Book review: Castles in the Air by Sangeet Sharma

       Castles in the Air :   Misadventures of a pprofession  

Author: Sangeet Sharma

Publisher: Rumour Book India

Publication date: 1 Jan 2017

Language: English 

ISBN-10: 1945563850

ISBN-13: 978-1945563850

Format: Paperback 

Price: Rs.299 only (as printed on the book)

Blurb:

Laughter is said to be the best elixir and the book is a satire on architecture written by one who knows the bricks and concrete of the profession by heart. The author, an architect himself, delves into the journey of a professional practice. The book is witty with acerbic humor. Word by word, sentence by sentence, page by page, every scene unfolds like a screenplay, leaving the reader amazed with the brutalities of life in architecture, and life itself. 'Castles in the Air' is the honest affirmation of an architect's voice and the connection with the reader is immediate. " About the Author:- "Sangeet Sharma is a practicing architect in Chandigarh. He is a partner in SD Sharma & Associates, a well-known firm of the region founded by his father Ar. SD Sharma, an eminent Architect. Widely acknowledged and awarded Ar. Sangeet Sharma commands an undisputed international reputation in profession. Carrying forward the legacy and vocabulary established by his father he is fascinated by geometrical forms. By looking at every drawn line as built spaces he follows a certain rationale to his reflective practice. His buildings are based on sustainable applications. He is a multifaceted personality. He is a poet, Architectural critic, writer, artist and author. He has authored Architecture, Life and Me, published by Rupa and Co., a memoir that takes an all-round view of the profession. 

My verdict: 

I really enjoyed every scenario of professors and students relation. Our author was clever enough while writing this book to show miserable condition of students who live in hostels far from their parents for better education. 

The hurdles faced by a typical student in an architectural college, the hostel life, the last minute fiascos during assignment submissions are narrated so well. 

The story of the book is narrated in such a way that the reader can easily get everything about architecture. I love the internship chapter most. The title of the book is just perfect as it is a mirror ,showing the realities of the profession, to the students who are aspiring to go in the field of architecture . 

 At some places, the book was little slow paced and uninteresting. But allover it's really a worth reading book. 

Ratings:

Book title: 3/5
Book Cover: 4.2/5
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 3.4/5
Narration: 3/5
Language: 3.5/5

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