A literary work is true to its times when it showcases the problems and issues of the time in which it is being written. Indian literature has seen different phases, and today's literature is far different than the one written in the pre or post-independence era. Hardik P. Patel's "Miss Call" as a title may convey just the surface-level details, but it is only by reading that the readers can see how many issues and themes the author depicts effortlessly in his compact and condensed work.
The cover of the book may disturb the mind of the readers for once. That is the author's technique to brainstorm their minds and open their thinking to read new themes and vital issues. Thereafter, as the author begins narrating the story through the protagonist, Jay's eyes, it makes the book unputdownable for the reader. Through his 19-year-old life and times he has seen, he tells the readers how life can change for any person unknowingly.
The notable aspect of "Miss Call" is that neither the author nor the protagonist interferes in the formation of the reader's perception. The readers comprehend and understand how all factors together impact an individual's personality and how these individuals behave when as a part of society. They leave it to their understanding to observe, interpret, and incur. Such work can always be collected as a souvenir for the times ahead.
Apart from this, the subjects that the author handles are appreciable. On the short novel's canvas, Patel explores various themes like presumptuous human behavior, teenage years in a person's life, how impressionable their mind is in that time, and. Other than this, the readers may find other ideas when they try to read between the lines. These include family and their support, friends, how far they stand with a person, how harmful half knowledge can be, and society's attitude towards a person who is not a proven criminal. One of the very critical issues the author raises is the issue of parenting. How important parenting is in a child's life and how instrumental it is in developing an individual's personality is what everyone is well aware of, yet it is crucial to remember. Patel also shares the idea that scores and degrees are consequential but other than that, focusing on a person's emotional, social, and psychological development can never be overlooked.
"Miss Call" is a recommended reading for all readers, young or old. The fact that the book is short and crisp opens it to a wider reading public. As a character, Jay keeps the readers engaged and updated with all that happens in his life. He is an example of a gentleman of the present day who is far more realistic than the constructed artificial images, as depicted in movies or fairytales.
Apart from this, the author's narrative style and his subject for "Miss Call" is powerful enough to give the readers an unforgettable experience where they not only comprehend the story but also use their intellect to understand the message Patel has tried to share.
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