E-Paper
Simple, yet compelling
Aspread across 14 chapters, this collection of short stories and poems aims at bringing to light the various conflicts in society. Each character portrays her own divide — be it religion, caste, race or mindsets.
Title: A Clear Blue Sky — Stories and Poems on Conflict and Hope
Publisher: Puffin Books
Price: Rs 150
Aspread across 14 chapters, this collection of short stories and poems aims at bringing to light the various conflicts in society. Each character portrays her own divide — be it religion, caste, race or mindsets.
The narration portrays the well-etched characters in a simple manner. One witnesses the dark side of human behaviour, just as some stories touch upon the positives, such as love.
While The New Game reflects a child’s violent and destructive streak, Turban for a Little Boy explores a child’s sheer innocence. In Making Stones Dance, the resolution of young Keshava who finds a way to ensure that his father’s work is remembered forever, leaves you smiling.
It’s a light read that sets you thinking about how events have changed our beliefs and existence. Priced reasonably, it is a good book to add to one’s collection.
