THE LAST LAP

About the Book:This is the third book of the octogenarian Author. It is the story of Maya her lifes ups and downs within the leitmotif of the sea. The boundaries of the two worlds of sexuality of the then and now are explored with great sensitivity. Its a must read for those who like a story well told. ________________________________________________Reviews:1. Vidya Mani is deft at the craft of building up an atmosphere that keeps the reader hooked. One likes to know what happens next what lies on the other side of reality – the world of ambiguity?Her writing is structured with details like the elaboration of a vilambit khayal; in leisurely alaps it unfolds the narrative slowly and gradually and takes the reader to a world controlled by her; the reader has to follow her pace and temperament.I admire the kickass attitude of Vidya Mani who cares two hoots for either the table of the editor or the one who clocks the TIME.Vandana ShuklaWriter Poet Journalist2. Many believe that old age is more to look back on than look forward to. Vidya Mani has proved them wrong at eighty-plus by penning down her third book “The Last Lap” a novel. Her narration reveals some intricate yet delicate relationships between humans and the elemental forces. It is a must read book.Yojana YadavSenior News EditorHindustan Times Chandigarh