A review by inkandinsights
ബാല്യകാലസഖി | Balyakalasakhi by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

4.0

Basheer is a magician who can weave brilliant stories using the simplest words possible.

His books can awaken hidden emotions in you. Emotions you never thought existed in you.

Balyakalasakhi is one like that. There is no better title for this book.

There is the innocent childhood, the short-lived enmity which is followed by the longing for the loved one.

There is hope for a better future albeit a short-lived one. And, then there is a tragedy which comes in like an uninvited guest and leaves only the burden of deep sorrow and misery in its wake.

This is a short book. I read Malayalam at an average speed. I was able to finish it in 3 hours. It is a light read and definitely something that will stay with you for a while.