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laya111's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
3.25
adinmyda_16's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
_askthebookbug's review against another edition
5.0
• r e c o m m e n d a t i o n •
I often turn to Sudha Murty's books when I'm in a reading slump or just to cheer myself up. And it always works. This particular collection of folktales took me back to the days when I was a child, spending my summer holidays with Panchatantra. This book consists of previously told popular folktales written by others and told for generations along with new ones penned by Sudha Murty, each unique in its own way. They revolve around morals, urging people to be and do good with an occasional one or two stories of mischief. You needn't be a kid to read these and that has always been the beauty of her books. The language is so simple yet leaves no room for complaints but in fact makes you go back for more. Her humbleness reflects in her writing, making it impossible not to like them. This one too was one such book.
The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories is a collection of 37 folktales, each different than the other. At the very beginning, Sudha Murty tells the readers how she chose not to include any stories of Gods and animals, removing the supernatural aspect that they carry but to bring those stories together in which people who are in trouble cleverly extricate themselves by wit. There are stories of how rich cheat the poor but end up with their plans backfired. Tales of good Samaritans stepping in to dictate justice, ministers of Kings chosen for their sharp minds, princesses finding their match in clever and ordinary men; these enjoyable narratives were wonderful to read. This book comes as a reminder that even though material wealth is volatile, knowledge is something that invariably stays.
I often turn to Sudha Murty's books when I'm in a reading slump or just to cheer myself up. And it always works. This particular collection of folktales took me back to the days when I was a child, spending my summer holidays with Panchatantra. This book consists of previously told popular folktales written by others and told for generations along with new ones penned by Sudha Murty, each unique in its own way. They revolve around morals, urging people to be and do good with an occasional one or two stories of mischief. You needn't be a kid to read these and that has always been the beauty of her books. The language is so simple yet leaves no room for complaints but in fact makes you go back for more. Her humbleness reflects in her writing, making it impossible not to like them. This one too was one such book.
The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories is a collection of 37 folktales, each different than the other. At the very beginning, Sudha Murty tells the readers how she chose not to include any stories of Gods and animals, removing the supernatural aspect that they carry but to bring those stories together in which people who are in trouble cleverly extricate themselves by wit. There are stories of how rich cheat the poor but end up with their plans backfired. Tales of good Samaritans stepping in to dictate justice, ministers of Kings chosen for their sharp minds, princesses finding their match in clever and ordinary men; these enjoyable narratives were wonderful to read. This book comes as a reminder that even though material wealth is volatile, knowledge is something that invariably stays.
number1katarastan's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Some stories went by too fast...would liked to have seen more.
Also wanted to see more women in stories as main characters, really enjoyed otherwise!
Also wanted to see more women in stories as main characters, really enjoyed otherwise!
thesamiverse's review against another edition
4.0
I would rate the book with a 3.75 stars ⭐ but since that's not a possibility, I gave it a 4 stars rating. "The magic drum and other favourite stories" is a short story collection by Sudha Murthy, meant for kids. My mom had bought this for me, and I was obsessed with it the moment I had begun reading it. In each story Mrs. Murthy, teaches us a valuable life lesson. Incase you want to start reading sudha murthy books, this is a good place to start.
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theredheded_bibliomaniac's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Really good stories for children and adults alike
Short Stories of some 3-4 pages
Its fun to read
Each story made me smile in the end
Must read yes
Short Stories of some 3-4 pages
Its fun to read
Each story made me smile in the end
Must read yes
ayatichoudhary's review against another edition
5.0
It was a really good collection of priceless stories. The stories were filled with great wisdom!
annika's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
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