Anita Krishan’s "Beyond A Broken Bridge: A Story that Haunts, Heals, and Lingers"
Reader’s Review of a True Page Turner Bestseller: Beyond A Broken Bridge by Anita Krishan
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📖 “A stirring literary journey across the ruins of time, love, and the human spirit.”
As an author and a longtime admirer of Mrs. Anita Krishan’s work, it has been an enriching experience to read Beyond A Broken Bridge. This novel not only deepened my appreciation for her gift in storytelling, but also resonated with me profoundly—on both an emotional and historical level.
I am honored to share my reflections on this remarkable literary journey.
There are books that entertain, and then there are books that move you—that linger in your heart long after you've turned the last page. Beyond A Broken Bridge by my friend and the celebrated author Mrs. Anita Krishan unquestionably belongs to the latter.
True to its evocative description, this profound work of literary fiction held me spellbound from start to finish.
Set against the sweeping canvas of pre-Independence India, World War II, and the Partition of 1947, the novel follows Ratan Arya, a gifted engineer whose life is marked by both brilliance and heartbreak. His journey—from escaping Japanese bombings in Burma to enduring the emotional wreckage of Partition—mirrors not only the collapse of nations and bridges, but also the fragile endurance of the human heart.
💬 “A story that doesn’t just narrate Partition—it makes you feel it.”
The companionship of Mansur and the courageous Fiza adds layers of tenderness and tragedy that make the tale unforgettable. These characters, each carrying their own weight of pain and resilience, form the emotional core of a story that is as intimate as it is historically vast.
Reading this novel was an intensely emotional experience. I found myself connecting deeply with the human struggle it portrays—resilience, sacrifice, and the silent strength that defines survival amid chaos. Every page carries a rhythm of compassion, pain, and poetic beauty—something Anita Krishan has truly mastered.
💬 “Hope still breathes through the ruins of love and loss.”
The symbolic “broken bridge” stands as a haunting metaphor—not only for the fractured land, but also for broken relationships, lost dreams, and unspoken regrets. Yet what remains remarkable is how, through the ruins of love and loss, hope still breathes.
Anita Krishan’s command over emotional narrative and historical insight is exceptional, offering both depth and grace. Her characters are not just vessels of a story—they are vivid, breathing souls that stay with you. Her prose flows effortlessly—eloquent, accessible, and at times, piercing.
💬 “Her characters are not mere actors in a historical drama—they are living, breathing souls.”
Having read Beyond A Broken Bridge, I now feel deeply inspired to explore her other acclaimed works:
📚 Ghosts of the Silent Hills
📚 Ghosts in the Dark Silence
📚 Tears of Jhelum
📚 Despite Stolen Dreams
Each promises to continue her signature exploration of human resilience, moral dilemmas, and the quiet reflections that shape our emotional worlds.
Beyond A Broken Bridge is not merely a novel—it is an experience, a conversation with the past, and an introspective journey through the bridges we all build, break, and rebuild in the course of life.
💬 “This is literary storytelling at its finest—sensitive, timeless, and deeply human.”
📚 For readers who wish to explore more of Mrs. Anita Krishan’s evocative works, you can visit her Amazon Author Page to discover a collection of powerful novels that illuminate the soul through storytelling.