surely ends on a hopeful note with the ever-so-often used line that maybe for a different life, one should listen to their true calling. Definitely an enjoyable read and one that is difficult to put down.