After reading 'Train to Pakistan' I was naturally inclined towards reading this book. However I was unaware that the book is a compilation of Indian authors short stories that is selected by the legendary author. I did read great reviews about this book on Goodreads and few readers on twitter. It was a booster to get my reading going with this gem of a piece in my hand.
The book is a consolidation of twenty six short stories by the likes of Anita Desai, Ruskin Bond, Kabir Bedi, Suresh Chopra and many more. As the name suggests Best Indian stories, well it does complete justice to its title. It really is the best book on short stories I've laid my hands on.
The stories a very different from each other and it focusses on various relations one comes across in life. Every story makes you ponder on the new aspects of the relation. You just get engrossed in the book like it's happening right in front of your eyes. The descriptions are very vivid and can be easily adapted into a serial or short movie.
Some stories have been translated from other languages and still managed to do brilliantly portray the real essence of the actual stories. The book makes for a very intense reading and a true gem to own one.
I would most definitely get my hands on Volume II of the series and see the greatness of various master storytellers.
A recommended read by me.
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