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soniapage's review
Three short stories. The first one was mainly just images of a child's visit to relatives in Calcutta. Subtle but interesting peek into someone else's everyday life. However, I gave up halfway through the second story. I guess I'm just not in the mood right now to continue. I may try this again some other time.
rainbowesque's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
If someone asks me how are bengalees, what kind of lives they lead on, how was old Kolkata, I'll tell him to read this book. Amit chaudhuri has captured the very essence of the core of bengalees and kolkata through his characters. But I as a bengalee know all the intricacies and feelings of this bengali culture. Naturally I felt a little bored and was confused at the myriads of characters and their lineage. I could hardly distinguished between khuku and Bhaskar's maa, Bhola's maa etc. They all seemed one person to me. But I can attest to the fact that the book is written beautifully.
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