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A review by jainandsdiary
Under the Mistletoe & Other Stories by Manali Manan Desai
4.0
Under The Mistletoe & Other Stories by Manali Desai is a collection of 12 short stories and 6 poems that share the love of festivals and the joy and hope they bring.
From hosting the Secret Santa in the office and the chaos and calmness it brings; revisiting the school where you studied now as an inspecting officer and soaking in all the changes and finding the similarities; creating a list of nice and naughty things you did to convince Santa for the gift; being invited for the Christmas by an unexpected guest; being stuck on the airport and missing the family but meeting some people who can change you, and many more stories, this collection offers a wide range of experiences yet binds them all through the theme of festival.
I finished this book in less than a day and what a beautiful and delightful book it is. The stories have a sense of calmness and comfort and offer the readers a sense of belonging, optimism, familiarity, and companionship.
My favourite story was "At the Stroke of Midnight" for the reason that it shows a perfect meet cute romantic moment that one wants in life and it gives us comfort, even if it's in fiction! "Under The Mistletoe" was another story that stood out well while "Touch Me Not" was a story that shook me. Although the stories were my favourite, I didn't feel much connected with the poems, maybe because I have read and loved two poetry collections by the author already and have more expectations. Also, I wished there could have been more poems in the book.
It's a perfect book for the festive season or any such season for that matter that can provide you with comfort, warmth, and the feeling of love, longing, and happiness. As usual, Manali Desai brings a book that has become one of my comfort reads. This is a book that I highly recommend.
From hosting the Secret Santa in the office and the chaos and calmness it brings; revisiting the school where you studied now as an inspecting officer and soaking in all the changes and finding the similarities; creating a list of nice and naughty things you did to convince Santa for the gift; being invited for the Christmas by an unexpected guest; being stuck on the airport and missing the family but meeting some people who can change you, and many more stories, this collection offers a wide range of experiences yet binds them all through the theme of festival.
I finished this book in less than a day and what a beautiful and delightful book it is. The stories have a sense of calmness and comfort and offer the readers a sense of belonging, optimism, familiarity, and companionship.
My favourite story was "At the Stroke of Midnight" for the reason that it shows a perfect meet cute romantic moment that one wants in life and it gives us comfort, even if it's in fiction! "Under The Mistletoe" was another story that stood out well while "Touch Me Not" was a story that shook me. Although the stories were my favourite, I didn't feel much connected with the poems, maybe because I have read and loved two poetry collections by the author already and have more expectations. Also, I wished there could have been more poems in the book.
It's a perfect book for the festive season or any such season for that matter that can provide you with comfort, warmth, and the feeling of love, longing, and happiness. As usual, Manali Desai brings a book that has become one of my comfort reads. This is a book that I highly recommend.