Magic in Errors
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Pub Date 14 Oct 2023 | Archive Date 4 Nov 2023
Sneha Babu | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
His world. Her world. My world. Your world. It's all the same, yet entirely different. It's nothing but another one of God's oxymorons laughing at us. Some people spend their entire life waiting for an epiphany. While some live.
Sneha Babu’s debut novel Magic in Errors unravels a story showing how the Universe works in beautiful and heart-breaking ways—beginning with a neon-colored hair tie. Over the course of a few days, this seemingly insignificant accessory passes through the hands of six people; strangers, lovers, friends, and enemies. Every encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, forever altering their lives in ways they never could have imagined.
Amidst their unique struggles, a slum boy, musician, policeman, celebrity, movie agent, and businesswoman grapple with the struggle to truly live rather than merely survive. Their lives intertwine in intricate ways, as they confront devastating choices, experience powerful emotions, and endure lasting tragedies, even long after one of them murders another.
What lessons can the world teach us? Does it always pay to be kind? How could someone be connected to a person they have never met? How can a hair tie change the course of someone’s life? Find out in Magic in Errors.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9789310004748 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 97 |
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Featured Reviews
Peter T, Educator
The author of this novella has so much more skill with words than I do. So all that needs to be said - I really enjoyed this! Thank you to Sneha Babu and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.
Lindsey A, Reviewer
From the very first page, 'Magic in Errors' gripped me in a way few stories have. It’s a dazzling tapestry woven with both beauty and tragedy, and Sneha Babu's debut showcases the immense power stories can have, especially when packed in less than 100 pages.
It's astounding how a simple neon-colored hair tie can set off a cascade of events, touching lives and interweaving destinies. Through six vastly different lives - from a slum boy to a businesswoman - the narrative dances around the profound question: What does it mean to truly live? Each character is painted with such depth, grappling with heart-wrenching choices and enduring powerful emotions.
This isn't your typical cozy mystery or thriller. It transcends genres, demanding introspection from its readers. It had me pondering on the interconnectedness of lives, the ripple effects of our actions, and the heartbreak and beauty the universe throws our way.
'Magic in Errors' resonates long after the final page, making me re-evaluate the seemingly mundane objects and encounters in our lives. How many stories are intertwined with our own? How many lives do we unknowingly touch every day? An absolutely brilliant read, it's a testament to the magic of storytelling. Dive in and let yourself be captivated.
Pub Date: October 14th
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