Book:
Long Short Stories
Author:
Chetan Soni
Publisher:
Half Baked Beans
Long Short Stories by Chetan Soni is a
collection of 5 short stories that explore the theme of modern day romance and
how we are adapting to the same with our changing lifestyles.
The first story, Infidelity, focuses on the concept of infidelity and how things
unravel in the life of Raj that change his point of view completely. Despite feeling
guilty, he continues his amorous adventures and with a cruel twist, gets poetic
justice. The Second Story, The Chronicles
of Raghu Kapoor, is an emotional story that focuses on the relationships
that fizzle out just because somebody did not have the courage to say, Just
Stay. What’s in a Name, the third story
focuses on the story of Krish and Lakshmi and how the scars of the past
sometimes hold us back and do not let us enjoy the pleasures of the present. Following
this, we see the penultimate story, Letters
from a Stranger, where the story revolves around Kundan and his broken
heart, following which he moves to the mountains after cutting off all his
connections in the city. One day, missing Akriti, he decides to check his
email, where a surprise awaited him and this story teaches us the value of time
in a relationship. The last story, The
Long Short Story of Kabir-Sonia, is a cheesy romantic story where love trumps
across the barriers of age, distance and time.
The characters in all the 5 stories are
crafted nicely. Each of them has a distinct personality and each of them is
well-suited to the situation they are set in. Talking about the plot, the stories
seem a bit hurried and hence are not very captivating. The essence of the plot
is understood but the abruptness leaves a feeling of incompleteness. There are
a few editorial errors as well that stand out prominently.
All in all, if you are looking for a quick
read, go for it. I’ll give it 3/5.
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