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A review by bluepoohreads22
Unsaid: An Asian Anthology by Anitha Devi Pillai
5.0
My first book for the year…and I’m glad I picked this one up. This is a collection of 15 short stories by 15 authors from various backgrounds.
It is divided into three sections, The Others, Knotted Ties and and The Unknown. The Others comprises of four, Knotted Ties; five and The Unknown had six short stories. Such a lovely arrangement.
Each short story has a unique and relatable theme. I enjoyed reading all of them. You can take your time to read one short story at a time and devour it. Though it is a short story, some of them has heavy theme in it. I would definitely suggest to take some time in between to savour this book.
I particularly related to When We Are Young by Sara’s Manickam’s story. It dealt with discrimination that still exists in this part of the world. As the new year begins, I hope everyone would be given an equal and fair opportunity.
Another heartwarming story that I adored was The Lantern Maker’s Wife by Clara Mok. It was such a lovely and endearing to read this particular story. I loved it. ❤️
Some of the themes covered in this book would be friendship, racial and caste based discriminations, love, jealously, betrayal, some elements of supernatural, kindness, sibling relationships and many more.
Would definitely recommend this book to everyone. It’s a concise book with a variety of flavours. You are in for a treat!
My ratings: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(4.5)
Thank you Penguin Books SEA for sending me a copy of this book.
It is divided into three sections, The Others, Knotted Ties and and The Unknown. The Others comprises of four, Knotted Ties; five and The Unknown had six short stories. Such a lovely arrangement.
Each short story has a unique and relatable theme. I enjoyed reading all of them. You can take your time to read one short story at a time and devour it. Though it is a short story, some of them has heavy theme in it. I would definitely suggest to take some time in between to savour this book.
I particularly related to When We Are Young by Sara’s Manickam’s story. It dealt with discrimination that still exists in this part of the world. As the new year begins, I hope everyone would be given an equal and fair opportunity.
Another heartwarming story that I adored was The Lantern Maker’s Wife by Clara Mok. It was such a lovely and endearing to read this particular story. I loved it. ❤️
Some of the themes covered in this book would be friendship, racial and caste based discriminations, love, jealously, betrayal, some elements of supernatural, kindness, sibling relationships and many more.
Would definitely recommend this book to everyone. It’s a concise book with a variety of flavours. You are in for a treat!
My ratings: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(4.5)
Thank you Penguin Books SEA for sending me a copy of this book.