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Twenty Three : Collection of short stories
Everyone has a story to tell or a story that deserves to be told. Since no person is the same, everyone’s life is a unique tale.
This uniqueness of different lives is honoured by Twenty Collection of Short Stories that narrates the lives of various people.
Twenty Three tells all kinds of stories, ranging from stories of ordinary people to those of paranormal entities. So, step into different dimensions as you flip through the various stories of Twenty Three.
This uniqueness of different lives is honoured by Twenty Collection of Short Stories that narrates the lives of various people.
Twenty Three tells all kinds of stories, ranging from stories of ordinary people to those of paranormal entities. So, step into different dimensions as you flip through the various stories of Twenty Three.
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Published December 16, 2017
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September 24, 2018
Twenty Three - A Collection of Short Stories
Author- Bikramjit Sen
Published by Notion Press
An array of assorted stories with varied emotions.
The topics like psychology,paranormal,spirituality,human bonding,virtues,friendship,soul,reincarnation,murder mystery all are covered in one cover making it more interesting with its variety.
This book can be a perfect read for adolescents to adult .
The charecters,plot,narratives and lucid error free narration keeps the reader glued to what happens next.
The characters described are strongly woven and are identifiable with the story.
The stories like "Psycho","Heated","A Night to Remember","Platonic Love","Outer - Simply a Reflection of the Inner" - mesmerized and leaves a deep impression in the mind of readers with deep emotion.
"The Legendary Tale of Jatayu amazes us with it's unexpected ending.
The language is rich with fine vocabulary.
The cover of the book itself is bright and shows a picture of a boy jumping merrily .This implies the happiness a reader feels with each turning of page and getting hold of a new variety of a story.
However,some stories seem bit dull compared to the brightness from the other ones and the characters and plot are bit vague and extended.
But that did not dampen the heart of a reader since the other tales made up for it.
So I rate a 4 /5 stars for this unique bouquet of stories.
Author- Bikramjit Sen
Published by Notion Press
An array of assorted stories with varied emotions.
The topics like psychology,paranormal,spirituality,human bonding,virtues,friendship,soul,reincarnation,murder mystery all are covered in one cover making it more interesting with its variety.
This book can be a perfect read for adolescents to adult .
The charecters,plot,narratives and lucid error free narration keeps the reader glued to what happens next.
The characters described are strongly woven and are identifiable with the story.
The stories like "Psycho","Heated","A Night to Remember","Platonic Love","Outer - Simply a Reflection of the Inner" - mesmerized and leaves a deep impression in the mind of readers with deep emotion.
"The Legendary Tale of Jatayu amazes us with it's unexpected ending.
The language is rich with fine vocabulary.
The cover of the book itself is bright and shows a picture of a boy jumping merrily .This implies the happiness a reader feels with each turning of page and getting hold of a new variety of a story.
However,some stories seem bit dull compared to the brightness from the other ones and the characters and plot are bit vague and extended.
But that did not dampen the heart of a reader since the other tales made up for it.
So I rate a 4 /5 stars for this unique bouquet of stories.
September 20, 2018
Blurb: The book is a short-story collection of 23 stories, which are from different domains of life. These include paranormal experiences, murder mysteries, nightmares, crazy love, teachings and light-hearted takes, among others.
My review:First of all, once again a beautiful and well-thought of cover design, kudos to the publishers for a great design team. As you read the book, you'll relate more to it, as something like jumping from one emotion to another or one story to another, which the book does very well.
One thing I liked about the book is author's own thoughts before starting of every story. It helps build a base, gives you something to ponder upon and then takes you through the joyride. Storytelling abilities are very impressive and will keep you on the edge of your seats. Majority of the stories revolve around thrillers, which a certain section of demographics will surely enjoy.
The characters in many stories are portrayed strongly and live upto the hype. Sometimes this can cross the line and the protagonists may seem above life, which is not the case in any of the stories, a good way of narration.
Some stories were more of descriptive part than story part, rest assured, it is a good, cozy read.
My review:First of all, once again a beautiful and well-thought of cover design, kudos to the publishers for a great design team. As you read the book, you'll relate more to it, as something like jumping from one emotion to another or one story to another, which the book does very well.
One thing I liked about the book is author's own thoughts before starting of every story. It helps build a base, gives you something to ponder upon and then takes you through the joyride. Storytelling abilities are very impressive and will keep you on the edge of your seats. Majority of the stories revolve around thrillers, which a certain section of demographics will surely enjoy.
The characters in many stories are portrayed strongly and live upto the hype. Sometimes this can cross the line and the protagonists may seem above life, which is not the case in any of the stories, a good way of narration.
Some stories were more of descriptive part than story part, rest assured, it is a good, cozy read.
November 9, 2018
After reading this book I can call Bikramjit Sen true storyteller whose bag is filled with a number of stories. Some make you laugh, some make you cry. All of them will connect to you. I think this is a great author in making
November 9, 2018
The author has done a fantastic job by bringing the common people to spotlight through his book. This unique collection has stories to which people can relate and feel. A must read if you are short stories fan.
November 9, 2018
This book is a collection of 23 stories which will bring you down to a path of nostalgia as it continues to haunt your day to day events. At least that’s what happened with me with this impeccable read.
November 9, 2018
Every story in the book is unique and hooks the readers. The portrayal of human emotions by the author is impeccable. This book is definitely one of the must read for short story lovers.
November 9, 2018
I love the way some stories like these touch the depths of your soul and stay with you for a very long time. A lovely engaging read, would highly recommend this book to readers of all age groups!
November 9, 2018
Only some stories take you on an emotional turmoil, it’s one of those stories. And that too not just one, but a collection of such stories making you visit your life yet again
November 2, 2018
Collaborating things from ordinary lives of people, this book is highly relatable to all kinds of people, leading different lives. Twenty Three stories which will touch your heart and will gift you lessons of a lifetime.
October 5, 2018
Title: Twenty Three- Collection of short stories 2017
Author: Bikramjit Sen
Pages: 176 pages
Publisher: Notion Press
Language: English
Price: Rs 175
Poignant with emotions, this book was a roller coaster ride of the various ups and downs of feelings you will be assaulted by as you move through the chapters. One instance, you will be laughing because you can relate to the characters so damn bad. The next, you will be bawling like a baby.
This little book touches upon a number of themes including but not limited to love, suspense, death, paranormal, reincarnation, introspection. It has something for everybody.
Breaking it down, I especially loved the cover. The chaotic splashes of colors are symbolic of the havoc your emotions will play on you when you read the book. It complements the inside of the book beautifully. In this case, I definitely judged the book by its cover. And, #SorryNotSorry.
I had to read it the moment I laid eyes on the cover.
Rating: 4/5
The language is simple yet mature. The words seem to flow smoothly. It makes for an easy read without being a snooze fest. The best combination, in my opinion.
Rating: 3.5/5
The range of themes, as I mentioned, is a spectrum of emotions. Despite the variety, the book doesn't seem all over the place. It's all carefully arranged to give a semblance of coming full circle as it progresses.
Rating: 4/5
Talking about favourites, I especially loved Platonic Love, Psycho, Outer, Heated, The legendary tale of Jatayu. The ending of Jatayu was so unexpectedly brilliant. It's safe to say it was one of my absolute favourites from the book.
Some stories did seem to drag and they could have done without the extended descriptions. Some were less story and more descriptions. That took away from the whole in-the-element feel. But it wasn't a total downer because I couldn't leave any story unfinished.
The others were fantastic though. Beautifully written, the whimsical feel to some of them was wonderful. I am sure the essence of some of the stories will stay with me for a long, long time.
I would recommend reading Twenty-Three-Collection-short-stories if you are looking for a light, emotion-packed, all-over-the-place-without-being-all-over-the-place, beautifully written book by a new author who seems to be mature beyond his years. He's definitely going on my authors to watch out for list.
Author: Bikramjit Sen
Pages: 176 pages
Publisher: Notion Press
Language: English
Price: Rs 175
Poignant with emotions, this book was a roller coaster ride of the various ups and downs of feelings you will be assaulted by as you move through the chapters. One instance, you will be laughing because you can relate to the characters so damn bad. The next, you will be bawling like a baby.
This little book touches upon a number of themes including but not limited to love, suspense, death, paranormal, reincarnation, introspection. It has something for everybody.
Breaking it down, I especially loved the cover. The chaotic splashes of colors are symbolic of the havoc your emotions will play on you when you read the book. It complements the inside of the book beautifully. In this case, I definitely judged the book by its cover. And, #SorryNotSorry.
I had to read it the moment I laid eyes on the cover.
Rating: 4/5
The language is simple yet mature. The words seem to flow smoothly. It makes for an easy read without being a snooze fest. The best combination, in my opinion.
Rating: 3.5/5
The range of themes, as I mentioned, is a spectrum of emotions. Despite the variety, the book doesn't seem all over the place. It's all carefully arranged to give a semblance of coming full circle as it progresses.
Rating: 4/5
Talking about favourites, I especially loved Platonic Love, Psycho, Outer, Heated, The legendary tale of Jatayu. The ending of Jatayu was so unexpectedly brilliant. It's safe to say it was one of my absolute favourites from the book.
Some stories did seem to drag and they could have done without the extended descriptions. Some were less story and more descriptions. That took away from the whole in-the-element feel. But it wasn't a total downer because I couldn't leave any story unfinished.
The others were fantastic though. Beautifully written, the whimsical feel to some of them was wonderful. I am sure the essence of some of the stories will stay with me for a long, long time.
I would recommend reading Twenty-Three-Collection-short-stories if you are looking for a light, emotion-packed, all-over-the-place-without-being-all-over-the-place, beautifully written book by a new author who seems to be mature beyond his years. He's definitely going on my authors to watch out for list.
September 18, 2018
Book Title: Twenty Three
Author: Bikramjit Sen
Format: Kindle
Book Title:
The book title ' Twenty Three - Collection of Short Stories ' is simple and illustrative.
Book Cover:
The cover image is an abstract painting with a young boy merrily jumping in joy. The various colors used can be related to different emotions a human undergoes.
Plot:
The book is a collection of brilliantly written collection of 23 short stories, each story explains a different emotion. The stories fall under various varied categories of topics like spirituality, self-help, psychology, human nature, human virtues and so on.
A quick snapshot of the 23 short stories below shows the author's skill in writing the book.
1. In the story, ' A visit to the unknown ' starts off in an abstract manner, goes through an absurd ride and ends with an abstract flame. Harry, the boy in the story undergoes a serious ride of many emotions in his dream and at the end what he discovers is the suspense.
2.In the story, ' Outer - Simple a reflection of the inner ' is the story about a grown-up gal who was once a careless, low ethic stated and ungrateful woman and her that attitude after a guy bumps into the joy, are very well explained.
3. In the story, ' Heated ', the importance of replying rather than reacting is explained in a very spine-chilling manner.
These are some of the excerpts from the 23 stories, and the author has to be given a round of applause for having chosen various neglected sensitive feelings that which we take generally for granted. The editing is one of the best things that I have observed. Kudos to the team!
What I like:
1. The narrative style is outstanding
2. Every story looks unique with a different plot
3. Almost all the human emotions are beautifully bestowed in the stories
4. The characters are very wisely chosen and have lived upon a reader's expectations.
5. The names of the characters or the places are very well maintained.
What I didn't like:
Few stories are written very abstractly, that may not reach every reader in the single instance. Though this is not to be mentioned, abstract and absurdism sometimes may blow off the reader's interest.
Characters:
Every story comprises a strong protagonist and in a few stories, the direct or indirect portrayal of other characters is well maintained.
Narration:
An absolutely page-turning style of narration is observed.
Language & Grammar:
Great language and rich vocabulary are used.
My Final Verdict: An excellently written collection of some good stories!
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Narration: 4/5
Language & Grammar: 4/5
Final Rating: 4/5
Author: Bikramjit Sen
Format: Kindle
Book Title:
The book title ' Twenty Three - Collection of Short Stories ' is simple and illustrative.
Book Cover:
The cover image is an abstract painting with a young boy merrily jumping in joy. The various colors used can be related to different emotions a human undergoes.
Plot:
The book is a collection of brilliantly written collection of 23 short stories, each story explains a different emotion. The stories fall under various varied categories of topics like spirituality, self-help, psychology, human nature, human virtues and so on.
A quick snapshot of the 23 short stories below shows the author's skill in writing the book.
1. In the story, ' A visit to the unknown ' starts off in an abstract manner, goes through an absurd ride and ends with an abstract flame. Harry, the boy in the story undergoes a serious ride of many emotions in his dream and at the end what he discovers is the suspense.
2.In the story, ' Outer - Simple a reflection of the inner ' is the story about a grown-up gal who was once a careless, low ethic stated and ungrateful woman and her that attitude after a guy bumps into the joy, are very well explained.
3. In the story, ' Heated ', the importance of replying rather than reacting is explained in a very spine-chilling manner.
These are some of the excerpts from the 23 stories, and the author has to be given a round of applause for having chosen various neglected sensitive feelings that which we take generally for granted. The editing is one of the best things that I have observed. Kudos to the team!
What I like:
1. The narrative style is outstanding
2. Every story looks unique with a different plot
3. Almost all the human emotions are beautifully bestowed in the stories
4. The characters are very wisely chosen and have lived upon a reader's expectations.
5. The names of the characters or the places are very well maintained.
What I didn't like:
Few stories are written very abstractly, that may not reach every reader in the single instance. Though this is not to be mentioned, abstract and absurdism sometimes may blow off the reader's interest.
Characters:
Every story comprises a strong protagonist and in a few stories, the direct or indirect portrayal of other characters is well maintained.
Narration:
An absolutely page-turning style of narration is observed.
Language & Grammar:
Great language and rich vocabulary are used.
My Final Verdict: An excellently written collection of some good stories!
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Narration: 4/5
Language & Grammar: 4/5
Final Rating: 4/5
September 24, 2018
These collection of stories, written by a 22 year old, handle some very interesting topics in a very mature manner. Issues such as abondoning our parents in their old age, concentrating too much on our looks, the stress of teenage years, the bond a child shares with his/her grandparents, etc. are very well encapsulated.
Although all stories are distinct in their own way, some of them that I liked the most are:
1. Pyscho- A childless couple from Calcutta is finally blessed with a baby boy. Nuton, although a loving boy, suddenly starts showing violent behaviour towards his parents, while remaining very dutiful towards everybody else. What could the reason be?
2. Heated- A group of friends meet and are arguing over the role and contribution of numerous prominent sociologists. The evening takes an unexpected turn when they get a phone call.
3. Magician- The story tracks the life of magician, Bhorot Kumar Das- his escapades with magic and his most amazing trick. This was an absolute page turner.
4. The legendary tale of Jatayu- A brilliant story, talking about a place called Bahamus, it has some very interesting concepts and character sketches. The ending is unexpected in a nice way.
The way the author has time and again, in different stories, touched upon spirituality, re-incarnation, death, the immortality of soul, the importance of human ties and self-discovery, and salvation justifies his interest and knowledge in the aforementioned areas.
Although on the whole the book is great, there are some things that I did not like. Some stories are vague, dwelling too much on author's thoughts about various things. This, for me, proved troublesome since it diverted the attention away from the story for a prolonged time. For instance, in the story titled, “Outer- Simply a reflection of the inner”, full justice could not be done to the concept behind it. Other than that, the way certain stories have been written, for example “Unleash”, were not to my taste, since the protagonist extends his unnecessary hostility towards his wife, to his children as well, making them believe that their mother was a pathetic human being, even though no such instance to validate the same has been provided.
Barring these things, I especially love the editing of the book; it is devoid of errors, and written in a way that piques the reader's interest. Rich, although lucid, vocabulary has been used, thereby ensuring easy readability.
Although all stories are distinct in their own way, some of them that I liked the most are:
1. Pyscho- A childless couple from Calcutta is finally blessed with a baby boy. Nuton, although a loving boy, suddenly starts showing violent behaviour towards his parents, while remaining very dutiful towards everybody else. What could the reason be?
2. Heated- A group of friends meet and are arguing over the role and contribution of numerous prominent sociologists. The evening takes an unexpected turn when they get a phone call.
3. Magician- The story tracks the life of magician, Bhorot Kumar Das- his escapades with magic and his most amazing trick. This was an absolute page turner.
4. The legendary tale of Jatayu- A brilliant story, talking about a place called Bahamus, it has some very interesting concepts and character sketches. The ending is unexpected in a nice way.
The way the author has time and again, in different stories, touched upon spirituality, re-incarnation, death, the immortality of soul, the importance of human ties and self-discovery, and salvation justifies his interest and knowledge in the aforementioned areas.
Although on the whole the book is great, there are some things that I did not like. Some stories are vague, dwelling too much on author's thoughts about various things. This, for me, proved troublesome since it diverted the attention away from the story for a prolonged time. For instance, in the story titled, “Outer- Simply a reflection of the inner”, full justice could not be done to the concept behind it. Other than that, the way certain stories have been written, for example “Unleash”, were not to my taste, since the protagonist extends his unnecessary hostility towards his wife, to his children as well, making them believe that their mother was a pathetic human being, even though no such instance to validate the same has been provided.
Barring these things, I especially love the editing of the book; it is devoid of errors, and written in a way that piques the reader's interest. Rich, although lucid, vocabulary has been used, thereby ensuring easy readability.
September 27, 2018
Twenty-Three: Collection of short stories
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Notion Press 1st edition 2017
Language: English
Writer: Bikramjit Sen
This is debut novel of Bikramjit Sen, A 21-year-old lad who has envied the rich values and cultural heritage of the city of joy Kolkata. His narration of stories is simple yet leaves a profound impact on the readers. The book comprises of 23 stories all vivid in nature scope and yet eloquent. They all belong to different genre and vastly covers different phases of character and life in general. Bikram’s storytelling leaves you in awe as some stories are humorous while some will grip you with grief and pain. The stories deal with philosophical mythological religious and few representing different personalities. His style of storytelling is supple and reminds you of folklore being told by grandparents. The language is simple yet eloquent, the anecdote leaves you wondering and pondering. These are small stories yet vastly any one of them could have been a full-blown story with standalone story as the characterization is strong and the storyline being rich. His influence of childhood regional tale and inquisitiveness can be seen oozing out from the stories. The essence of his thoughts can be identified by various dream narratives he has penned down as stories. His stories profoundly acknowledge the power of supreme, supernatural and one’s inner self and he has beautifully managed to craft stories out of such fragile topics.
Unleash, Raghu and his laptop are my favorite from the lot as both the story are some what similar yet there ends are opposite.
Great storytelling
Amazing cover
4/5
https://www.amazon.in/Twenty-Three-Co...
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Notion Press 1st edition 2017
Language: English
Writer: Bikramjit Sen
This is debut novel of Bikramjit Sen, A 21-year-old lad who has envied the rich values and cultural heritage of the city of joy Kolkata. His narration of stories is simple yet leaves a profound impact on the readers. The book comprises of 23 stories all vivid in nature scope and yet eloquent. They all belong to different genre and vastly covers different phases of character and life in general. Bikram’s storytelling leaves you in awe as some stories are humorous while some will grip you with grief and pain. The stories deal with philosophical mythological religious and few representing different personalities. His style of storytelling is supple and reminds you of folklore being told by grandparents. The language is simple yet eloquent, the anecdote leaves you wondering and pondering. These are small stories yet vastly any one of them could have been a full-blown story with standalone story as the characterization is strong and the storyline being rich. His influence of childhood regional tale and inquisitiveness can be seen oozing out from the stories. The essence of his thoughts can be identified by various dream narratives he has penned down as stories. His stories profoundly acknowledge the power of supreme, supernatural and one’s inner self and he has beautifully managed to craft stories out of such fragile topics.
Unleash, Raghu and his laptop are my favorite from the lot as both the story are some what similar yet there ends are opposite.
Great storytelling
Amazing cover
4/5
https://www.amazon.in/Twenty-Three-Co...
October 4, 2018
Book: Twenty Three: Collection of Short Stories
Author: Bikramjit Sen
Publisher: Notion Press
No. of Pages: 161
Cost: ₹175
The book is a collection of 23 short stories. It is an easy read and one can gulp it down in just one go. The language is simple and the narration flows smoothly making it comprehensible. However, I wish it was a bit more gripping and reader-friendly. The stories portray multiple emotions and the author takes us through vivid journeys. The topics that the young author choose to discuss are impressive and are thought-provoking.
Some stories are interesting while some are passable. Nonetheless, the author has done a great job overall. Bikramjit is just in his early twenties and has done a fine job of writing these short stories while trying to bring in the depth. The editing could have been a little better. I give three on five for the book.
No spoilers here :)
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Author: Bikramjit Sen
Publisher: Notion Press
No. of Pages: 161
Cost: ₹175
The book is a collection of 23 short stories. It is an easy read and one can gulp it down in just one go. The language is simple and the narration flows smoothly making it comprehensible. However, I wish it was a bit more gripping and reader-friendly. The stories portray multiple emotions and the author takes us through vivid journeys. The topics that the young author choose to discuss are impressive and are thought-provoking.
Some stories are interesting while some are passable. Nonetheless, the author has done a great job overall. Bikramjit is just in his early twenties and has done a fine job of writing these short stories while trying to bring in the depth. The editing could have been a little better. I give three on five for the book.
No spoilers here :)
- Instagram: @meghanazexpress
October 5, 2018
My Review- Book has a colourfull cover, it is quite attractive. This book is a collection of short stories. Some of these stories I really enjoyed and some of them were just ok and some of just didn't do anything for me. I thought that most of the stories in this collection were average. Some of them could have been better developed than they were.
All the stories are different, none of them related to each other. Stories are same as the book cover i.e. colourfull. I think the reason I did not give the book 5 stars is that the stories were not as strong as I expected. It is good writing. the characters and situation are relatable.
I would recommend it every short story lover.
I would give it 3/5 star
All the stories are different, none of them related to each other. Stories are same as the book cover i.e. colourfull. I think the reason I did not give the book 5 stars is that the stories were not as strong as I expected. It is good writing. the characters and situation are relatable.
I would recommend it every short story lover.
I would give it 3/5 star
September 25, 2018
Blurb-
Everyone has a story to tell or a story that deserves to be told. Since no person is the same, everyone’s life is a unique tale.
This uniqueness of different lives is honoured by Twenty Three: Collection of Short Stories that narrates the lives of various people.
Twenty Three tells all kinds of stories, ranging from stories of ordinary people to those of paranormal entities. So, step into different dimensions as you flip through the various stories of Twenty Three.
Review-
Life is unique. Author has truly narrated an amazing book with amazing unheard tales. A true page turner book and with short and unheard tales, author has brought a set of principles and revealed truths of life without hurting anyone's emotions. It's difficult how someone can even feel so many different kind of lives and narrate it like the author has personally went through all the phases he mentioned in these stories. Every story I read had a hidden moral in it and the way author describes every tale is just wonderful. 23 stories and each story takes you closer to the question of who you actually want to be? The answer is the moral you understand from each tale. Lucid language makes it an amazing read.
Overall ratings- 4/5
Narration- 5/5
Plot- 5/5
Characterization- 5/5
Title- 3/5
Cover- 4/5
Blurb- 4/5
Everyone has a story to tell or a story that deserves to be told. Since no person is the same, everyone’s life is a unique tale.
This uniqueness of different lives is honoured by Twenty Three: Collection of Short Stories that narrates the lives of various people.
Twenty Three tells all kinds of stories, ranging from stories of ordinary people to those of paranormal entities. So, step into different dimensions as you flip through the various stories of Twenty Three.
Review-
Life is unique. Author has truly narrated an amazing book with amazing unheard tales. A true page turner book and with short and unheard tales, author has brought a set of principles and revealed truths of life without hurting anyone's emotions. It's difficult how someone can even feel so many different kind of lives and narrate it like the author has personally went through all the phases he mentioned in these stories. Every story I read had a hidden moral in it and the way author describes every tale is just wonderful. 23 stories and each story takes you closer to the question of who you actually want to be? The answer is the moral you understand from each tale. Lucid language makes it an amazing read.
Overall ratings- 4/5
Narration- 5/5
Plot- 5/5
Characterization- 5/5
Title- 3/5
Cover- 4/5
Blurb- 4/5
September 25, 2018
Book: Twenty Three: Collection of Short Stories
Author: Bikramjit Sen
Publisher: Notion Press
Published in the year: 2018
Pages: 161
Price: ₹175
Brief review:
The cover of the book catches your eye, so we just can't skip but talk about it. It is an amalgamation of all the positive colors like yellow, green, different shades of blue, tint’s of orange, and dot’s of white like fireflies on a sparkly night. In the midst of all this is a shadow of a boy, who appears to be walking ahead carefree. All this gives a pretty good vibe about the book and makes you excited to read what’s stored inside.
Coming to the stories, as the title suggests, the book is a collection of twenty-three short stories. These stories are not related and stand on there own. The string that holds the book together is human emotions, sentiments, the underlying psychology behind what a person does, the spirituality, the idea of death and everything else that makes a person who they are. These stories bring forth the various dimensions of life.
The style of narration of the stories is captivating, though at a few places it appears more descriptive and less story that is compensated by the overall plot and story-line. The characters in the stories are relatable, the stories are lucid and surely leads the reader on to reading one story after the other.
Author: Bikramjit Sen
Publisher: Notion Press
Published in the year: 2018
Pages: 161
Price: ₹175
Brief review:
The cover of the book catches your eye, so we just can't skip but talk about it. It is an amalgamation of all the positive colors like yellow, green, different shades of blue, tint’s of orange, and dot’s of white like fireflies on a sparkly night. In the midst of all this is a shadow of a boy, who appears to be walking ahead carefree. All this gives a pretty good vibe about the book and makes you excited to read what’s stored inside.
Coming to the stories, as the title suggests, the book is a collection of twenty-three short stories. These stories are not related and stand on there own. The string that holds the book together is human emotions, sentiments, the underlying psychology behind what a person does, the spirituality, the idea of death and everything else that makes a person who they are. These stories bring forth the various dimensions of life.
The style of narration of the stories is captivating, though at a few places it appears more descriptive and less story that is compensated by the overall plot and story-line. The characters in the stories are relatable, the stories are lucid and surely leads the reader on to reading one story after the other.
September 25, 2018
Well the book is a collection of 23 short stories just as the title says. Each portraying a different human emotion. The authors thoughts before each chapter is something that would not be liked by all. Since at places it seems like it takes too much importance drifting away the focus.
While some stories are exception, some led to a drag to the pace that was already set by the previous chapters. The book speaks about death, re-incarnation, psychology, spirituality. This shows the author’s interests on the topics.
Some of the emotions portrayed are those which are neglected by us. The author should be applauded for making each emotion a center of focus in each chapter.
Outer, Heated, the legendary tale of Jatayu are few chapters I personally liked.
The characterization was very well maintained throughout each chapter. The narration was excellent and played a pivotal role making the book a definite page turner.
A commendable job on the cover design which is a portrayal of colors depicting emotions surrounding the human life.
The editing was perfect; amongst the recent books I’ve read.
While some stories are exception, some led to a drag to the pace that was already set by the previous chapters. The book speaks about death, re-incarnation, psychology, spirituality. This shows the author’s interests on the topics.
Some of the emotions portrayed are those which are neglected by us. The author should be applauded for making each emotion a center of focus in each chapter.
Outer, Heated, the legendary tale of Jatayu are few chapters I personally liked.
The characterization was very well maintained throughout each chapter. The narration was excellent and played a pivotal role making the book a definite page turner.
A commendable job on the cover design which is a portrayal of colors depicting emotions surrounding the human life.
The editing was perfect; amongst the recent books I’ve read.
September 24, 2018
With an abstract cover having an amalgamation of different colours, each symbolizing a sentiment, this author does justice to the first look. Covering a vast range of topics like after-life, reincarnation, immortality, spiritual awakening, putting first things first (prioritizing) and introspection-retrospection- the stories have been cherry picked to elucidate each concept. However, the mix and merge is not uniform. Since it is always better to handle things one at a time, the author’s approach to deal with such topics in such brevity doesn’t leave the readers satiated.
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September 26, 2018
Loved this collection. The great collection of stories, observational , character driven , brilliant in style and tone. Many stories are whimiscal that makes them incredibly beautiful and sad at the same time. The characters are interestiing. Language is simple and easy to understand. The cover of the book is beautiful and compel you to pick it up. The title is apt. Language : Greatest of all ? and Platonic love are my favourite. A must read book for those who read short stories. Highly recommend !
December 1, 2018
Embarking the best of wisdom with those short stories, Mr. Bikramjet Sen has done a fabulous job in making the world around us a lot simpler. The book is one amiable read.
December 1, 2018
It was an amazing emotional read.Narration is truly gripping that you don't want to put it down till you finish the book. Truly impeccable.
December 1, 2018
Every details are so relatable and with so much of information that you actually live the moment which you might have already experienced in life.
December 1, 2018
The style of writing being simple and easy makes the reading very pleasurable. Have finished the novel in two days flat. A truly refreshing read.
September 9, 2018
REVIEW BY PSYCHOLOGY SEEKER : GOOD COLLECTION OF STORIES
It is the combination of fiction, psychology, spirituality, and philosophy...
Stories are written in a very lucid manner so that anyone can easily read the book... 👍
It is the combination of fiction, psychology, spirituality, and philosophy...
Stories are written in a very lucid manner so that anyone can easily read the book... 👍
October 7, 2018
Twenty three
The book is a compilation of short stories. The selfevident fact can be explained by merely looking at the subtitle provided below the title of the book.
Cover is beautiful. It has been designed well.
Title is apt & goes with the plot in hand.
The book consists of 20 short stories & can be completed very quickly without much hassle. Typical Bengali stories & characters have been portrayed & centred around it. Construction of stories are quite good.
However, what I didn't like is the ending at many places across the book. It irks me off when I find that the plot has been designed well & every aspect has been maintained in a prominent manner. Especially, the starting of each story catches up with pace with a unique diabolic approach. But, the lackadaisal approach towards the ending section of the stories spoils the fun while reading the book.
Language is simple & okay. It has been prolonged unnecessarily. Monotonous approach for narration is unfamished giving an unfortunate unfavourable taste towards the dull storyline towards the book.
Overall, a good attempt!
The book is a compilation of short stories. The selfevident fact can be explained by merely looking at the subtitle provided below the title of the book.
Cover is beautiful. It has been designed well.
Title is apt & goes with the plot in hand.
The book consists of 20 short stories & can be completed very quickly without much hassle. Typical Bengali stories & characters have been portrayed & centred around it. Construction of stories are quite good.
However, what I didn't like is the ending at many places across the book. It irks me off when I find that the plot has been designed well & every aspect has been maintained in a prominent manner. Especially, the starting of each story catches up with pace with a unique diabolic approach. But, the lackadaisal approach towards the ending section of the stories spoils the fun while reading the book.
Language is simple & okay. It has been prolonged unnecessarily. Monotonous approach for narration is unfamished giving an unfortunate unfavourable taste towards the dull storyline towards the book.
Overall, a good attempt!
October 4, 2018
Twenty three, this book is a collection of twenty three short stories carrying different emotions. Each story has a strong protagonist. The stories are realistic which we can relate to our daily life.
Vocabulary used in the stories is impressive.
Stories start on a good note but it fades in some parts as it goes. Some stories have unconvincing climaxes.
Every story is unique but few end up without a proper note.
Author is in his early twenties, but had done a good job in expressing the emotions, but could have done better in conveying them.
Overall rating: 2.5
Vocabulary used in the stories is impressive.
Stories start on a good note but it fades in some parts as it goes. Some stories have unconvincing climaxes.
Every story is unique but few end up without a proper note.
Author is in his early twenties, but had done a good job in expressing the emotions, but could have done better in conveying them.
Overall rating: 2.5
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