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Dhanak: Rainbow [Jun 07, 2016] Kukunoor, Nagesh and Ravishankar, Anushka
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- GenresIndia
136 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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Anushka Ravishankar
111 books56 followersAnushka Ravishankar, a mathematics graduate, has made a name for herself internationally as an Indian children’s writer, with over 10 books of verse, fiction and non-fiction. Her special talent is in the area of nonsense verse, where she brilliantly adapts this difficult genre to Indian English usage, without a false note. Anushka Ravishankar can be said to have pioneered the Indian English nonsense verse form and brought it to international attention. She recently returned from a UK tour with Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, at the Children’s Bookshow.
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June 8, 2016
I went to this book's launch event today. I have to admit the main and only intention was to meet Mr Kukunoor. Anyway I ended up buying the book.
The story is sweet and straight forward. The child protagonists are innocent and very plucky. In this one case, I think the movie would be better than the book. The author mentioned having adapted the screenplay to a novel in about 6 days. Maybe I am not being completely fair, but I think it shows.
The story is sweet and straight forward. The child protagonists are innocent and very plucky. In this one case, I think the movie would be better than the book. The author mentioned having adapted the screenplay to a novel in about 6 days. Maybe I am not being completely fair, but I think it shows.
June 13, 2016
Full & Detailed review: http://cynthology.blogspot.com/2016/0...
Dhanak (rainbow) is a story of hope in the midst of difficulties. It is a feel-good story about two little orphan kids, Pari and Chotu, and their determination to make happiness for themselves.
There were so many things I enjoyed about this book and so much I wished could have been better,
What I enjoyed was the bond between the siblings. One can sense the affection between them. The banter between them is refreshingly real and fun, not to mention colourful. I can only imagine how much more colourful this is going to get in its original rustic Hindi. I also found Chotu’s character refreshingly childlike and real. You can’t help but be touched by the innocence and naivete of these children.
The style is simple, almost as if somebody were narrating the storyline of a film to a friend.
But there were some things that were a trifle hard to believe. Two kids on the run and nary a villain in sight. There are so many minor characters, and any one of them could have been a menace, but even the few villains that prowl around are cardboard cutouts at best. Neither Pari nor Chotu are required to display any of the pluck and courage that I have no doubt they possess in ample measure.
Gardu Bana is one grownup who treats them well. I wish he’d had a meatier role to play.
These issues apart, Dhanak is a sweet story that sails entirely on the shoulders of the children.
Dhanak (rainbow) is a story of hope in the midst of difficulties. It is a feel-good story about two little orphan kids, Pari and Chotu, and their determination to make happiness for themselves.
There were so many things I enjoyed about this book and so much I wished could have been better,
What I enjoyed was the bond between the siblings. One can sense the affection between them. The banter between them is refreshingly real and fun, not to mention colourful. I can only imagine how much more colourful this is going to get in its original rustic Hindi. I also found Chotu’s character refreshingly childlike and real. You can’t help but be touched by the innocence and naivete of these children.
The style is simple, almost as if somebody were narrating the storyline of a film to a friend.
But there were some things that were a trifle hard to believe. Two kids on the run and nary a villain in sight. There are so many minor characters, and any one of them could have been a menace, but even the few villains that prowl around are cardboard cutouts at best. Neither Pari nor Chotu are required to display any of the pluck and courage that I have no doubt they possess in ample measure.
Gardu Bana is one grownup who treats them well. I wish he’d had a meatier role to play.
These issues apart, Dhanak is a sweet story that sails entirely on the shoulders of the children.
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July 21, 2016Delightful! So many happy-sad tears!
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