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  • The Rule Breakers

  • Written by: Preeti Shenoy
  • Narrated by: Nimisha Sirohi
  • Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (120 ratings)

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The Rule Breakers

Written by: Preeti Shenoy
Narrated by: Nimisha Sirohi
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Publisher's Summary

There are two kinds of people in this world - those who follow the rules and those who do not think twice about breaking them.

It’s the mid-’90s. Studious, smart and sincere, Veda harbours big dreams for the future. But her parents arrange a marriage for her, and the 20-year-old discovers that she has no say in the matter.

Forced to leave behind an idyllic life in the hill town of Joshimath - filled with conversations and pleasurable times with her siblings and her best friend, the handsome Suraj - she puts aside her ambitions and moves into a flat in Pune with an indifferent husband and a mother-in-law from hell.

Though brought up to be quiet and obedient, Veda chafes at the meaninglessness of her existence and struggles to cope with the unexpected loneliness she is engulfed in. Then, amidst the dark clouds of stagnation and despondency, Veda carves out the unlikeliest of silver linings.

How does she do this? By breaking the rules?

Or by following them?

In this emotional roller coaster of a novel, Preeti Shenoy treads bold new ground yet again.

©2018 Preeti Shenoy (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

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Worth listening

It helps to understand the mind of an young girl, her feelings, aspirations and the life’s challenges thrown on her and how she reacts and responds. The author has expertly captured the girl’s emotions and feelings. For some, it may look like a routine story, but for me, it’s a good story to listen/read. Finally the narrator (by her excellent narration) infused life to this audible version.

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good performance on audio and story narrated well

performance outstanding.
storyline is good enough and its like a 90s bollywood movie and today world as well

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Engaging

It was too quick of ending. But overall it was very interesting. Narrated very well.

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Perfect storyline

it was engrossing, covered day to day family predicament on man man relationship, Saas bahu rrelationship, gender disparity , showed even the slumdog m8lillionairre type story too. over all excellent

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I like the story and the narration is quite good.

Simply beautiful.
less drama less chaos and a good non dramatic ending.
The narrator did the accent so well.
I love to see the next part of this if possible.

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Promising storyline

A story which has a thin story base but very enlightening regarding our life problems. Found many cues to live my life.:)

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Spellbound Story

loved it. well narrated by Nimisha...although had lot of turns n twists..but the story had a beautiful ending and message as well👍👍👍👍

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Very average kinda story

I've read Preeti Shenoy's works on Kindle and started hearing on Audible too, and I like her work. But this story seriously felt very average kinda. The kind of reviews it got made me attract to pick this one. But towards the end felt that I could have heard this one while passing my time, it didn't need too much attention.
As far as the voice narration is concerned, she did a great job. Voice modulation and emotions portrayed really well. Kudos to her for her performance.

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Be the Rule Breakers... in a good way

Being a big fan of Preety mam's writing since 2019. I have read her 7-8 books and it's always pleasure reading her books. she never disappoint readers.. love you mam. another brilliant read

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Quite a good book

The narration is very good. The story is believable. Young Veda's vulnerability and how elders decide the course of her life is relatable to most of the Indian girls. She is like a caged bird at times with only letters for company. She comes out as a very strong character finally. l definitely recommend this book.

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