This collection of stories by Va Pu is mainly a fantasybased. Since last 20 years, Va Pu has been writing. All his past stories with a common base of fantasy are included under this title. They give us the message to enjoy life in today`s world in a sugar coated way. whatever conditions we are, in whatever situations we are though. The whole credit goes to the sweet cover and not the fantasy. Va Pu has the ability of capturing people with his teasing words full of humour. The style he uses is that of a narration, which creates interest in reading these stories adding to the pleasure. Va Pu believes in the goodness of a mind. He is scared of the controversies of life; at the same time he is sure that destiny has some plans for everyone. That is why he enjoys glorifying the characters, the incidents unknowingly strengthening the foundation of hope in a human mind. His writing awakens the faith in life once more making us love our life, enjoy our life, and live our life. What else does an author need?
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.
कधी ना कधी आपल्या मनात ज्या काही सुप्त काल्पनिक गोष्टी येऊन गेल्या असतील किंवा येतात त्यांनाच अगदी अचूक हेरून व.पु नी ह्या पुस्तकात मांडले आहे. कोणत्याही प्रकारची अतिशयोक्ती न करता तरीही काल्पनिक अशी काहीशी ह्या गोष्टींची मांडणी एखाद्या भुलभुलैया प्रमाणेच केली गेली आहे. प्रत्येकाने वाचावे आणि प्रत्येकाला आवडेल असेच हे पुस्तक आहे.
एरवी वास्तववादी जीवन नितळ पाण्यासारख्या सहजपणे शब्दात उतारवणाऱ्या व पुं च्या या कथा नितळ वोडका सारख्या कैफ देऊन जातात. शंकर सारडा यांचं समीक्षण तर सर्व कथा वाचून झाल्यावर पुन्हा वाचावं इतकं खास करून Fantasy शैली लेखांबद्दल आणि या पुस्तकातील प्रत्येक कथानकातील गूढतेबद्दल. Fantastic Fantasies!!
These short stories explore fantastical ideas in day-to-day settings. Though the fantastic aspect is the most noticeable, the author weaves the stories around moral values, philosophies, and human nature. This should be appreciated.
However, the stories themselves are too short and you do not get attached to the characters. I felt that none of the stories was very memorable except maybe the Sanjeevani Mantra (?) one. This may be my personal preference for novels over short stories. So, 3 stars. I may read a complete novel that adds depth to the stories.