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Book Review: A Murder in Mussoorie and Other Tales by Ruskin Bond
A Murder in Mussoorie and Other TalesAuthor: Ruskin BondPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 3/5 Who doesn’t know about Ruskin Bond’s love for nature, especially the mountains? With that said, it wouldn’t take rocket science to figure out the theme of the book titled ‘A Murder in Mussoorie and Other Tales’. The book is a collation of stories by Ruskin Bond, some true and some fictional. The common element of all stories is the mighty Himalayas in the backdrop. Another commonality that is evident is the mention of Rudyard Kipling in each story. Rudyard Kipling was a British man who lived and wrote in India. It is strange how Bond’s connection with India…
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Book Review: The Little Book of Everything by Ruskin Bond
A Little Book of EverythingAuthor: Ruskin BondPublisher: Penguin Publishers With a treasure trove of experiences and learnings, Ruskin Bond holds the secret to a peaceful and enjoyable life. In his new book, ‘A little Book of Everything’, he collates life lessons in the form of short quotes that can be read on a daily basis to feel motivated, to feel hopeful and to feel alive. There is a magic about this book that each page speaks volumes even though there are very few words printed on the page. The Little Book of Everything is a book that is a storehouse of optimism, courage, hope and love. When one is down…
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Book Review: Boyhood Dreams and Other Tales by Ruskin Bond
Boyhood Dreams and Other TalesAuthor: Ruskin BondPublisher: Rupa Publications If there is one thing that everyone has a right to, it is dreaming. Dreams and desires form the soul of our existence. No one can be deprived of dreaming and building castles in the air. ‘Boyhood Dreams and Other Tales’ is a collection of stories penned by Ruskin Bond. These tales radiate joy and happiness through simple yet sensible characters. Whether it is Binya, who falls in love with the frilly blue umbrella or the boy, who had lost his father or Kishan, who knows his workaround the forest and considers himself to be a part of that realm- most…
