I had read good reviews of this book and it's unusual title generated curiosity for me to read these tales penned in it. This book is a translation of Malayalam book. I admit the stories are quite intriguing and rich in providing food for thoughts.
The book has a total of 14 short stories. Each story very different from the other. Each story has great characterisation and incidents narrated. Some stories has very unexpected end while others create a deep impact. I can't say I didn't like any short story but there are some which remains with you even after the book is over. The titular story is an amazing read, a picture of agony stays with you for long.
Every story has a unique theme depicting various layers of human behaviour. The author has a great vision and observation while the translator has done a stupendous job on the book. Each story has different visuals which is a delight for readers. You can empathize with almost all the characters of the stories.
I loved this book and the stories will remain with me for some time. I would recommend this book to avid readers. 4/5 is the rating I give this book.
Comments
Post a Comment