Finishing a book in an hour might seem a herculean task but when you have something like 8 Down From Saharanpur in front of you, it is quite a smooth sail.
The book is a collection of six short stories each containing a different reason to love it. A 70-page read is very engaging and one would seamlessly slip from one story to the other. A few stories draw inspiration from our real lives. This realistic appeal of their content makes a reader identify with it. And there are some which go beyond the realms of our imagination to challenge it. The stories are simple but attractive.
Revenge, fear, patriotism, grief, ambition have painted the narrative with their depth. This is how the stories seem closer to our lives, to our basic self. Emotions extend them that power. They entangle with history and still come out clear. They indulge in the ink of anger and grief and still come out clean. I loved their presentation and crispness which aided in living them. No unnecessary descriptions, no mundane stretches, just to the point narration.
I loved how Muru finds his true calling in serving his nation. I was moved by the two ladies surviving in the shadows of the impenetrable silence. I was thrilled to read through the life that has to face the ‘cursed.’ In the nutshell, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book.
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An enthralling read !
‘8 Down From Saharanpur' by Saurabh (Kumar L) is a collection of nine short stories which includes amazing thrills, unexpected twists, slight touch of dark and humorous writings. The book takes us to the journey of love, revenge, hatred, thrilling escapades, British rule and many more. My favourite stories from this book are — 1. An Eye For An Eye — where a girl discovers that her father is been murdered and she sets out to take a revenge.2. Bread, Eggs And ‘My Plan' — it is a story of a day to day chores and simplicity in life.3. Shadows And Silence — a story about loss and poverty, with a shivering twist at end.4. 8 Down From Saharanpur — a story about patriotism and nationalism.Talking about the book — it has a very smooth and amazing narrative style. The language is lucid and it keeps you captivated throughout. It’s a very enthralling read and you finish it up in a short span of time. I would rate it 4.2⭐/5⭐
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- kybookwormReviewed in the United States on 2 October 2018
Something for everyone
Verified Purchase - AKReviewed in Australia on 18 December 2018
Great collection of stories!
Verified Purchase - Nico GenesReviewed in the United States on 10 December 2018
A really good and interesting short book
Verified Purchase - JordanReviewed in the United States on 13 November 2018
Worth The Read
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