If the books muster on living with the choices you have or about discerning yourself they may have a very broad appeal. The detail that the book The Forty Rules of Love: A Novel of Rumi written by Elif Shafak focuses on spirituality may limit its appeal to some extent. At the corresponding time, reviewers do like the idea which forms the basis of this book, transformation of life through a book.
The Book That Will Change Your Life
The protagonist of the book gets a job to evaluate unsolicited manuscripts. Mouse accidently comes across a manuscript which mouse feels is going to change her life forever. The book idea mirrors her own life and she starts correspondence with the writer of the book. She gets the feeling that the author of manuscript is the mystic in her own life who has come to rescue from an unhappy life.
Love Thyself
The Forty Rules of Love: A Novel of Rumi is a captivating tale by Elif Shafak for the people who feel stuck in their lives and are looking to transform their lives just like the protagonist of the manuscript. The 40 rules as mentioned in the book are for loving yourself which make the book broader than the idea that you get from the title. There are two stories in the book. One takes place in the present and the other one runs in manuscript itself.
The Climax Is Interesting And Different
Normally the books that have two stories running simultaneously, one story either turns out to be average or irrelevant, so even if you take that out, it doesnt affect the story. The Forty Rules of Love: A Novel of Rumi is different in the sense that both the stories are equally interesting and they appear appealing to you throughout the book. The way the story turns out is very interesting though that should come only when you have read the book. After all why should we spoil your experience?
The Manuscript Story
The manuscript deals with the story of world famous poet Jalal ad - Din Rumi who felt empty from within even though he had admirers and disciples. His prayers were answered when he met a wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz. The friendship completely changed the life of Rumi. The writer skillfully uses the biographies of both the characters and tells a story which has several gems scattered throughout the book.
