वन फॉर द रोड [One For The Road]

by V.P. Kale

All the characters represent the middle-class mentality of people from Mumbai and Pune. It has no touch of rural life or modernization and the problems occurring with that. It does not reach deep down its interior to handle the pains, yet it has a peculiar style, a natural freshness. It finds depths and humour in simple subjects. It does not avoid pain, but is not very fond of it. It presents the normal mind, normal set up, normal feelings. It makes us laugh and freshens us up. It makes us forget about our day- to- day life and the meager problems that come with it.

Genres: Marathi, Fiction

140 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 140

About the author

Vasant Purushottam Kale, popularly known as Va Pu, was Marathi writer who wrote short stories, novels, and biographical sketches.He authored more than 60 books. His well-known books include Partner, Vapurza, Hi Waat Ekatichi, and Thikri.

Reviews

[Santosh Ambekar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very simple and observable narrative! VaPu best known by this alias is a man of keen observations! All his stories and it’s characters are realistic , they actually live in your kind as you read through! One for the road is a collection of amusing and yet such realistic characters!
As you read through you see the characters actually coming to life!

[Rajesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

व पुंची अजून एक सुंदर कलाकृती

[Mohammad Sabbir Shaikh · Rating 5 out of 5]

One For The Road is a book of short story by Vasant Purushottam Kale, popularly known as VaPu. He is one of the widely read authors of Marathi Literature. His stories are usually funny and often deals with the issues of middle-class people. This collection is no different. In here, there's a story of Air India's Ambassador, Maharaja, who ran away from his work, a few middle-class men planning to watch a blue film together, talking buildings and much more. These stories are super entertaining and certain to make you smile, if not laugh. Do read it unless you hate smiling.

[Gajanan Pawar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shri V.P.Kale maze aavdte Lekhak ahet. Mi tyanchi aatapryant saat / aath pustke wachli ahet. mala tyanchi ajun kahi pustakk wachu icchito, mala online te kase wachata yetil. Dhanywad

[Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short stories to read...

[Suraj Ganpat]

खूप छान कथा आहेत

आवडलेल्या कथा
१) वन फॉर द रोड
२) नारदा, अवतार घ्यायला हवा
३) इन्फेक्शन
४) बदली
५) ब्लू फिल्म
नक्की वाचा

[Tejas · Rating 2 out of 5]

पुस्तक खास नाही व. पु. यांच्या बाकीच्या कथाच्या तुलनेत.

[Dr.J.G. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author does a huge favour, quoting the original sanskrit of the most famous lines of GeetRamayana -

"‘‘यथा काष्ठ च काष्ठ च समेया तां महादधौ ।
समेत्य च व्यपेयातां तद्वत् भूतसमागम:’’"

And subsequently he assumes a license to comment on Gods of India.

Then again, he could have done the latter, done far worse without fear of repercussions, and never done the former.

So one pays the tribute of gratitude owed.

[Shrikant Jangam · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is I would say, typical VP. Yes, I like the way he put forward his points.
These are bunch of short stories, where VP show us each character differently.
And all characters gives you opportunity to think about human nature.
My personal the most favorite one Pushkraj and the least favorite one is Dil ki Shikayat.

All in all good book. Though very typical.

Cheers reading!
#MarathiBooks #VP

[Patik]

good

[अनिकेत · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notable stories - Badli, narada avtar ghyaila hawa, one for the road

[Kavita]

Absolute classic and complete page turner.

[Vikram Choudhari · Rating 5 out of 5]

इतक सहज आणि सुंदर फक्तच व. पु. च लिहू शकतात.

[Siddhesh U · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bit on the Humourous side

This book is quite humorous. Most stories are a mix of fantasy and mild eroticism.
Overall a good and light read

[Piyush Laad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humorous and mischievous book..
Stories must read
1. Blue film
2. One for the road
3. पुष्कराज
4. बदली
5. Cabaret girl