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bubblegumfactory's review
2.0
[ I consumed the audible series for the book so reviews are based on that ]
the amount of unnecessary misogyny and sexists BS really annoyed the fck out of me. i understand it's a "product of its time" but it was really unnecessary and so forced? I wanted to like it but just couldn't. also the narration for audible original was all over the place and not a pleasant experience. what could have been a lovely series was tainted.
the amount of unnecessary misogyny and sexists BS really annoyed the fck out of me. i understand it's a "product of its time" but it was really unnecessary and so forced? I wanted to like it but just couldn't. also the narration for audible original was all over the place and not a pleasant experience. what could have been a lovely series was tainted.
veenasoujanya's review
3.0
The book was a disappointment. After reading Satyajit Ray's "Adventures of Feluda" recently, I expected the same from Byomkesh Bakshi. The stories were good but the translation was not up to the mark. A wrong edition to enjoy Byomkesh Bakshi stories.
ravipotter's review
5.0
Quite captivating stories. The translation is smooth as silk. I felt like reading in my own mother tongue. The innate expressions we use in the Indian languages that are so unique of us are preserved very adeptly, like the phrase 'There was no dearth of hospitality', which mirrors the phrase we use in our own vernacular languages. It could have been written in many ways but it was written in a way that reads like common-talk, which I guess, was just how the original intended it Bengali. I wish to read more works from this translator, Monimala Dhar. Such was the language that the flow and the rhythm was impeccable.
The stories themselves are also absolutely enchanting. I've become fan of Byomkesh Bakshi and Ajit babu, and of course the skilful Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. A must read.
The stories themselves are also absolutely enchanting. I've become fan of Byomkesh Bakshi and Ajit babu, and of course the skilful Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. A must read.
whatthelog's review
3.0
The Byomkesh Bakshi Stories is my third Diverse Detectives read in October.Written by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, these stories are classics of 1930s Bengali literature. Bakshi is a ‘truth seeker’ rather than a detective – and it shows. Rather than being interested in restoring law and order, he often lets the culprits go free, or indeed, causes their deaths! This was a bit unexpected, as, I’ll be honest, I did initially read this as a Bengali interpretation of Sherlock Holmes.
My copy was a collection of some of the best Bakshi stories. In it, there are murderers, thieves, blackmailers – and people who can imitate the roar of a tiger! They are mainly narrated by Ajit, Bakshi’s sidekick, who (a bit like Doctor Watson) is publishing their adventures together. However, although the stories were indeed entertaining, I do wish that I had a fuller collection. One of the main differences between Bakshi and Sherlock Holmes is that Bakshi has a life outside of detection – he has a wife, a son, and a publishing business! I would have loved to have read these more character-building details.
Overall, this anthology was a fun romp through the estates of Bengal – with just enough tricky twists to keep me on my toes.
My copy was a collection of some of the best Bakshi stories. In it, there are murderers, thieves, blackmailers – and people who can imitate the roar of a tiger! They are mainly narrated by Ajit, Bakshi’s sidekick, who (a bit like Doctor Watson) is publishing their adventures together. However, although the stories were indeed entertaining, I do wish that I had a fuller collection. One of the main differences between Bakshi and Sherlock Holmes is that Bakshi has a life outside of detection – he has a wife, a son, and a publishing business! I would have loved to have read these more character-building details.
Overall, this anthology was a fun romp through the estates of Bengal – with just enough tricky twists to keep me on my toes.
maheswaranm's review
3.0
An easy read detective story-set. Small stories which keeps you interested till the end.
The Indian version of Holmes/Poirot..
Not sure if I lost anything through the translation. Don't know Bengali to read the original.
Brought back memories of the series on Doordarshan.
The Indian version of Holmes/Poirot..
Not sure if I lost anything through the translation. Don't know Bengali to read the original.
Brought back memories of the series on Doordarshan.
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