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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
This is a beautiful short story. You can finish it in less than half an hour, but totally worth it. I also thought this one was woke. Very woke, infact. Would totally recommend for a light read. ❤
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
سادہ سی کہانی، تسکین بخش اختتام، طویل ناولز کے درمیان ان چھوٹی چھوٹی کہانیوں کا مطالعہ دماغ کو dopamine سے مزین کرتا رہتا ہے.
It is a nice, refreshing, simple yet interesing novela that I have read. The language is simple, I loved it & I read it everytime I feel a little offbeat, it helps me calm.
fast-paced
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Aaah! The euphoria that I'm experiencing right now after finishing this wholesome novella ❤
I got beguiled by Ruskin Bond's writing and I don't regret a second of it. The writing In this is like a serene stream. Like a stream, amidst the flora and twilight.
The novella brings out many feelings in you.
I liked the character arc of both Binya and the shopkeeper.
Can be finished in half an hour. Convenient for novices.
I got beguiled by Ruskin Bond's writing and I don't regret a second of it. The writing In this is like a serene stream. Like a stream, amidst the flora and twilight.
The novella brings out many feelings in you.
I liked the character arc of both Binya and the shopkeeper.
Can be finished in half an hour. Convenient for novices.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
"No-Spoiler Alert"
For someone like me, who belongs to the Doon Valley, Ruskin Bond is a childhood favorite. But the Victorian Era authors transcended him during my formative years.
Blue Umbrella's protagonist Biniya, a cowherd, leading the tedious life in her village, on her way back home stumbles upon a blue-umbrella, which defines her vanity in the rest of the book. She trades her lucky necklace for the blue umbrella, which has charmed her senses. She is eating, breathing, drinking, in short living the blue umbrella. Trading her long-possessed lucky charm wasn't an act of valor for her.
The narrative includes the episodes of her on the verge of losing the blue umbrella, once in a deep slumber on the meadows and the umbrella scudded away by the forceful gust of wind into the chasm. She heroically, rescues it. Though, torn and washed away in luster, still the umbrella is a possession of pride in the entire village. A priced possession of her vanity.
As this review doesn't include spoilers, this story is about the fight of pride between the shopkeeper and Biniya. A shopkeeper who equally desires to own the umbrella with same fervor. He stoops down to level unimaginable to own it. Finally the story reveals itself into a moral scruple taking an unexpected turn between the shopkeeper and Biniya.
It belongs to the same sweet and short tenor of the Ruskin Bond short stories, and is a must-read for once, to take a virtual tour to the mountains.
I personally give 3 stars to Blue umbrella and was a one-time read for me.
For someone like me, who belongs to the Doon Valley, Ruskin Bond is a childhood favorite. But the Victorian Era authors transcended him during my formative years.
Blue Umbrella's protagonist Biniya, a cowherd, leading the tedious life in her village, on her way back home stumbles upon a blue-umbrella, which defines her vanity in the rest of the book. She trades her lucky necklace for the blue umbrella, which has charmed her senses. She is eating, breathing, drinking, in short living the blue umbrella. Trading her long-possessed lucky charm wasn't an act of valor for her.
The narrative includes the episodes of her on the verge of losing the blue umbrella, once in a deep slumber on the meadows and the umbrella scudded away by the forceful gust of wind into the chasm. She heroically, rescues it. Though, torn and washed away in luster, still the umbrella is a possession of pride in the entire village. A priced possession of her vanity.
As this review doesn't include spoilers, this story is about the fight of pride between the shopkeeper and Biniya. A shopkeeper who equally desires to own the umbrella with same fervor. He stoops down to level unimaginable to own it. Finally the story reveals itself into a moral scruple taking an unexpected turn between the shopkeeper and Biniya.
It belongs to the same sweet and short tenor of the Ruskin Bond short stories, and is a must-read for once, to take a virtual tour to the mountains.
I personally give 3 stars to Blue umbrella and was a one-time read for me.
A delightful read, that can be finished in one seating, The Blue Umbrella is a must read in children’s literature. With great illustrations by Trevor Stubley, this book is entertaining while also educating as it tends to impart real-life lessons in a non-preachy way. The humane aspect was brought out vividly in this simple yet surprisingly beautiful and profound read.
The fact that this edition has beautiful illustrations, works wonders. And will especially be great since they will attract the children and in turn make them interested enough to read. The language used is really simple and easy to understand and I also really like the real life teachings of the importance of feelings and values and relationships that this book portrays. Moreover, since it is only of 83 pages and that too, including the illustrations, it was a really quick read and will definitely encourage children to pick it up.
Definitely for primary schools students as well as early middle-grade students as well. Can also be easily enjoyed by adults as well, wishing to reach back to the simplicity of childhood.
The fact that this edition has beautiful illustrations, works wonders. And will especially be great since they will attract the children and in turn make them interested enough to read. The language used is really simple and easy to understand and I also really like the real life teachings of the importance of feelings and values and relationships that this book portrays. Moreover, since it is only of 83 pages and that too, including the illustrations, it was a really quick read and will definitely encourage children to pick it up.
Definitely for primary schools students as well as early middle-grade students as well. Can also be easily enjoyed by adults as well, wishing to reach back to the simplicity of childhood.