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dancingbibliophile's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
rainbowesque's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
It's a collection of short stories. I liked some of them. Some failed to capture a place in my heart.
sohampandirkar's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
pratikshyamishra's review
4.0
Ruskin Bond's stories have the essence of the hills, the trains through the deodars, uninhibited exploration of childhood and other vagaries of life. They have such a universal appeal. They are 'rust-free'- they don't lose their importance with time. They never get corroded with the passing of the years. Stories spun with such warmth and delicacy. Heart rending tales.
In ‘Love is a sad song’ a 30 year old man falls for a 16 year old girl named Sushila. It’s a story of his remembering the time spent with her, their love, him trying for marriage and the elusive girl not confirming her love. She is a school girl after all. It’s set in the hills and in the busy city of Delhi.
“It’s not time that is passing by. It’s you and I.”
Above is one of my favorite quotes from this rather long short story.
http://www.magic-moments.in/2018/02/a-gathering-of-friends-by-ruskin-bond.html
In ‘Love is a sad song’ a 30 year old man falls for a 16 year old girl named Sushila. It’s a story of his remembering the time spent with her, their love, him trying for marriage and the elusive girl not confirming her love. She is a school girl after all. It’s set in the hills and in the busy city of Delhi.
“It’s not time that is passing by. It’s you and I.”
Above is one of my favorite quotes from this rather long short story.
http://www.magic-moments.in/2018/02/a-gathering-of-friends-by-ruskin-bond.html
gautamik's review
While I read a couple of stories - this book somehow did not retain my attention. Now when I reflect I can't seem to remember any stories or characters.
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