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Small is Big- Volume 1: A collection of 100 micro tales
Have you always wanted to read more, but you could never finish that one book? You kept putting it off, hoping you would find some free time, only to find out that months or even years went by and you saw little progress. That’s about to change! With Small is Big- Volume 1, Rafaa Dalvi has created a potpourri of 100 diverse micro tales (140 characters or less) that will provide you a rich experience in easy-to-digest fragments and urge you to read one page after another before you finally finish the book. And the best part is that there’s a story for everyone, including YOU! If you’re a romantic at heart, this micro tale is for you- She kissed his cheek as he smiled back. Nothing had changed much since two decades. Her husband called her. She hid the photo in the closet. If you love happy endings, this micro tale is for you- You rested on my lap, opened yourself before me and shared your fantasies with me. Then the stories ended and you turned back into a book. If you ever had a tough time fitting in, this micro tale is for you- Nerd. Not anymore. A new college. A new identity. Math. First lecture. Finished my test first. Teacher graded me aloud- 20/20. I had failed. If you are a big fan of word play, this micro tale is for you- They’re lying in bed. “You’re the one,” he says; he’s lying. “I never doubted it,” she says; she’s lying. They’re lying in bed. And if you like thrillers, this micro tale is for you- There were two of us and one vacant position. He would die for this job and I would kill for it. No wonder it worked out just fine for me. In fact, there are 100 such small tales that will have a big impact on you. So what are you waiting for? Scroll to the top of this page, buy the book and start reading today. Rafaa's micro tales are absolute gems. The journey is short but its impact is everlasting. This one deserves to be read by all. Sanhita Baruah Author of ‘The Art of Grieving’ and ‘The Art of Letting Go’ Are you interested in unconventional storytelling? How about a story where the beginning, middle and the end are on the same page? A narrative that makes you frown on page 1, nod in agreement on page 2 and chuckle on page 3? How about reading short fiction then? I highly recommend Small is Big by Rafaa Dalvi. The long and short of fiction in endearing small portions! Rickie Khosla Author of ‘The Imperative Subterfuge’ and ‘Pretty Vile Girl’ The book has something for everyone. It has humor – a few of slap stick variety, playing on puns, it has punch where you get a most unexpected twist, it has philosophy, it has romance and it has horror – stories that chill your spine. T.F. Carthick Author of ‘Carthick’s Unfairy Tales’ and ‘More Unfairy Tales’ About the Rafaa Dalvi tries to escape from the mundane with words and contemplates about befriending the voices in his head. He dreams about changing the world, one smile at a time.
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Published November 30, 2017
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About the author
Rafaa Dalvi
14 books20 followersRafaa Dalvi tries to escape from the mundane with words and contemplates befriending the voices in his head. He dreams about changing the world, one smile at a time.
Already published numerous times, his stories can be read in the anthologies – Curtain Call (editor), Kaleidoscope, Myriad Tales and many more. He has written three volumes of ‘Small is Big’, which is a collection of 100 micro tales. He’s the recipient of the Indian Bloggers League Booker Prize 2013. His book 'Small is Big - Volume 3' was awarded the Runners-up in the short-format category of Amazon KDP Pen to Publish Contest, 2019 edition.
Already published numerous times, his stories can be read in the anthologies – Curtain Call (editor), Kaleidoscope, Myriad Tales and many more. He has written three volumes of ‘Small is Big’, which is a collection of 100 micro tales. He’s the recipient of the Indian Bloggers League Booker Prize 2013. His book 'Small is Big - Volume 3' was awarded the Runners-up in the short-format category of Amazon KDP Pen to Publish Contest, 2019 edition.
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March 15, 2018
Micro tales have its own flare and author Rafaa has lived upto it in his recent release. From dark to humorous to thought provoking his list of 100 micro tales have it all.
Recommended for those who love it small.
Recommended for those who love it small.
April 30, 2018
A quick read!
I have read micro tales on social networking sites, where very few words are used to tell a tale.This is my first experience with a book of micro tales. It was indeed a different experience. You could stop and pick the book any moment, and the flow wouldn’t be jarred. But of course, you wouldn’t have the flow as it doesn't have one. It’s a book with very many tales of such small portions. Certainly intriguing and leaving your imagination go crazy. Some tales move a chill down your spine. Some leave you pondering. And some laughing. A style every reader should try reading once. Micro tales is a new emerging form of writing. Very hard way of writing as it has to encompass a whole tale in few words. Kudos to the author for coming up with a book with 100 tales.
I have read micro tales on social networking sites, where very few words are used to tell a tale.This is my first experience with a book of micro tales. It was indeed a different experience. You could stop and pick the book any moment, and the flow wouldn’t be jarred. But of course, you wouldn’t have the flow as it doesn't have one. It’s a book with very many tales of such small portions. Certainly intriguing and leaving your imagination go crazy. Some tales move a chill down your spine. Some leave you pondering. And some laughing. A style every reader should try reading once. Micro tales is a new emerging form of writing. Very hard way of writing as it has to encompass a whole tale in few words. Kudos to the author for coming up with a book with 100 tales.
March 18, 2018
A quick read. As he says in the title it is a mixed bag of all kinds of tales. Some delivery a punch, some have horror, some are funny play of words. I like the way he has them organized in alphabetic order with interesting titles. One of the points about writing a 100 tales of different varieties is that while there is something for everyone, there is also something everyone will not like. So that makes this format a bit of a challenging one. Also personally I read tales to immerse myself in other worlds different from myself and totally forget myself. In shorter works you have to switch off and switch on every time. I have never tried something like this before. So with apprehensions I gave this a try with open mind. But after reading it, I realized micro fiction is really not my thing. But I have tried to judge and rate this book without bringing my personal bias into it as I see the author has put a lot of thought and effort into this.
April 10, 2018
Expressing yourself or your emotions in limited number of words is an art. I always have an added respect for writers of short stores.
But this is exemplary, less than 140 words.
Stories so short that you read a tale, introspect it and then move on to the next. That’s what I did, read them, tasted them and digested them. And one more thing, I have actually bookmarked the ones that I liked, so that I can read them again and again.
The author has touched upon various emotions like love, satire, crime, suspense….. also the tales have been arranged alphabetically. Some are cute and some are sad. To tell you the truth, there were some I did not understand. There were some that I could relate to, Zoom being one of them (I know all of you would…)
Some tales made me think, what would happen next?
A must read!
But this is exemplary, less than 140 words.
Stories so short that you read a tale, introspect it and then move on to the next. That’s what I did, read them, tasted them and digested them. And one more thing, I have actually bookmarked the ones that I liked, so that I can read them again and again.
The author has touched upon various emotions like love, satire, crime, suspense….. also the tales have been arranged alphabetically. Some are cute and some are sad. To tell you the truth, there were some I did not understand. There were some that I could relate to, Zoom being one of them (I know all of you would…)
Some tales made me think, what would happen next?
A must read!
May 30, 2018
Presenting review for a unique form of stories or rather micro stories. Small is Big by Rafaa Dalvi is a collection of 100 micro tales.
Imagine giving a start, middle, end of story in just 140 characters. I cant even write a review for a bad book in 2-3lines.
100 micro tales. Each story of 140 characters. Different genres in one book.
The stories cant be clubbed in a specific genre.
Huge range which takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions with each story.
Each story lets your imagination fill in the blanks or draw your own conclusions. My imagination had a field day & I have caught myself visualizing some or the other story from the book days after finishing it.
Keep writing more such micro/flash fiction. All the best for all your book(s), Rafaa.
Read full review on my blog: Book Review: Small is Big by Rafaa Dalvi
Imagine giving a start, middle, end of story in just 140 characters. I cant even write a review for a bad book in 2-3lines.
100 micro tales. Each story of 140 characters. Different genres in one book.
The stories cant be clubbed in a specific genre.
Huge range which takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions with each story.
Each story lets your imagination fill in the blanks or draw your own conclusions. My imagination had a field day & I have caught myself visualizing some or the other story from the book days after finishing it.
Keep writing more such micro/flash fiction. All the best for all your book(s), Rafaa.
Read full review on my blog: Book Review: Small is Big by Rafaa Dalvi
February 28, 2018
Few of them are good. Rest is just Okay. OK because the book was available for free on Kindle store.
April 12, 2018
Disclaimer: Thanks to the author for a review copy of the book in lieu of an honest review. I was not paid or otherwise compensated in any way for this review.
My rating for the book is 4.5/5.0.
Brevity is the soul of wit, said Shakespeare; it is the sister of talent, said Chekhov.
Writing flash fiction is challenging as well as deeply satisfying. I have loved all varieties of micro-fiction- as a reader as well as a writer.
Micro-tales compel you to stay focused on your story and to find creative ways of telling it without redundant words. They are also for those who have a powerful command over their vocabulary. Just as a skilled juggler can make the balls dance to his tunes effortlessly, so also can a skilled writer of micro-tales lightly toss words in air and have them create the exact nuance he wanted to put together.
Rafaa Dalvi has made me fall deeper in love with flash fiction. His skill at turning a phrase coincides so perfectly with a twist in the tale that you gasp in delight. For a reader, there is nothing more delicious than to have the writer toss you in the air with an expert and light hand, so that you feel the wind in your hair as you come floating down from the height to which he pitched you.
It wouldn’t be easy for me to choose from this superb collection of micro-tales. Each story is a delight to savor. Each perfectly chiselled story reflects the author’s sombre hued spaces where these stories are born. The stories often hit you over the head with unsavory home truths concealed cleverly in the fold of their words.
If I could suggest an improvement to the author, it would only be to include a large percentage of humor in his next collection. But of course, that is a personal preference. I do feel, however, that the author possesses a fine sense of the ridiculous which has not had enough expression in the present volume.
My rating for the book is 4.5/5.0.
Brevity is the soul of wit, said Shakespeare; it is the sister of talent, said Chekhov.
Writing flash fiction is challenging as well as deeply satisfying. I have loved all varieties of micro-fiction- as a reader as well as a writer.
Micro-tales compel you to stay focused on your story and to find creative ways of telling it without redundant words. They are also for those who have a powerful command over their vocabulary. Just as a skilled juggler can make the balls dance to his tunes effortlessly, so also can a skilled writer of micro-tales lightly toss words in air and have them create the exact nuance he wanted to put together.
Rafaa Dalvi has made me fall deeper in love with flash fiction. His skill at turning a phrase coincides so perfectly with a twist in the tale that you gasp in delight. For a reader, there is nothing more delicious than to have the writer toss you in the air with an expert and light hand, so that you feel the wind in your hair as you come floating down from the height to which he pitched you.
It wouldn’t be easy for me to choose from this superb collection of micro-tales. Each story is a delight to savor. Each perfectly chiselled story reflects the author’s sombre hued spaces where these stories are born. The stories often hit you over the head with unsavory home truths concealed cleverly in the fold of their words.
If I could suggest an improvement to the author, it would only be to include a large percentage of humor in his next collection. But of course, that is a personal preference. I do feel, however, that the author possesses a fine sense of the ridiculous which has not had enough expression in the present volume.
April 4, 2018
This book is a collection of 100 micro tales of different genres..I feel that it’s difficult for an Author to write a story within 140 characters (It’s my personal opinion)..So, when I started reading this book, I was amazed at how the Author had written all these stories..There is so much said and also not said at the same time and as a reader, I liked imagining about the flow of these stories..
Author had written about diverse topics – Love, relationships, thriller, humor,horror mystery and loss.. I liked all stories but my personal favorites are – Always, Barren,Busy, Birthday special, Compliment, Confiscate,Contest,Cry, Gift, Grasp, Last, Liberated,Manage,Management,Missing,Murder,Saw, Tell, The Memorial,Trapped and Trust.
This book is a quick, interesting and a good read..
My rating is 4/5.
Author had written about diverse topics – Love, relationships, thriller, humor,horror mystery and loss.. I liked all stories but my personal favorites are – Always, Barren,Busy, Birthday special, Compliment, Confiscate,Contest,Cry, Gift, Grasp, Last, Liberated,Manage,Management,Missing,Murder,Saw, Tell, The Memorial,Trapped and Trust.
This book is a quick, interesting and a good read..
My rating is 4/5.
April 27, 2018
I have read a few microtales here and there on social media and was curious about how someone could pen small or micro tales and still pack a punch. So when I saw this book was a collection of many microtales I picked it up.
The thing that I loved most about this collection is that it was multicentric and I really enjoyed the various flavours added. Although I confess that very few microtales I couldn't comprehend. But most of them were really enriching with punches n twists at the right place.
A very crisply written n compiled multigenre microtales.
I recommend this book to all those who want to read may be one teeny tiny story at a time and still feel the satisfaction of having read a story.
Hoping to read many more works by this author.
The thing that I loved most about this collection is that it was multicentric and I really enjoyed the various flavours added. Although I confess that very few microtales I couldn't comprehend. But most of them were really enriching with punches n twists at the right place.
A very crisply written n compiled multigenre microtales.
I recommend this book to all those who want to read may be one teeny tiny story at a time and still feel the satisfaction of having read a story.
Hoping to read many more works by this author.
April 15, 2018
Sometimes a couple of lines make a huge impact rather than a couple of pages. Similarly, a micro-tale, wherein a story is told in a couple of lines leaves an everlasting impression rather than a long novel.
Small is Big is written by Rafaa Dalvi, is a collection of 100 such micro-tales which touches your heart. Some bring a smile on your face, while some make you ponder; some break your heart while some make your eyes teary while others hold you in awe.
Loved the unique concept and the skill in which the author has written and conveyed his message through these micro-tales.
Small is big is a must read by all.
Small is Big is written by Rafaa Dalvi, is a collection of 100 such micro-tales which touches your heart. Some bring a smile on your face, while some make you ponder; some break your heart while some make your eyes teary while others hold you in awe.
Loved the unique concept and the skill in which the author has written and conveyed his message through these micro-tales.
Small is big is a must read by all.
October 31, 2018
Book Title: Small is Big - Volume 1 & 2
Author: Rafaa Dalvi
Format: Kindle & Paperback
Book Title:
The book's title ' Small is Big ' is short yet meaningful and positive.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book of both the volumes though differs in background color is a Soldier Pawn placed before a mirror and the image is of a King pawn. The image explains the attitude everyone has to develop in spite of the situations and conditions.
About the book:
The book ' Small is Big - Volume 1 & 2, is a collection of inspiring, thought-provoking and empowering micro tales that range from A to Z of life's situations and emotions. Every micro tale in both books is insightful about life and life-related experiences. Some of the tales serve as self-realization techniques that can be adapted by people of any age. The best part of both the books is that it can be read by a person of any age i.e. teenage to an elderly person.
One of the finest thing in the narration is the micro tales are unbiased towards every comparative variable of life.
What I like:
1. The novel concept of micro tales in both the books
2. The tone of each tale is very effective
3. Various topics are chosen in writing the tales
What I didn't like:
A more interesting and artistic representation of the beautifully penned micro tales would have created more impact than now.
Language & Grammar:
Colloquial and literary language both are used with flawless vocabulary.
My Final Verdict:
Perfect read on a dull evening to enhance the mood
Book Title: 4/5
Book Cover: 4/5
About the book: 4/5
Language & Grammar: 4/5
Final Rating: 4/5
Author: Rafaa Dalvi
Format: Kindle & Paperback
Book Title:
The book's title ' Small is Big ' is short yet meaningful and positive.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book of both the volumes though differs in background color is a Soldier Pawn placed before a mirror and the image is of a King pawn. The image explains the attitude everyone has to develop in spite of the situations and conditions.
About the book:
The book ' Small is Big - Volume 1 & 2, is a collection of inspiring, thought-provoking and empowering micro tales that range from A to Z of life's situations and emotions. Every micro tale in both books is insightful about life and life-related experiences. Some of the tales serve as self-realization techniques that can be adapted by people of any age. The best part of both the books is that it can be read by a person of any age i.e. teenage to an elderly person.
One of the finest thing in the narration is the micro tales are unbiased towards every comparative variable of life.
What I like:
1. The novel concept of micro tales in both the books
2. The tone of each tale is very effective
3. Various topics are chosen in writing the tales
What I didn't like:
A more interesting and artistic representation of the beautifully penned micro tales would have created more impact than now.
Language & Grammar:
Colloquial and literary language both are used with flawless vocabulary.
My Final Verdict:
Perfect read on a dull evening to enhance the mood
Book Title: 4/5
Book Cover: 4/5
About the book: 4/5
Language & Grammar: 4/5
Final Rating: 4/5
October 23, 2019
🍫Small Is Big-time Volume 1🍫
If you’re a romantic at heart, this micro tale is for you-
She kissed his cheek as he smiled back. Nothing had changed much since two decades.
Her husband called her.
She hid the photo in the closet.
If you love happy endings, this micro tale is for you-
You rested on my lap, opened yourself before me and shared your fantasies with me.
Then the stories ended and you turned back into a book.
If you ever had a tough time fitting in, this micro tale is for you-
Nerd. Not anymore. A new college. A new identity.
Math. First lecture. Finished my test first.
Teacher graded me aloud- 20/20. I had failed.
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These are some of the diverse micro tales which can win anyone's heart. This is a collection of 100 micro tales but best part is you even read it randomly, you can start from any page. The collection is so so so diverse, you get a variety of emotions while reading it. This book has some of the most amazing romantic micro tales which gonna have a special place in my heart. I loved this book most amongst all the three volumes.
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A very short interesting and a gripping read for everyone. I think everyone should give it a try. Definitely recommended.
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Rating: 4.5🌟
If you’re a romantic at heart, this micro tale is for you-
She kissed his cheek as he smiled back. Nothing had changed much since two decades.
Her husband called her.
She hid the photo in the closet.
If you love happy endings, this micro tale is for you-
You rested on my lap, opened yourself before me and shared your fantasies with me.
Then the stories ended and you turned back into a book.
If you ever had a tough time fitting in, this micro tale is for you-
Nerd. Not anymore. A new college. A new identity.
Math. First lecture. Finished my test first.
Teacher graded me aloud- 20/20. I had failed.
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These are some of the diverse micro tales which can win anyone's heart. This is a collection of 100 micro tales but best part is you even read it randomly, you can start from any page. The collection is so so so diverse, you get a variety of emotions while reading it. This book has some of the most amazing romantic micro tales which gonna have a special place in my heart. I loved this book most amongst all the three volumes.
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A very short interesting and a gripping read for everyone. I think everyone should give it a try. Definitely recommended.
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Rating: 4.5🌟
October 12, 2019
"Small is big" is a collection of several short stories which make us feel very good after reading. Why did I say that?
Not just because I felt good it is because of the simplicity of the story and intriguing concept which made me fall for this one.
I love to read short stories as they are most intense, profound and prove to be good for every level of reader. (Obviously, if it is a good one.)
This collection of stories holds almost 100 stories in a pack of 100 pages only.
The cover is quite good and gives a philosophical sense of dreams, vision, and thoughts.
And so do these elements are used in the formation of the story.
Beautiful composition, narration but just one thing, it is not balanced so you cannot expect each and every story to appeal to you.
Each story offers several perspectives and it is upon reader which one does he forms.
Not just because I felt good it is because of the simplicity of the story and intriguing concept which made me fall for this one.
I love to read short stories as they are most intense, profound and prove to be good for every level of reader. (Obviously, if it is a good one.)
This collection of stories holds almost 100 stories in a pack of 100 pages only.
The cover is quite good and gives a philosophical sense of dreams, vision, and thoughts.
And so do these elements are used in the formation of the story.
Beautiful composition, narration but just one thing, it is not balanced so you cannot expect each and every story to appeal to you.
Each story offers several perspectives and it is upon reader which one does he forms.
June 10, 2020
"Small is the new big." With Small is Big, Rafaa Dalvi has created a potpourri of 100 diverse micro tales (140 characters or less) that will provide you a rich experience in easy-to-digest fragments and urge you to read one page after another before you finally finish the book. It is such a page turner and keeps you hooked.
And the best part is that there’s a story for everyone, including YOU that will have a huge impact on you. A superb collection of tales with topics ranging from love, loss, pride, crime, thrill among many others!
Tiny tales or micro fiction are easy to read, and my favorite reads, as they require less attention span, infact, this book, you keep flipping pages and within minutes, you reach the end!
Full review here: https://intheclassroomoflife.blogspot...
And the best part is that there’s a story for everyone, including YOU that will have a huge impact on you. A superb collection of tales with topics ranging from love, loss, pride, crime, thrill among many others!
Tiny tales or micro fiction are easy to read, and my favorite reads, as they require less attention span, infact, this book, you keep flipping pages and within minutes, you reach the end!
Full review here: https://intheclassroomoflife.blogspot...
January 16, 2020
The book title says a lot in three words just like the book pieces have the ability to do.The titles are arranged in alphabetical order giving the book an organised feel. The book is a collection of micro tales which have around three to four sentences. The writing is powerful enough to squeeze in the stories in these three to four sentences. The range the book pieces offer is from death to happiness. Certain tales left me wanting more. The language used is simple and lucid. The author has also included topics of coming out as tales which i absolutely loved.
The covers of all the books are same except for the colour which should be worked upon.
Since I've read the third part of this book, i felt here in the pieces were a little basic. They could've been better.
The covers of all the books are same except for the colour which should be worked upon.
Since I've read the third part of this book, i felt here in the pieces were a little basic. They could've been better.
February 7, 2020
Small is Big (Vol 3)_ another collection of 100 micro tales by "Rafaa Dalvi"
Format: Kindle
Genre: Short Prose.
Review
This short stories oR Micro tales are Inspirational and thoughtful Proverking. They give insight into the very soul of existence.
Don't forget to ready your coffee as this book is a perfect heart touching read. Must have for all those who like to savour the magic of short prose.
Opinion:
1. With themes to follow, you can Start and read wherever.
2. As you read his words, its as if you discovere a new face of life altogether.
3. Some words are as good as a therapy.
4. Enough supporting materials to create the perfect atmosphere.
5. A thought provoking work of very different imaginative powers.
6. It's best when you take little doses everyday.
Rating: 5.
Format: Kindle
Genre: Short Prose.
Review
This short stories oR Micro tales are Inspirational and thoughtful Proverking. They give insight into the very soul of existence.
Don't forget to ready your coffee as this book is a perfect heart touching read. Must have for all those who like to savour the magic of short prose.
Opinion:
1. With themes to follow, you can Start and read wherever.
2. As you read his words, its as if you discovere a new face of life altogether.
3. Some words are as good as a therapy.
4. Enough supporting materials to create the perfect atmosphere.
5. A thought provoking work of very different imaginative powers.
6. It's best when you take little doses everyday.
Rating: 5.
March 1, 2019
I would have been a looser if i left it unread
I don't know how the Kindle version of this book got added in my library but I must say I don't regret it.
Each story ,oh no ,micro tale opens into a new world . The author introduces each story and leaves the rest to readers imagination. Not many times had I experienced this. I don't like contemporary Indian authors writing style ,but this one has made be to think a different way.
If you are looking for something new ,then give this book a try
I don't know how the Kindle version of this book got added in my library but I must say I don't regret it.
Each story ,oh no ,micro tale opens into a new world . The author introduces each story and leaves the rest to readers imagination. Not many times had I experienced this. I don't like contemporary Indian authors writing style ,but this one has made be to think a different way.
If you are looking for something new ,then give this book a try
October 14, 2019
Small Is Big is collection of microtales of various genres. Each one is different from the other.
The best part is that each Small tale has a big message to convey. It has perfect title for it.
It is short read yet is took some time for me to understand between the lines. Some tales i have read two times to understand it or just to enjoy it once again.
Microtales are short and concepts that it shows by explaining incident or characters, its amazing.
It turned out to an early morning peaceful and meaningful read.
The best part is that each Small tale has a big message to convey. It has perfect title for it.
It is short read yet is took some time for me to understand between the lines. Some tales i have read two times to understand it or just to enjoy it once again.
Microtales are short and concepts that it shows by explaining incident or characters, its amazing.
It turned out to an early morning peaceful and meaningful read.
June 22, 2018
Small Is Big is a wonderful collection of micro tales. One that is full of tiny tales but with deep meaningful messages. I have been reading and enjoying the various tales from the Terribly Tiny Tales series and the author is a contributor to those. The ideas of really short tales are what attracted me to the book
Beauty Marks make me so sad, beauty is a curse for many and here the author depicts it perfectly through animals. Their beauty, coat, horns making them targets for poachers. Not all beauty is a blessing—whether animals or humans.
Busy is another tale about our lives today. How the most obvious is missed since we are too busy to see the things right in front of us. Daddy was such a warped truth that I was unsure what to feel. The pain of a boy who lost his father or the pain of so many who he hurts now? Rafaa has done a terrific job with these micro tales.
Fantasies is a perfect story for book lovers, a wonderful correlation of books, stories and our imagination. Lie, a truth within a lie. It was wrapped up so neatly by the author that none of us can deny its reality. A fact of life for many couples.
Silence is a tiny tale with a powerful, gut-wrenching message. I shuddered as I thought that it is actually a reality for some. Trapped is a story of millions of women, a side of her life that is seldom talked about. Always we are eager to celebrate motherhood but do we see how it is a trap as well?
Zoom is a simple tale of our truth in the face of technology. How often have tried to zoom real life to realise it is not social media. In a few words, our shallow lives and reality have been exposed.
I recommend this book for the fast, deep and easy read it is. Perfect for reading anytime, whether in one go or taking your time, reading the tales one at a time. Small Is Big makes for a compelling read.
Beauty Marks make me so sad, beauty is a curse for many and here the author depicts it perfectly through animals. Their beauty, coat, horns making them targets for poachers. Not all beauty is a blessing—whether animals or humans.
Busy is another tale about our lives today. How the most obvious is missed since we are too busy to see the things right in front of us. Daddy was such a warped truth that I was unsure what to feel. The pain of a boy who lost his father or the pain of so many who he hurts now? Rafaa has done a terrific job with these micro tales.
Fantasies is a perfect story for book lovers, a wonderful correlation of books, stories and our imagination. Lie, a truth within a lie. It was wrapped up so neatly by the author that none of us can deny its reality. A fact of life for many couples.
Silence is a tiny tale with a powerful, gut-wrenching message. I shuddered as I thought that it is actually a reality for some. Trapped is a story of millions of women, a side of her life that is seldom talked about. Always we are eager to celebrate motherhood but do we see how it is a trap as well?
Zoom is a simple tale of our truth in the face of technology. How often have tried to zoom real life to realise it is not social media. In a few words, our shallow lives and reality have been exposed.
I recommend this book for the fast, deep and easy read it is. Perfect for reading anytime, whether in one go or taking your time, reading the tales one at a time. Small Is Big makes for a compelling read.
October 29, 2018
Small is big
The book is a compilation of short stories written in a hysterical manner. The stories encourage the reader to read more, explore it & feel them. It's a short book, will hardly take anytime to finish it.
The realistic approach gives readers a pleasure & experience which they have been missing in other genre. You can imagine things as you visualise them while reading it.
Writing is also good. Makes it sensible to read. Narration is okay.
A good weekend read!
The book is a compilation of short stories written in a hysterical manner. The stories encourage the reader to read more, explore it & feel them. It's a short book, will hardly take anytime to finish it.
The realistic approach gives readers a pleasure & experience which they have been missing in other genre. You can imagine things as you visualise them while reading it.
Writing is also good. Makes it sensible to read. Narration is okay.
A good weekend read!
October 12, 2019
Small Is Big - Volume 3 By Rafaa Dalvi
Is a book of 100 micro small tales. The tales are very short like book name but their depth effect was very big . The book deals with small microtales related to life - like love , happiness , affair , home , mother love and many more like this .
Every tales will try to heal your heart .
Tales are very short but their effect is very depth , some of them may make you emotional.
Cover of the book was also quiet good .
Is a book of 100 micro small tales. The tales are very short like book name but their depth effect was very big . The book deals with small microtales related to life - like love , happiness , affair , home , mother love and many more like this .
Every tales will try to heal your heart .
Tales are very short but their effect is very depth , some of them may make you emotional.
Cover of the book was also quiet good .
January 16, 2019
A commendable collection of microfiction by Rafaa Dalvi. The short stories span several genres, and a lot of them have a surprise ending, even I couldn't guess (and I call myself a connoisseur of stories in the thriller/horror genre). The book is definitely worth reading. It will leave the reader feeling satisfied in spite of the shock content of some stories in it.
March 9, 2018
A Good Book
Having read Rafaa's short stories and TTT, this book is a disappointment. The tales in the book failed to meet my expectations. He has set a benchmark with his previous works which is not met. Hope he'll do justice to his talent in his next work.
Having read Rafaa's short stories and TTT, this book is a disappointment. The tales in the book failed to meet my expectations. He has set a benchmark with his previous works which is not met. Hope he'll do justice to his talent in his next work.
May 14, 2018
A very cool thing to do, writing these tiny stories - and the cover is just so appropriate!
The stories are very imaginative - only one thing bothered me: the titles of the microtales could have been more inventive.
Enjoyed this short read!
The stories are very imaginative - only one thing bothered me: the titles of the microtales could have been more inventive.
Enjoyed this short read!
February 20, 2019
Pocket-sized, huge impact!
Was just browsing around when I came across this 'book', the word 'micro-story' intrigued me. These are tweet-sized stories that you can finish in 15 mins. Interesting, versatile and easy to read. It's the kind of thing you read on the fly.
Was just browsing around when I came across this 'book', the word 'micro-story' intrigued me. These are tweet-sized stories that you can finish in 15 mins. Interesting, versatile and easy to read. It's the kind of thing you read on the fly.
October 20, 2018
Interesting tales. Easy and quick to read. Funny and thought provoking.
November 20, 2018
Can any 1-hour read be called "an engaging book"? Well, this one sure can. And some of the mini-stories are quite touching, honestly. Well worth the 45 minutes or so you'll invest into reading it.
December 29, 2018
Just awesome!
I am happy I read this. It's worth every penny. And second too. The tales will suit and serve every mood of your.
I am happy I read this. It's worth every penny. And second too. The tales will suit and serve every mood of your.
January 17, 2019
Thrilled
It's my first time reading micro tales. So much is expressed in so little. A lot is left to readers imagination, and that's what makes it so wonderful.
It's my first time reading micro tales. So much is expressed in so little. A lot is left to readers imagination, and that's what makes it so wonderful.
March 24, 2020
Dark, funny, satirical, and much more in very few words. I have started loving this genre of Microfiction.
If you haven't gone through the Microfiction before, you should read this out.
If you haven't gone through the Microfiction before, you should read this out.
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