Author: Anju Darshini
Publisher: Leadstart Publishing
Hometowns
have their own charm, own stories and no matter how far away you move, you’ll
always have the memories.
Tales
of You, Me and Them by Anju Darshini is a collection of 8 short stories based in Keeladi, in
Tamil Nadu. The Train Journey is the story of Sithara and her lost love,
and how sometimes journeys can be fulfilling and in the truest sense, move you.
Her Revelations is a story set in time of the Mughals where Kalaivani
falls in love with a married man, and despite being in love, the society
casts her out but her love remains eternal. Megha Tells Her Story is a
powerful commentary on the sexual exploitation of women at workplace, and how
the strength of one woman can power another to raise her voice against the
injustice. I Chase My Dreams introduces us to Majula, who marries in a
family with all pleasures of the life provided to her, yet she dreams of
finding her own voice, escaping from the claustrophobic feeling she endured for
a long time, and how an offspring can be a big support. The Keeper of the
Light is another story that tells us the power of sibling love and how it
protects us, even if they are apart. In
Confessions of a Lost Soul, we meet Kumar and are exposed to the effects
of parental dependency on their children for support to an extent, where the
child loses its individuality. The Siren is the story of Sarah and Jason
who met under very painful circumstances yet fell in love and as the years
passed by, their love increased, but they never admitted to it but one day,
something changes, and a journey ensues. The Paparazzi is another swing
at the omnipresent paparazzi around film stars and their families, without any
regard to their privacy. When Ayaan decides to take matters in his own hands,
will the paparazzi walk away?
Tales
of You, Me and Them by Anju Darshini is a collection of 8 wonderful stories that goes across
themes. While some of the stories talk about romance and love between partners,
some of them talk about sibling love and rivalry. Each of the story has its own
flavor and it is a pleasure journeying through each of the stories. The
language of the book is simple and compelling. The descriptions are vivid and
engaging and you can imagine the scenes as they emerge. Each story has a small
prologue that adds a different sense to the story as well. The plotline is
interesting and the small twists along the road just add more amazement for the
reader.
Coming to
the characters, each of the 8 stories has a good mix of characters, some that
you would see around you. Relating to the protagonists is easy and Anju makes
sure that the reader does that. The journey of the characters is wonderful, and
personally, I connected with the story of Sithara, Manjula and Jason.
A wonderful read, this book gets a 4.5/5 from me.
Get a copy here.
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