“The Backbencher” By Rashmi Damani-Book Review

“The Backbencher” By Rashmi Damani-Book Review

“Life is beautiful, so do not waste it by competing in a rat race as life will give you countless options that too on numerous occasions to grow. Therefore, make sure to not compromise with your happiness for something that may snatch out your peace of mind!”   

Well, reviewing this amazing novel, The Backbencher by Author Rashmi Damani has truly been a wonderful experience for me as I could very naturally relate with the writing of the Author. This book presents a fictional story, which probably many of the readers will find relatable, as the story highlights the school life of a student. The manner in which the Author has presented the story in her book is incredible!

About the Author: Author Rashmi Damani, has made her debut with this book, “The Backbencher.” She is a homemaker and a mother of three! She was born in Kolkata and she spent a significant part of her childhood in Cuttack, before moving back to Kolkata. She has got her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and she believes in making her life purposeful. Though not autobiographical, yet many episodes in this book resembles with the events that have happened in the Author’s life.


Book’s Introduction: This book, The Backbencher by Author Rashmi Damani portrays the story of a fairly intelligent girl who is a backbencher because she is someone, who simply could not forsake the pleasures of life to be among the top rung in class. The story recounts anecdotes from her life, which will make for a joyful reading. This title is a ‘Contemporary Fictional’ novel written with a very straightforward and powerful narration, in which the beauty of various relationships are highlighted too!

There are a total of “30 Reading Worthy Chapters” in this book and they serve the readers with a pleasing portrayal of a sibling relationship to a parental relationship too! The story in this book touches upon the relationship of the ‘backbencher girl’ with her brother, which will tug at the heartstrings of every sibling; it elaborates the relationship of the backbencher with her father, which will warm the heart of every parent. Moreover, the story also dwells upon the mother-daughter equation, which every such pair can easily relate.

In addition, the readers would relive their school days through this book. The Author has beautifully narrated the relationships & their influence over a child. Moreover, this book is presents a story, which is really thought provoking!

Book Title: The title of this book, “The Backbencher” is most certainly a catchy title and this is something, which makes the book even more interesting, as the title itself compels you as a reader to pick up this book for a read. You would feel a longing urge to dive inside the chapters of this book and try to understand the Author’s own interpretation of various subject matters, which she has made through her writings!

Well, without any shred of doubt, Author Rashmi Damani has completely succeeded in choosing a perfect Title for her book and her writings too had fully justified the title. Therefore, I must mention that it is a very apt title for this book and the Author had been extremely wise to go for this title!


Readers Connect: Through this book, Author Rashmi Damani has very vividly painted an immortal picture of a student, who is going to stay in the minds of the readers probably forever. The best thing about this character is that most of the readers can very easily connect with the protagonist of this book. Most of us as students have been average students since there are only a handful of toppers so it becomes simpler to understand about what a backbencher goes through!

Another very brilliant aspect of the Author’s work is that her writing has been truly successful in creating a sense of hope & courage, which further creates a very positive vibe for the readers. Through this book, the readers will get to read some very remarkable tales reflecting multiple aspects of the human life.


Verdict: A title like “The Backbencher” is for sure a Must Read one& deserves a chance by the readers. The way Author had penned down her analysis through these thirty marvellous chapters in her book certainly deserves an appreciation. Her work is praise worthy as she has succeeded in painting an immortal picture of a backbencher girl student too, through her writings.

Moreover, if you are looking for something truly worthy and out of the box to read then this book is the most-perfect fit for you. Author, Rashmi Damani is a promising Author, who is very honest with her writings, which the readers can feel through her spectacular writings!

Book Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9354464165/

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