Indigo

The collection is simply brilliant. This is the first time ever I have read all the short stories in one book at one go.

Extremely quirky, macabre with humour. I was reminded of Roald Dahl but I like Ray's style better.

Taste of Bengal all along. Just the names of the characters evoke that sense in you.

22 stories in all. Fantastic read.

Only no women in the stories. Some three women appear as wives of the main characters and have nothing much to do. Very curious.

Manto, selected stories

An excellent translation by Aatish Taseer.

The magic of Manto is captured so beautifully.

a purple sea - Ambai

How beautifully she writes! Although this is the translation of Ambai's (C S Lakshmi) original in Tamil, How beautifully she writes? This is the proof of the fact that I can't do reviews especially books. I don't know enough words to do that!

My rating 5 0n 5

Although this isn't the best book to pick up to cheer yourselves.