ऐक सखे [Aik Sakhe]

by V.P. Kale

This is the twenty fifth book of stories by Va Pu. It is unique in its setting, it is based on the concept of Arabian Nights, each story ends in the beginning of yet another story. Va Pu has handled novels and dramas; he also has handled the biography and autobiographical forms, yet his base is that of a story writer and to be precise that of a story-teller. His writing reaches its peak, is in full bloom, is in this form. His stories are always meaningful and sensitive. But when he presents them himself, then these stories appear to be full of feelings, freshness, energy and vibrancy. His unique presentation gives certain depths to many a words said, many a sentence presented; sometimes showing compassion, sometimes style, sometimes affections and sometimes melodrama. None of the characters are special or unique; they all are representatives of common men and women; yet it is his presentation that reveals the greatness of small people and meanness of great people. His writing has beauty, simplicity, flow and a prance.

Genres: Marathi

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

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

[Guttu · Rating 4 out of 5]

माझ्या डोळ्यासमोर असणाऱ्या दोन पुस्तकांपैकी एक पुस्तक हे. रोज दिसत असे पण कधी वाचावे वाटले नाही. ३-४ दिवसांपूर्वी मात्र सहज वाचायला घेतले आणि हां हां म्हणता संपवले. या पुस्तकात दहा कथा आहेत ज्यांत एक साम्य आहे आणि ते म्हणजे संसारातील कारुण्य आणि दुःख. कधी आपण कल्पनाही करु शकत नाही अशा या कथा वाचता वाचता मन विषण्ण होते. कथांची मांडणी अशा प्रकारे केली आहे की त्या काल्पनिक मुळीच वाटत नाही. कदाचित नसेलही. शोषित पात्रांबद्दल अर्थातच सहानुभूती निर्माण होते. शेवटची कथा वाचून झाल्यावर "वपु तुम्ही "ग्रेट" आहात" असं म्हटल्याशिवाय रहावत नाही.
सुखद शेवटाची पुस्तके वाचायची सवय असेल तर हे नका वाचू. बाकी पुस्तक सुंंदर लिहिलं आहे यात शंकाच नाही. 

[Ulhas · Rating 5 out of 5]

संसाराचे विविध रंग दाखवणारा एक सुंदर कथासंग्रह ..

[Archana · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nice

[Akanksha Patil]

0

[Abhinav Suryawanshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

V P kale never disappoints as always a nice read emotional yet practical storytelling...
More the talk more the commitment - v p kale

[Ravi Awchar · Rating 4 out of 5]

any relation between a man and woman should not be considered just as love or lust...but neither its limited to just friendship..how important an opposite gender companion can be in a mans life..nice stories..

[Pawan Haldipurkar]

good