The Vortex: The Cyclone which Changed the History of Bangladesh

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📗BOOK: The Vortex 📗AUTHOR: Scott Carney and Jason Miklian 📗GENRE: Non-Fiction, Historical Event 📗THEME: Political Scenario of Pakistan & Bangladesh 📝RATING ⚡Content: 4.6/5 ⚡Language- 4.2/5 📖CONTENT: This book is a testament to the preclude which led to the creation of Bangladesh as an aftermath of deaths, genocide and war. Bangladesh, erstwhile East Pakistan, suffered a huge natural calamity when Cyclone Great Bhola hit its shores and killed 5 lakhs people. Coupled with that, Pakistan was going through a monumental election that would decide the course of its history which led to political genocide, war, murder, and rape in Bangladesh. This book gives a lucid detail of the tragic moments which sparked a historic revolution in Bangladesh which led to it becoming an independent country with some help from India during 1971. ✒VERDICT 🥇Pros: 1) I liked the detailed premise provided for one of the most historic wars in the South Asian region which led to the liberation and formation of a country during 1970s. I know about the war of Bangladesh but didn't have an idea about the natural calamity which triggered the series of events. This book serves as an amalgamation of climatic warning and political happenings. 2) The narration is well-paced and the writing style is gripping which made this Non-Fiction book a 'tragically stirring' read for me. 3) I enjoyed the intimate political scenes panning out among the heads of the countries during 1970s which added to the thrill & knowledge in this book. 4) This book made alive the immense struggles and valour of the Bengali freedom fighters with poor means who fought for their people and their country. It felt like the David vs Goliath war. 👎Cons: I found a few errors in the facts mentioned regarding the dates of certain events which I felt as off-putting given that it's supposed to be well-researched. 💫Overall, The Vortex has been an eye-opening read for me which I would recommend to all the political enthusiasts.  

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