Sunday, 17 May 2015
Book Review: The Wedding Trousseau and Other Short Stories
Title: The Wedding Trousseau and Other Short
Stories
Author: Ankita Sharma
Publisher: Humming Words
Publishers
Pages: 135
Cost: 180 INR
About the Author
Ankita Sharma is an
entrepreneur based in Faridabad (Haryana), India. She is passionate about
writing, reading and sketching. Her sketch works have appeared on the cover
page of a few titles. She loves nature and is fond of animals. You can read her
blogs at www.hummingwords.blogspot.in.
From the Author
In her own words, ‘This
book is a small collection of eleven stories carrying various hues of emotions.
While some of these are inspired from real life incidents and people, others
are drawn from the free flights of my fantasy.’
She adds that the
collection can be enjoyed by readers of any age group, which is totally right.
Design
Though the design is
not fancy with bold colors or alluring pictures, but it leaves a mark. The
light pink color and a complimentary image of a building that signifies the
perceptions of people in the society sure look sober and elegant. However, the
title could have been better; may be a little simpler for the non-voracious
readers to attract. But, overall, the design is good and blends well with the
stories inside.
Plot
The book contains 11
stories, none of which are interconnected, but that doesn’t restrict it to make
an impression. Each story represents different shades of life. From the first
story ‘The Pink Card’ to the last one ‘Just Perfect’, you go on a journey full
of emotions, thrill, bliss, excitement and what not? Hardly a few misses the
mark by not reaching to a proper conclusion. But most of the stories leave you
stunned with their originality and endings.
Verdict
With 135 pages, the
book is surely a quick read. The language is simple and lucid. And that makes
the stories easy to understand as a whole and not just the gist of it. The book
will present different perceptions and prejudices prevailing in the society which
will amaze you. So, don’t wait to buy your copy. This debut work of Ankita will
definitely make up for your money and time.
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