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They Go to Sleep
A young widow of a drug overdose victim disappears from Goa. Three years later, a British National claims to know her whereabouts minutes before departing for London Heathrow. The Police of two states is pressed into a joint manhunt. ‘They Go to Sleep’ is a racy thriller on police procedure and criminal psychology.
In the year 2043, when nobody sends a letter anymore, an unlikely candidate decides to write about his springtime memories that are soon going to be erased. When his identity gets revealed, the impact on several individuals and the society at large assumes epic proportions. ‘A Man of Letters’ is a science fiction with humane emotions at its core.
A promising poet meets his muse on board a train. They share a captivating conversation but forget to ask each other’s name. Will they be able to meet again in an Indian metro? ‘What’s In a Name?’ is a humorous look at everything Bengali: gossip, fish, cutlets and the Kolkata Book Fair.
These three stories are joined by nine equally exhilarating tales of ordinary people and the choices that they make under extraordinary circumstances. The compilation will surely compel the readers to keep their midnight lamps burning.
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Published January 17, 2019
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May 9, 2019How would it be to read stories of different people in a single book?
' They go to sleep' is a collection of three stories joined by Nine equally exhilarating tales of ordinary people.
A young widow disappears from Goa. Three years later, a British National claims to know her. The police of either states start the hunt and end up showing us a thriller about criminal psychology.
What if decades later, when the world works on robotic technology, you suddenly receive a handwritten letter? Doesn't it sound interesting? Then comes, 'A man of letters', a sci-fi with human emotions.
Last but not the least, a poet meets a girl on train. They exchange words that turns into a long conversation. However they do not not know each other's names. Will they ever be able to meet?
For the answers, read the short tales from 'They go to sleep'.
🍁 The selection of title and the storyline is good.
🍁 The grammar is perfect with no flaws.
🍁 But with too many names and characters, the author made it difficult for a reader like me to remember.
🍁 Some parts of the story felt dry.
🍁 The best part is I really loved 'What' s in a name'.
' They go to sleep' is a collection of three stories joined by Nine equally exhilarating tales of ordinary people.
A young widow disappears from Goa. Three years later, a British National claims to know her. The police of either states start the hunt and end up showing us a thriller about criminal psychology.
What if decades later, when the world works on robotic technology, you suddenly receive a handwritten letter? Doesn't it sound interesting? Then comes, 'A man of letters', a sci-fi with human emotions.
Last but not the least, a poet meets a girl on train. They exchange words that turns into a long conversation. However they do not not know each other's names. Will they ever be able to meet?
For the answers, read the short tales from 'They go to sleep'.
🍁 The selection of title and the storyline is good.
🍁 The grammar is perfect with no flaws.
🍁 But with too many names and characters, the author made it difficult for a reader like me to remember.
🍁 Some parts of the story felt dry.
🍁 The best part is I really loved 'What' s in a name'.
July 4, 2019
They Go To Sleep is a collection of twelve short stories which are unrelated, each with a different genre and backdrop. They go to sleep is the name of the book as well as the first story, which is kind of a starter on how the stories ahead are going to be. While all of them are fictious, some of them draw heavy inspiration from real life stories, with the author presenting his own take of the real incidents. The genres vary from thriller to futuristic science to suspense and romance. However, all the stories have a dark theme and a certain mystery which will keep the reader guessing on how each story is going to end.
The narration style as well as the characters in each of these stories are very engaging, irrespective of the theme and genre, which portray the brilliance of the author. As with most short stories, the author tries to shock the reader with unexpected endings. Also, most stories go back and forth in time giving the audience the required intrigue into the respective story’s timeline. These features stories hence cater to varying audience taste due to the wide variety of genres they are based on.
Most stories also show potential to be a complete novel on their own and the author should have explored them further instead of abruptly bringing them to an end. The book is definitely not a light read as the stories are meant to entertain the intelligent audience who look for stories with strong concepts. Some of them also come with a string message that makes the reader brood about even
after they have long ended. Special mention to the book cover which amps up the suspense quotient. As with any short story collection, the author needs to be extra careful in holding the audience’s attention in those few pages and Saugata has completely succeeded in that aspect. A must read for lovers of short stories and those who long for books that will make them think, this book is an excellent pick for a lazy monsoon afternoon.
The narration style as well as the characters in each of these stories are very engaging, irrespective of the theme and genre, which portray the brilliance of the author. As with most short stories, the author tries to shock the reader with unexpected endings. Also, most stories go back and forth in time giving the audience the required intrigue into the respective story’s timeline. These features stories hence cater to varying audience taste due to the wide variety of genres they are based on.
Most stories also show potential to be a complete novel on their own and the author should have explored them further instead of abruptly bringing them to an end. The book is definitely not a light read as the stories are meant to entertain the intelligent audience who look for stories with strong concepts. Some of them also come with a string message that makes the reader brood about even
after they have long ended. Special mention to the book cover which amps up the suspense quotient. As with any short story collection, the author needs to be extra careful in holding the audience’s attention in those few pages and Saugata has completely succeeded in that aspect. A must read for lovers of short stories and those who long for books that will make them think, this book is an excellent pick for a lazy monsoon afternoon.
April 20, 2019
They go to sleep is a collection of 12 short stories which are quite well-written. Each story is absolutely engaging and is detailed in such a manner that will hold your attention till the end. I'll share the chapter title as well as my thoughts for the same.
1. They go to sleep.
This suspense story convey the beginning of an exciting cold case which unravels in the next few pages. The narration was stellar.
2. Six nights seven lives.
At beginning this story didn't make any sense, it was like watching the characters lives from afar but gradually the mystery unfolded.
3. Blowing in the wind.
This was an interesting chapter because it had story within a story if that makes any sense. Anyways I loved the reference to the books that the characters talked about.
4. A man of letters.
A furistic story involving elements of mystery and emotional justification.Technology that helps receive letters through and nobody wrote anything anymore but one incident occurs leading to the change.
5. P for payback.
A politics rivalry amidst the chaos of majorly failed assassination.
6. Rare.
This was my favourite among all the short stories. A dark conscious with a hint of greed.
7. It was time.
This was one was a short one. With only two pages,it gave me chills because the ending was so creepy.
8. Aperture.
Another one that would have been great if it had been made in a full novel. The characters were easy to follow as well as the story developed in an unique manner.
9. A man who sold his gods.
This was a difficult story to read because of the involvement of too many characters but still the end was sufficient to make up for that.
10. The other side.
A story with a mystery of long lost daughter. An emotional reunion with an unexpected twist.
11. The short lives of Shazia Sultana.
It focuses on how social media can at times make people disappointed. Fake identifies and cyber crime which are getting common day after day.
12. What's in a name?
The final story of the book that ends on a hilarious encounter. I literally had a smile on my face after reading the ending of this story.
So these were the stories that makes up the book They go to sleep. To be honest all these have a potential to be made into full fledged novels. Every story was unique and creative in its own way. You'll need to delve deeper into the book for there are sometimes many characters involve and if you loose focus,you'll end up missing a major clue.
Overall it was a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
"I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset" with a hyperlink to https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in
1. They go to sleep.
This suspense story convey the beginning of an exciting cold case which unravels in the next few pages. The narration was stellar.
2. Six nights seven lives.
At beginning this story didn't make any sense, it was like watching the characters lives from afar but gradually the mystery unfolded.
3. Blowing in the wind.
This was an interesting chapter because it had story within a story if that makes any sense. Anyways I loved the reference to the books that the characters talked about.
4. A man of letters.
A furistic story involving elements of mystery and emotional justification.Technology that helps receive letters through and nobody wrote anything anymore but one incident occurs leading to the change.
5. P for payback.
A politics rivalry amidst the chaos of majorly failed assassination.
6. Rare.
This was my favourite among all the short stories. A dark conscious with a hint of greed.
7. It was time.
This was one was a short one. With only two pages,it gave me chills because the ending was so creepy.
8. Aperture.
Another one that would have been great if it had been made in a full novel. The characters were easy to follow as well as the story developed in an unique manner.
9. A man who sold his gods.
This was a difficult story to read because of the involvement of too many characters but still the end was sufficient to make up for that.
10. The other side.
A story with a mystery of long lost daughter. An emotional reunion with an unexpected twist.
11. The short lives of Shazia Sultana.
It focuses on how social media can at times make people disappointed. Fake identifies and cyber crime which are getting common day after day.
12. What's in a name?
The final story of the book that ends on a hilarious encounter. I literally had a smile on my face after reading the ending of this story.
So these were the stories that makes up the book They go to sleep. To be honest all these have a potential to be made into full fledged novels. Every story was unique and creative in its own way. You'll need to delve deeper into the book for there are sometimes many characters involve and if you loose focus,you'll end up missing a major clue.
Overall it was a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
"I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset" with a hyperlink to https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in
May 25, 2019
🔖Book - They Go To Sleep
🔖Author - Saugata Chakraborty
🔖Publishers - Notionpress.com
🔖Introduction- A collection of 12 unique short tales compiled together in a volume of 100 pages.
🔖Review -
🔰Plot & Narration - Impressive Plot and Crisp narration.
-Fast Paced with few of the stories easily predictable
- Interesting and engaging which keeps the readers hooked till the end.
- Time to time twists and turns in the stories add thrill to the reading experience of the readers.
-Some of the stories have the potential to be converted into a full fledged novel.
🔰Character Potrayl & Language - Realistic and Relatable characters.
- Apt and potent words have been used throughout all the stories.
-Amateur reader may find some difficulty in understanding the meaning of few words and phrases for which the author has especially added chapterwise Glossary at the end of the book.
🔰Cover and Title - The cover of the book is meticulously designed giving a bit of the dark and mystery element to it.
-The title too seems appropriate and justified representing the title of the 1st story.
🔰Writing Style and Recommendation - The writting style of the author is highly convincing and commendable here . I would love to read more from him especially a suspense or crime thriller.
- Highly recommended for all short story lovers.
🔖Read the detailed review here at - mybookscorner.home.blog
🔖Author - Saugata Chakraborty
🔖Publishers - Notionpress.com
🔖Introduction- A collection of 12 unique short tales compiled together in a volume of 100 pages.
🔖Review -
🔰Plot & Narration - Impressive Plot and Crisp narration.
-Fast Paced with few of the stories easily predictable
- Interesting and engaging which keeps the readers hooked till the end.
- Time to time twists and turns in the stories add thrill to the reading experience of the readers.
-Some of the stories have the potential to be converted into a full fledged novel.
🔰Character Potrayl & Language - Realistic and Relatable characters.
- Apt and potent words have been used throughout all the stories.
-Amateur reader may find some difficulty in understanding the meaning of few words and phrases for which the author has especially added chapterwise Glossary at the end of the book.
🔰Cover and Title - The cover of the book is meticulously designed giving a bit of the dark and mystery element to it.
-The title too seems appropriate and justified representing the title of the 1st story.
🔰Writing Style and Recommendation - The writting style of the author is highly convincing and commendable here . I would love to read more from him especially a suspense or crime thriller.
- Highly recommended for all short story lovers.
🔖Read the detailed review here at - mybookscorner.home.blog
May 3, 2019
Book name : They go to sleep
Author : Saugata Chakraborty
Pages :102
Publisher : Notion Publisher
My rating : 🌠🌠🌠🌠/5
My review
They go to Sleep is a collection of short stories which contains a total 12 stories. The have been which have been divided into chapters and each chapter presents a story to the reader.
The story belong to various genres but have a sense of common forbearing of suspense and mystery.
The tittle is very interesting and catchy . And the cover is pure nostalgia for me as it reminds me of streets of north Kolkata during late night . When few soul venture out into the streets. In fact the cover itself set a moods of suspense and inevitable tragedy . The slow and stealth kind . The ones which creeps into your in those silent moment .
And this very theme have been continued into the stories as well .
The individual tittle of the stories is also apt and interesting.
The writing is mature and well developed . And language used is complex . The characterisation was wonderful in most of the stories while in some it seemed to slightly hurried
Overall it was nice collection and recommend it to the attentive reader , as the book demands attention.
Author : Saugata Chakraborty
Pages :102
Publisher : Notion Publisher
My rating : 🌠🌠🌠🌠/5
My review
They go to Sleep is a collection of short stories which contains a total 12 stories. The have been which have been divided into chapters and each chapter presents a story to the reader.
The story belong to various genres but have a sense of common forbearing of suspense and mystery.
The tittle is very interesting and catchy . And the cover is pure nostalgia for me as it reminds me of streets of north Kolkata during late night . When few soul venture out into the streets. In fact the cover itself set a moods of suspense and inevitable tragedy . The slow and stealth kind . The ones which creeps into your in those silent moment .
And this very theme have been continued into the stories as well .
The individual tittle of the stories is also apt and interesting.
The writing is mature and well developed . And language used is complex . The characterisation was wonderful in most of the stories while in some it seemed to slightly hurried
Overall it was nice collection and recommend it to the attentive reader , as the book demands attention.
May 23, 2019
This collection of short stories was beyond good or bad. I would like to describe it as 'interesting'. Followed by a brief preface and introduction, it contains the following stories:
1. They Go To Sleep
2. Six Days, Seven Lives
3. Blowing in the Wind
4. A Man of Letters
5. P for Payback
6. Rare
7. It Was Time
8. Aperture
9. The Man Who Sold His Gods
10. The Other Side
11. The Short Lives of Shazia Sultana
12. What's in a Name
These stories are quintessentially modern. They have post-modern narratives which carry stories and characters across uneven terrains. They are uniformly well written. Unfortunately, at times the experimentation with non-linear format became prominent at the expense of story. As a result, stunning, shocking, soothing or moving stories became rather difficult to follow.
If you are looking for a set of 'Indian' short stories that combine Bengali quirkiness and several other flavours, resulting in fresh and modern narratives, this book would be a really good choice.
Recommended.
1. They Go To Sleep
2. Six Days, Seven Lives
3. Blowing in the Wind
4. A Man of Letters
5. P for Payback
6. Rare
7. It Was Time
8. Aperture
9. The Man Who Sold His Gods
10. The Other Side
11. The Short Lives of Shazia Sultana
12. What's in a Name
These stories are quintessentially modern. They have post-modern narratives which carry stories and characters across uneven terrains. They are uniformly well written. Unfortunately, at times the experimentation with non-linear format became prominent at the expense of story. As a result, stunning, shocking, soothing or moving stories became rather difficult to follow.
If you are looking for a set of 'Indian' short stories that combine Bengali quirkiness and several other flavours, resulting in fresh and modern narratives, this book would be a really good choice.
Recommended.
March 12, 2019
This book includes 12 stories, each set in a different background.
The first story, ‘They go to sleep’ is about a lady who simply dozes off after her arrest. A Kolkata Taxi driver finds a handbag inside his taxi and he informed the police. Much to amazement, these incidents track back an old case.
You can read more book review on https://www.haloofbooks.com/
‘Six days, seven lives’ is a story of people who have a common link in between them.
‘Blowing in the wind’ narrates a story of a couple who are successful in their career and things take a turn when their dead bodies are found.
‘A Man of letters’ is one of the best stories in the book, wherein the year of 2043 a man writes letters, the twist at the end is unpredictable.
‘Rare’ is the story of a man who finds collectible and rare old coins of rupees. However, he has made a tough decision to overcoming his greed.
‘It was time’ is the shortest story in the book, which has a paranormal twist at the end.
‘Aperture’ is a brilliant story which shows the condition of Kashmir through the eyes of a Kashmiri girl who loves to click pictures.
‘The man who sold his gods’ is a story about a man, who smuggles the ancient idols from India and his tactics are extremely brilliant.
‘The other side’ depicts a story a man from the village waiting for the doctor. He wants to tell him something which has happened many years ago. The story links back to the past and connects to the present.
‘The Short lives of Shazia Sultana’ is about internet love, where a man finds himself hard to overcome from the death of his online lover. However, in the end, the truth traumatized him even more.
‘What’s in a name?’ is a story of two strangers who befriended in the travel however, they forgot to ask each other’s name, what happens next is simply amusing.
Writing style:
The language is easy, however, the narration is little complicated as the instances jump from one point to other leaving readers in confusion. I have to read some stories twice to understand the gist.
My perception:
This book runs to 100 pages but this is not a vague read and the readers have to fully concentrate on the story. Each story belongs to a different genre and they give different essence. All the stories are wonderful but it is meant for the serious readers which is a kind of drawback to the book. I just loved the last story of the book ‘What’s in the name?’ and the paranormal story of ‘it was time’. ‘The man of letters’, ‘Aperture’, ‘The short life of Shazia Sultana’ are also an engaging read. The story formation needed to be simple as it would have increased the joy of reading.
In the nutshell, this book is a bit complicated to read, but surely worth to read as the readers find 12 different genre and clever stories in one platter.
The first story, ‘They go to sleep’ is about a lady who simply dozes off after her arrest. A Kolkata Taxi driver finds a handbag inside his taxi and he informed the police. Much to amazement, these incidents track back an old case.
You can read more book review on https://www.haloofbooks.com/
‘Six days, seven lives’ is a story of people who have a common link in between them.
‘Blowing in the wind’ narrates a story of a couple who are successful in their career and things take a turn when their dead bodies are found.
‘A Man of letters’ is one of the best stories in the book, wherein the year of 2043 a man writes letters, the twist at the end is unpredictable.
‘Rare’ is the story of a man who finds collectible and rare old coins of rupees. However, he has made a tough decision to overcoming his greed.
‘It was time’ is the shortest story in the book, which has a paranormal twist at the end.
‘Aperture’ is a brilliant story which shows the condition of Kashmir through the eyes of a Kashmiri girl who loves to click pictures.
‘The man who sold his gods’ is a story about a man, who smuggles the ancient idols from India and his tactics are extremely brilliant.
‘The other side’ depicts a story a man from the village waiting for the doctor. He wants to tell him something which has happened many years ago. The story links back to the past and connects to the present.
‘The Short lives of Shazia Sultana’ is about internet love, where a man finds himself hard to overcome from the death of his online lover. However, in the end, the truth traumatized him even more.
‘What’s in a name?’ is a story of two strangers who befriended in the travel however, they forgot to ask each other’s name, what happens next is simply amusing.
Writing style:
The language is easy, however, the narration is little complicated as the instances jump from one point to other leaving readers in confusion. I have to read some stories twice to understand the gist.
My perception:
This book runs to 100 pages but this is not a vague read and the readers have to fully concentrate on the story. Each story belongs to a different genre and they give different essence. All the stories are wonderful but it is meant for the serious readers which is a kind of drawback to the book. I just loved the last story of the book ‘What’s in the name?’ and the paranormal story of ‘it was time’. ‘The man of letters’, ‘Aperture’, ‘The short life of Shazia Sultana’ are also an engaging read. The story formation needed to be simple as it would have increased the joy of reading.
In the nutshell, this book is a bit complicated to read, but surely worth to read as the readers find 12 different genre and clever stories in one platter.
March 28, 2019
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I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Before anything else, let's talk about what made me pick this book up in the first place. It was the title. For a short story collection (which I initially assumed it to be), it was a fairly unusual title and I was intrigued. However, when I began reading it, I realized that the book is so much more than a simple short story collection. The book is a story of short stories. Makes sense? Believe me, once you read the book, it will!
Anyway, the book consists of 12 short stories, each of them unique in their own way. And each of them is a nice read. By a "nice" read I mean that neither of these stories is uninteresting in any sense. Once you are done with a story, you realize why it really is written and what the significance behind it is, and what Chakraborty intends to say, and that she didn't write it just for the heck of it.
Despite being just over a 100 pages in length, the book holds much promise and leaves an impact on its reader (did on me, at least). And it keeps one hooked, despite it being a combination of short stories.
Lastly, I'd like to say that the cover of this book is really beautiful and having it on my shelf feels pleasing! <3
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Before anything else, let's talk about what made me pick this book up in the first place. It was the title. For a short story collection (which I initially assumed it to be), it was a fairly unusual title and I was intrigued. However, when I began reading it, I realized that the book is so much more than a simple short story collection. The book is a story of short stories. Makes sense? Believe me, once you read the book, it will!
Anyway, the book consists of 12 short stories, each of them unique in their own way. And each of them is a nice read. By a "nice" read I mean that neither of these stories is uninteresting in any sense. Once you are done with a story, you realize why it really is written and what the significance behind it is, and what Chakraborty intends to say, and that she didn't write it just for the heck of it.
Despite being just over a 100 pages in length, the book holds much promise and leaves an impact on its reader (did on me, at least). And it keeps one hooked, despite it being a combination of short stories.
Lastly, I'd like to say that the cover of this book is really beautiful and having it on my shelf feels pleasing! <3
May 15, 2019
Title: They Go to Sleep
Author: Saugata Chakraborty
Publisher: Notion Press
Genre: Short Stories
Format: Paperback
Language: English
No. of pages: 102
I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset. (https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in) Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The cover of this book is a really intriguing one and with its dark colour scheme, it really goes well with the stories inside. Before reading the story, I was sure this was entirely something suspenseful and such, but it turns out, it was really a different kind of suspenseful and yet, I loved it. the title is actually from one of the various stories within the book and that specific story in itself is totally mindblowing.
Of all the 12 stories included within the collection (Thy go to sleep; Six days, seven lives; Blowing in the wind; A man of letters; P for payback; Rare; It was time; Aperture; The man who sold his gods; The other side; The short lives of Shazia Sultana; What’s in a name?) I really enjoyed reading Blowing in the wind, A man of letters, It was time, The other side and What’s in a name?
Short stories really need to b kept under a strict word limit and the author has followed that, without making the stories lose their shock or surprise inducing elements. The plotlines created by the author are made in a very planned way and once the reader reaches the end of the story, he is left wondering, ‘How the hell did I not see this coming?!’ the characters were all fleshed out and they seemed do very real, it was no wonder every reader got pulled in.
There however, needs to be a bit of editing and I think that would make the rest perfect for the readers. The language and the writing is a bit complex however, and I am not sure of every person would understand it. Nonetheless, it is worth praising and done beautifully. The inclusion of the glossary was also a great addition that I liked. It was a very helpful thing for readers who are not very familiar with the words the author has used.
This was an enjoyable read and I rate it 4/5 stars.
Author: Saugata Chakraborty
Publisher: Notion Press
Genre: Short Stories
Format: Paperback
Language: English
No. of pages: 102
I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset. (https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in) Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The cover of this book is a really intriguing one and with its dark colour scheme, it really goes well with the stories inside. Before reading the story, I was sure this was entirely something suspenseful and such, but it turns out, it was really a different kind of suspenseful and yet, I loved it. the title is actually from one of the various stories within the book and that specific story in itself is totally mindblowing.
Of all the 12 stories included within the collection (Thy go to sleep; Six days, seven lives; Blowing in the wind; A man of letters; P for payback; Rare; It was time; Aperture; The man who sold his gods; The other side; The short lives of Shazia Sultana; What’s in a name?) I really enjoyed reading Blowing in the wind, A man of letters, It was time, The other side and What’s in a name?
Short stories really need to b kept under a strict word limit and the author has followed that, without making the stories lose their shock or surprise inducing elements. The plotlines created by the author are made in a very planned way and once the reader reaches the end of the story, he is left wondering, ‘How the hell did I not see this coming?!’ the characters were all fleshed out and they seemed do very real, it was no wonder every reader got pulled in.
There however, needs to be a bit of editing and I think that would make the rest perfect for the readers. The language and the writing is a bit complex however, and I am not sure of every person would understand it. Nonetheless, it is worth praising and done beautifully. The inclusion of the glossary was also a great addition that I liked. It was a very helpful thing for readers who are not very familiar with the words the author has used.
This was an enjoyable read and I rate it 4/5 stars.
May 2, 2019
THEY GO TO SLEEP by Saugata Chakraborty is a collection of short stories of a story!. A wonderful story of a young widow who disappeared from Goa. What will happen next?
It’s a book with a wonderful story. The plot of the story is interesting full of twists and turns. The narration of the story is crisp and up to the point. Themes like crime, thriller, mystery, politics are used by the author making the story more appealing.
The language used by the author is simple. One can connect to the story well. The crisp and gripping writing style again made the story engaging keeping the reader hooked throughout.
The characters that the author made are strong and keeps the reader invested in. It’s a short book with some amazing twists. I liked how the author sequenced the events. The cover and the title of the story is impressive.
It’s a wonderful story with an amazing plot, and a quick read too. A book for all the those who love reading mystery. Waiting for more books from the author.
It’s a book with a wonderful story. The plot of the story is interesting full of twists and turns. The narration of the story is crisp and up to the point. Themes like crime, thriller, mystery, politics are used by the author making the story more appealing.
The language used by the author is simple. One can connect to the story well. The crisp and gripping writing style again made the story engaging keeping the reader hooked throughout.
The characters that the author made are strong and keeps the reader invested in. It’s a short book with some amazing twists. I liked how the author sequenced the events. The cover and the title of the story is impressive.
It’s a wonderful story with an amazing plot, and a quick read too. A book for all the those who love reading mystery. Waiting for more books from the author.
March 19, 2019
It is a collection of short stories. All stories stand out with the variety. Author has a quite palpable writing. The stories connect with deep emotions of the reader.
The story titles "They Go to Sleep" is a mix of thriller and literary fiction. "Six days Seven Lives" proceed as a suspense story yet it couldn't be counted as a thriller. The climax comes without much drama. "Man of letters" is a futuristic story. "Rare" is an interesting story. It's an informative fiction. "The short lives of Shazia Sultana" is a realistic fiction. It is a story that could happen to anyone in this digital age and it could have happened to many.
What blew my mind are two stories- "It was time" and "The other side". Both stories hooks the reader to each sentence and end up with a mind-blowing climax. The remaining five stories, though good ones, failed to create a gluing impact in the minds of the readers.
The style of narration is something that needs special mention. Author's capability to play with words is impeccable.
The story titles "They Go to Sleep" is a mix of thriller and literary fiction. "Six days Seven Lives" proceed as a suspense story yet it couldn't be counted as a thriller. The climax comes without much drama. "Man of letters" is a futuristic story. "Rare" is an interesting story. It's an informative fiction. "The short lives of Shazia Sultana" is a realistic fiction. It is a story that could happen to anyone in this digital age and it could have happened to many.
What blew my mind are two stories- "It was time" and "The other side". Both stories hooks the reader to each sentence and end up with a mind-blowing climax. The remaining five stories, though good ones, failed to create a gluing impact in the minds of the readers.
The style of narration is something that needs special mention. Author's capability to play with words is impeccable.
August 29, 2019
They go to sleep by @saugatathechakraborty .
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#Insight - A deep dark monochrome book cover, made me hope for literally a lot. "They go to sleep" as a title is fascinating but fails to convey the strengths the buyer may anticipate for. .
@saugatathechakraborty is a central banker which was also a reason for anticipation of something good. Though the title disproves the anticipation as in the foreword author acknowledges and reader comes to know "They go to sleep" is just another chapter from the book which did not impress me a lot.
#Review- Unique characters comes from a diversity unlike other short story books which have stories from one realm.
But something constantly felt missing, may be an equally good script editing, it felt at lots of places in need of substantial and developmental editing. Which would have changed the face of the book.
Character description fails in few of the chapters. But the good story nullifies the crevices.
" _Six days, seven lives_ " is an outstanding story.
" _The man who sold his gods_ " became my favourite in this book. " _Short lives of Shazia sultan_ " and " _What's in the name_ " are few remarkable chapters to name.
Grab your copy to read the crux, spoilers restrited on this page.😁😅
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#Strengths- More intriguing than anything in this book was the name of the chapters, all well titled, all creating an alchemy about what is in there for us to reveal and he does not disappoints.
Twists were adequate and contemplating. .
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#Drawbacks -In the end of all 12 short stories a glossary is provided for what the author thought are diffult terminologies and provided meaning for them, which is again a bad idea as it would be lot more interesting to read it in between the narration. Which in a way also cuts down the number of readers who could have enjoyed it.
Narration is good, but tough for new readers. .
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#Genre - Short stories/ Suspense/ Thriller
#Target readers - For everyone, thriller and suspense lovers can dig in happily. .
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#Rating - 3.5/5
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#Insight - A deep dark monochrome book cover, made me hope for literally a lot. "They go to sleep" as a title is fascinating but fails to convey the strengths the buyer may anticipate for. .
@saugatathechakraborty is a central banker which was also a reason for anticipation of something good. Though the title disproves the anticipation as in the foreword author acknowledges and reader comes to know "They go to sleep" is just another chapter from the book which did not impress me a lot.
#Review- Unique characters comes from a diversity unlike other short story books which have stories from one realm.
But something constantly felt missing, may be an equally good script editing, it felt at lots of places in need of substantial and developmental editing. Which would have changed the face of the book.
Character description fails in few of the chapters. But the good story nullifies the crevices.
" _Six days, seven lives_ " is an outstanding story.
" _The man who sold his gods_ " became my favourite in this book. " _Short lives of Shazia sultan_ " and " _What's in the name_ " are few remarkable chapters to name.
Grab your copy to read the crux, spoilers restrited on this page.😁😅
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#Strengths- More intriguing than anything in this book was the name of the chapters, all well titled, all creating an alchemy about what is in there for us to reveal and he does not disappoints.
Twists were adequate and contemplating. .
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#Drawbacks -In the end of all 12 short stories a glossary is provided for what the author thought are diffult terminologies and provided meaning for them, which is again a bad idea as it would be lot more interesting to read it in between the narration. Which in a way also cuts down the number of readers who could have enjoyed it.
Narration is good, but tough for new readers. .
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#Genre - Short stories/ Suspense/ Thriller
#Target readers - For everyone, thriller and suspense lovers can dig in happily. .
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#Rating - 3.5/5
March 12, 2019
There are total twelve stories in the collection. All are different and unique in their own ways. The collection is not theme based but spans over various genres. So you will get to read suspense, crime thriller, murder mystery, contemporary, sci-fi, romance, political thriller etc. All the stories and characters are believable and tangible.
I particularly enjoyed reading What's In A Name a light tale of brewing romantic feelings. A Man of Letters which is a sci-fi and it about dimishing importance of letter writing which I personally feel strongly about. The mention of Pulwama in the story Aperture immediately strikes a cord due to the recent disaster. I was fearful for the protagonist Khushnuma who was a photojournalist in Kashmir.
All the stories were amazing, however they cannot be read in haste. It was not an easy breezy read even for a regular reader like me.
It is a short book of only 100 pages or so, but it took me five days to complete it. The stories are not soul searching or heavy read that you have to take breaks every now and then. Somehow the writing style of the author, too many characters with no distinctive characterization, sub stories, multiple plots made it difficult to read the book in a flow. I was loosing the track every now and then and have to keep going back to understand.
I have to reread most of the stories, especially the ones with huge ensemble of characters and constant change in location, to join the dots as the story unfolds. You have to read it like drinking wine, slowly and attentively then only the stories will make sense.
I particularly enjoyed reading What's In A Name a light tale of brewing romantic feelings. A Man of Letters which is a sci-fi and it about dimishing importance of letter writing which I personally feel strongly about. The mention of Pulwama in the story Aperture immediately strikes a cord due to the recent disaster. I was fearful for the protagonist Khushnuma who was a photojournalist in Kashmir.
All the stories were amazing, however they cannot be read in haste. It was not an easy breezy read even for a regular reader like me.
It is a short book of only 100 pages or so, but it took me five days to complete it. The stories are not soul searching or heavy read that you have to take breaks every now and then. Somehow the writing style of the author, too many characters with no distinctive characterization, sub stories, multiple plots made it difficult to read the book in a flow. I was loosing the track every now and then and have to keep going back to understand.
I have to reread most of the stories, especially the ones with huge ensemble of characters and constant change in location, to join the dots as the story unfolds. You have to read it like drinking wine, slowly and attentively then only the stories will make sense.
April 21, 2019
For those of you who enjoy small bite sized entertainment stories this is a perfect read. 12 amazingly crisp short stories that are intriguing and to the point. Since I am someone who loves a good amount of info about everything going around my characters this was kinda something that made me feel a bit forlorn, like where did the rest of the story go.... Can I hear some more? And since I finished the entire thing on my bus ride home, you can understand the reason of me calling it perfect bite sized entertainment.
And the cover is to die for. Honest confession it was the cover that made me go for this book and I was so not disappointed with the results.
And the cover is to die for. Honest confession it was the cover that made me go for this book and I was so not disappointed with the results.
June 2, 2019
Thank you Saugati Sir for this book!❤
This book is a collection of 12 short stories each story are very different from each other and each story are set up in different places The story are unique in their own way.. The book kinda give you a scary thriller vibe! Well the book cover is really so cool people who are so fascinated about horror short stories this book will perfectly suit them..these are short stories but its creeps you after 😤 Must buy this book!
This book is a collection of 12 short stories each story are very different from each other and each story are set up in different places The story are unique in their own way.. The book kinda give you a scary thriller vibe! Well the book cover is really so cool people who are so fascinated about horror short stories this book will perfectly suit them..these are short stories but its creeps you after 😤 Must buy this book!
March 20, 2019
2.5 stars!
They Go To Sleep is a collection of cryptic stories, though I couldn't find a particular theme that brought them together.
A few of the stories were intriguing, while some read like mere anecdotes, like a page out of a different story. I liked the shorter stories better because I think they packed a better punch than the longer ones.
Some of the stories that I enjoyed are: They Go To Sleep, Rare, It Was Time and What's In A Name?
I found the writing to be too formal for a narrative fiction in some places, which made that particular story drag on. Therefore, some stories were unable to hold my interest for longer than a couple of minutes.
I read this book in short bursts and though it is good, I don't think I'd recommend it just yet.
They Go To Sleep is a collection of cryptic stories, though I couldn't find a particular theme that brought them together.
A few of the stories were intriguing, while some read like mere anecdotes, like a page out of a different story. I liked the shorter stories better because I think they packed a better punch than the longer ones.
Some of the stories that I enjoyed are: They Go To Sleep, Rare, It Was Time and What's In A Name?
I found the writing to be too formal for a narrative fiction in some places, which made that particular story drag on. Therefore, some stories were unable to hold my interest for longer than a couple of minutes.
I read this book in short bursts and though it is good, I don't think I'd recommend it just yet.
March 20, 2019
This book came in a good condition where I was really bemused with the cover it has a certain kind of sadness and a certain amount of feeling happy in the solitude. The black and white picture really brings in all the feels for extremes of emotions. The book is a collection of amazing stories which had different themes and the moral of every story was cryptic. This book will only be understood well if you read it properly because of the way it has been written. I really liked the way narration has been done. I somewhere felt every story said something about cities and it's people. Easy words have been used to make it more reachable to everyone.
The majority essence of the book is in the way it has been written in a mysterious way.
The majority essence of the book is in the way it has been written in a mysterious way.
January 3, 2020
Review #1
THEY GO TO SLEEP
Author - Saugata Chakraborty
Genre - Fiction
Format - Paperback
Page - 102
Publication - Notion Press
Rating - 4/5
It's a collection of 12 Short- Stories by Saugata Chakraborty. In which author touch every part like Mystery, Romance, Thrill, etc.
This book is recommended for those who like reading different stories in a single book of different genres this book would have been better.
If you miss a line you will definitely miss whole story.
So a tip for new short stories readers is, never skip a line.
the one story i like most is "They Go To Sleep"
1. The language is quite easy to read for those who regular consume short stories.
and have to concentrate on line if you are new.
2. At some point i feel like author urge to finish those stories which have potential.
3. Every story have it's own plot, twist and ending. which is nice thing to read because in past i read some and they totally a waste of time.
4. Storyline is good, there is no flaws in grammar.
5. If you new to short-story read then it might be difficult for you to remember names and characters.
I highly recommend every short-story reader or those who want to read a fresh stuff.
THEY GO TO SLEEP
Author - Saugata Chakraborty
Genre - Fiction
Format - Paperback
Page - 102
Publication - Notion Press
Rating - 4/5
It's a collection of 12 Short- Stories by Saugata Chakraborty. In which author touch every part like Mystery, Romance, Thrill, etc.
This book is recommended for those who like reading different stories in a single book of different genres this book would have been better.
If you miss a line you will definitely miss whole story.
So a tip for new short stories readers is, never skip a line.
the one story i like most is "They Go To Sleep"
1. The language is quite easy to read for those who regular consume short stories.
and have to concentrate on line if you are new.
2. At some point i feel like author urge to finish those stories which have potential.
3. Every story have it's own plot, twist and ending. which is nice thing to read because in past i read some and they totally a waste of time.
4. Storyline is good, there is no flaws in grammar.
5. If you new to short-story read then it might be difficult for you to remember names and characters.
I highly recommend every short-story reader or those who want to read a fresh stuff.
March 28, 2019
Book Title: They go to sleep
Author: Saugata Chakraborty
Format: Paperback
Book Title:
The title of the book ‘ They Go To Sleep ‘ is different and interesting.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is a picture of a deserted street at night with a person sitting. The desertion compliments the title.
Inside the book:
The book is a collection of 12 short stories that come under abstract storytelling and absurdity. Some stories deal with mystery and some with surprise.
What I like:
1. A new way storytelling
2. I found the book different from the rest of the many books that I have read recently.
What I didn’t like:
1. Too much usage of difficult vocabulary in very short stories felt unnecessary.
2. Though creative somewhere a connect was missing.
Characters:
Every character whether in direct or indirect voice is plotted well.
Narration:
An interesting narration in some stories is found.
Language & Grammar:
Good language yet complicated vocabulary is used in the book.
My Final Verdict:
A good read for abstract story lovers.
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Inside the book: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
Author: Saugata Chakraborty
Format: Paperback
Book Title:
The title of the book ‘ They Go To Sleep ‘ is different and interesting.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is a picture of a deserted street at night with a person sitting. The desertion compliments the title.
Inside the book:
The book is a collection of 12 short stories that come under abstract storytelling and absurdity. Some stories deal with mystery and some with surprise.
What I like:
1. A new way storytelling
2. I found the book different from the rest of the many books that I have read recently.
What I didn’t like:
1. Too much usage of difficult vocabulary in very short stories felt unnecessary.
2. Though creative somewhere a connect was missing.
Characters:
Every character whether in direct or indirect voice is plotted well.
Narration:
An interesting narration in some stories is found.
Language & Grammar:
Good language yet complicated vocabulary is used in the book.
My Final Verdict:
A good read for abstract story lovers.
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Inside the book: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
March 27, 2019
They Go to Sleep by Saugata Chakraborty is a collection of short stories with suspense and thriller intake. Each story has their own uniqueness. The author’s writing style is good yet at certain places the language was difficult to adhere.
Writing a short story involving suspense and maintaining the visibility of all the characters throughout is a difficult task yet the author written it so beautifully and made us involve completely into it.
Stories I liked the most are, “It was time” and “What’s in a name? were really good. The author could have given a shot of expanding the 12 stories in a brief manner and publish them as a separate book filling more suspense and thrilling effect, a suggestion that crept my mind.
The title of each story is mind-blowing and apt matching their plot’s exactly. To write a suspense thriller, creativity is required and putting all those knots and removing the same without dissolving the essence of the story must have great effort and efficiency, and the author mastered the same in a magnificent way.
Overall the book was good, and I would recommend it to all readers who love short stories mixed with suspense and thriller effect.
My rating is 3.5/5 for this short read.
Writing a short story involving suspense and maintaining the visibility of all the characters throughout is a difficult task yet the author written it so beautifully and made us involve completely into it.
Stories I liked the most are, “It was time” and “What’s in a name? were really good. The author could have given a shot of expanding the 12 stories in a brief manner and publish them as a separate book filling more suspense and thrilling effect, a suggestion that crept my mind.
The title of each story is mind-blowing and apt matching their plot’s exactly. To write a suspense thriller, creativity is required and putting all those knots and removing the same without dissolving the essence of the story must have great effort and efficiency, and the author mastered the same in a magnificent way.
Overall the book was good, and I would recommend it to all readers who love short stories mixed with suspense and thriller effect.
My rating is 3.5/5 for this short read.
May 1, 2019
Title : They go to sleep
Publisher : @notion.press
Writer : Saugata chakraborty
It is a compilation of 12 short stories which will compels the readers to dig in.
1. They go to sleep
2. Six days, seven lives
3. Blowing in the wind
4. A man of letters
5. P for Payback
6. Rare
7. It was time
8. Aperture
9. The man who sold his God
10. The other side
11. The short lives of Shazia Sultan
12. What's in a name
All the 12 tales are unique and based on different principal.Writer travels alot that's why you can find different shades in his storytelling that scan various types of people.I like last story "What's in a name" most.It is a story of a poet who finds his muse in a women during train journey.Both shares Mourola and words but forget to ask name of each other.
The cover of the book is very attractive and catchy.Language is not simple but plot of each story is good.Narration is dull at some places.Flow of the story is well paced.It is short and light read.Each story has different shades that convey silent massage to readers.Overall it is good one.
Recommending this book to everyone except beginners.
Publisher : @notion.press
Writer : Saugata chakraborty
It is a compilation of 12 short stories which will compels the readers to dig in.
1. They go to sleep
2. Six days, seven lives
3. Blowing in the wind
4. A man of letters
5. P for Payback
6. Rare
7. It was time
8. Aperture
9. The man who sold his God
10. The other side
11. The short lives of Shazia Sultan
12. What's in a name
All the 12 tales are unique and based on different principal.Writer travels alot that's why you can find different shades in his storytelling that scan various types of people.I like last story "What's in a name" most.It is a story of a poet who finds his muse in a women during train journey.Both shares Mourola and words but forget to ask name of each other.
The cover of the book is very attractive and catchy.Language is not simple but plot of each story is good.Narration is dull at some places.Flow of the story is well paced.It is short and light read.Each story has different shades that convey silent massage to readers.Overall it is good one.
Recommending this book to everyone except beginners.
April 17, 2019
Worth reading from cover to cover, They Go to Sleep is interesting on a whole new level. There are a total of twelve short stories in this collection. It is a well-compiled assortment of tales about ordinary people going about their everyday lives until they fall into extraordinary situations and how they deal with these circumstances
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April 26, 2019
Author: Saugata Chakraborty
Publisher: Notion Press
Pages: 116
It is an anthology of 12 short stories filled with twists and turns. The book is fast paced and not more than half an hour is needed to finish a story. These are short twisted tales which will put your grey cells to work. The writer has wonderfully built the suspense in such few pages which is really commendable. The title of the book depicts the name of the first short story ‘They Go To Sleep’. Also the black cover gives you the hint of the nature of most of the stories which are dark and intriguing at the same time. The plot of the stories is based in Kolkata and doesn’t fail to keep you engaged. Two of my favourite stories from the book are Six Days, Seven Lives and The Short Lives of Shazia Sultana. Both the stories are intriguing and beautifully portrayed. Some of the plots are needed to be read very carefully to solve the underlying mystery.
Overall it was a good read which will keep you engaged for a few hours. If you are into crime and mysteries and looking for some short stories of the same genre and then you can surely go for this book. It is difficult to develop a suspense story within few pages but the author has done the job beautifully which deserves appreciation. Each of the stories has a different tone thus avoiding it to become a monotonous read. The characters are well casted and the setting is well described. If you are ready to dive into some short and mysterious stories then don’t forget to pick up this book.
Publisher: Notion Press
Pages: 116
It is an anthology of 12 short stories filled with twists and turns. The book is fast paced and not more than half an hour is needed to finish a story. These are short twisted tales which will put your grey cells to work. The writer has wonderfully built the suspense in such few pages which is really commendable. The title of the book depicts the name of the first short story ‘They Go To Sleep’. Also the black cover gives you the hint of the nature of most of the stories which are dark and intriguing at the same time. The plot of the stories is based in Kolkata and doesn’t fail to keep you engaged. Two of my favourite stories from the book are Six Days, Seven Lives and The Short Lives of Shazia Sultana. Both the stories are intriguing and beautifully portrayed. Some of the plots are needed to be read very carefully to solve the underlying mystery.
Overall it was a good read which will keep you engaged for a few hours. If you are into crime and mysteries and looking for some short stories of the same genre and then you can surely go for this book. It is difficult to develop a suspense story within few pages but the author has done the job beautifully which deserves appreciation. Each of the stories has a different tone thus avoiding it to become a monotonous read. The characters are well casted and the setting is well described. If you are ready to dive into some short and mysterious stories then don’t forget to pick up this book.
April 30, 2019
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The book is a compilation of 12 short stories by the author. Each, very different to the others. From science fiction to romance, it has all. The cover of the book gives a dark, sinister look and captures the theme of the stories very well. Majority of the stories are mysteries.
The author also deftly incorporates stories across the country. While one story covers the terrorism in Kashmir, another one stretches across Goa. And now just different states of India, the author has penned down stories about different communities as well.
Though a few stories were a bit difficult to grasp and I had to do a double take and start reading from the beginning again, each of the story leaves an imprint in your head. My personal favourites are 'Rare', 'It Was Time' and 'What's in a Name?'
The book is a compilation of 12 short stories by the author. Each, very different to the others. From science fiction to romance, it has all. The cover of the book gives a dark, sinister look and captures the theme of the stories very well. Majority of the stories are mysteries.
The author also deftly incorporates stories across the country. While one story covers the terrorism in Kashmir, another one stretches across Goa. And now just different states of India, the author has penned down stories about different communities as well.
Though a few stories were a bit difficult to grasp and I had to do a double take and start reading from the beginning again, each of the story leaves an imprint in your head. My personal favourites are 'Rare', 'It Was Time' and 'What's in a Name?'
June 2, 2019
'They Go To Sleep' is a collection of 12 short stories; with different scenarios in each story. Some thrilling while some are heart warming. The people from different walks of life are involved in the stories and are woven into mysterious characters. The narration is good and you can witness the scenes happening in front of you.
I was a bit disappointed at times because the endings didn't go in parallel to my fictional thoughts as they were more realistic.
I enjoyed reading the book, and what attracted me to the book was its cover. Overall it was a fun and satisfying read. My favorite story being "What's in a name? " - because I would correlate to it. Maybe you will find another story from this dozen that you can relate to. Go grab your copy now. Happy Reading.
I was a bit disappointed at times because the endings didn't go in parallel to my fictional thoughts as they were more realistic.
I enjoyed reading the book, and what attracted me to the book was its cover. Overall it was a fun and satisfying read. My favorite story being "What's in a name? " - because I would correlate to it. Maybe you will find another story from this dozen that you can relate to. Go grab your copy now. Happy Reading.
May 11, 2019
‘They Go To Sleep’ by Saugata Chakraborty is a breeze of twelve short stories that take you through criminal psychology, philosophy, nostalgia and a futuristic perspective. It is an effortless read and there is a choice for the readers to hop from genre to genre. Diverse is the word, apt to describe the stories in this collection.
The author has incorporated the technique of multiple stories within one short story in ‘Six Days, Seven Lives’ and works beautifully. This is my favourite story in the book.
The author has incorporated the technique of multiple stories within one short story in ‘Six Days, Seven Lives’ and works beautifully. This is my favourite story in the book.
May 17, 2019
The title of the book is the name of a short story within it, something that can be seen in many books which are short story collections. It is really captivating and good title.
The book consists of 12 short stories, each different in their own way. They have been written in a wonderful way.
The names are -
1.They go to sleep
This suspense story convey the beginning of an exciting cold case which unravels in the next few pages. The narration was stellar.
2.Six days, seven lives
At beginning this story didn't make any sense, it was like watching the characters lives from afar but gradually the mystery unfolded.
3.Blowing in the wind
This was an interesting chapter because it had story within a story if that makes any sense. Anyways I loved the reference to the books that the characters talked about.
4.A man of letters
A furistic story involving elements of mystery and emotional justification.Technology that helps receive letters through and nobody wrote anything anymore but one incident occurs leading to the change.
5.P for payback
A politics rivalry amidst the chaos of majorly failed assassination.
6.Rare
This was my favourite among all the short stories. A dark conscious with a hint of greed.
7.It was time
This was one was a short one. With only two pages,it gave me chills because the ending was so creepy.
8.Aperture
Another one that would have been great if it had been made in a full novel. The characters were easy to follow as well as the story developed in an unique manner.
9.The man who sold his Gods
This was a difficult story to read because of the involvement of too many characters but still the end was sufficient to make up for that.
10.The other side
A story with a mystery of long lost daughter. An emotional reunion with an unexpected twist.
11.The short lives of Shazia Sultana
It focuses on how social media can at times make people disappointed. Fake identifies and cyber crime which are getting common day after day.
12.What’s in a name?
The final story of the book that ends on a hilarious encounter. I literally had a smile on my face after reading the ending of this story.
These stories have been winded up with very crisp words keeping the word limit in mind. Out of there, many stories could have been written in the form of a complete novel. What upsets a reader in such a case that even before they can start enjoying the dark and thrilled plot, all the secrets are revealed and the story comes to an end! But overall, they are amazing stories with deep plots and also written very wonderfully.
The language of the stories is simple and easy to read, though there is the use of colloquial words and at times whole sentences in Hindi. However, the book comes with a glossary in the end for each and every chapter that has a list of all the words that a reader may stumble upon.
It has certain beautiful phrasal expressions though most of the matter is presented in a formal style of modern-day storytelling.
To be honest all these have a potential to be made into full fledged novels. Every story was unique and creative in its own way. You'll need to delve deeper into the book for there are sometimes many characters involve and if you loose focus,you'll end up missing a major clue.
Highly recommended for everyone to read.
The book consists of 12 short stories, each different in their own way. They have been written in a wonderful way.
The names are -
1.They go to sleep
This suspense story convey the beginning of an exciting cold case which unravels in the next few pages. The narration was stellar.
2.Six days, seven lives
At beginning this story didn't make any sense, it was like watching the characters lives from afar but gradually the mystery unfolded.
3.Blowing in the wind
This was an interesting chapter because it had story within a story if that makes any sense. Anyways I loved the reference to the books that the characters talked about.
4.A man of letters
A furistic story involving elements of mystery and emotional justification.Technology that helps receive letters through and nobody wrote anything anymore but one incident occurs leading to the change.
5.P for payback
A politics rivalry amidst the chaos of majorly failed assassination.
6.Rare
This was my favourite among all the short stories. A dark conscious with a hint of greed.
7.It was time
This was one was a short one. With only two pages,it gave me chills because the ending was so creepy.
8.Aperture
Another one that would have been great if it had been made in a full novel. The characters were easy to follow as well as the story developed in an unique manner.
9.The man who sold his Gods
This was a difficult story to read because of the involvement of too many characters but still the end was sufficient to make up for that.
10.The other side
A story with a mystery of long lost daughter. An emotional reunion with an unexpected twist.
11.The short lives of Shazia Sultana
It focuses on how social media can at times make people disappointed. Fake identifies and cyber crime which are getting common day after day.
12.What’s in a name?
The final story of the book that ends on a hilarious encounter. I literally had a smile on my face after reading the ending of this story.
These stories have been winded up with very crisp words keeping the word limit in mind. Out of there, many stories could have been written in the form of a complete novel. What upsets a reader in such a case that even before they can start enjoying the dark and thrilled plot, all the secrets are revealed and the story comes to an end! But overall, they are amazing stories with deep plots and also written very wonderfully.
The language of the stories is simple and easy to read, though there is the use of colloquial words and at times whole sentences in Hindi. However, the book comes with a glossary in the end for each and every chapter that has a list of all the words that a reader may stumble upon.
It has certain beautiful phrasal expressions though most of the matter is presented in a formal style of modern-day storytelling.
To be honest all these have a potential to be made into full fledged novels. Every story was unique and creative in its own way. You'll need to delve deeper into the book for there are sometimes many characters involve and if you loose focus,you'll end up missing a major clue.
Highly recommended for everyone to read.
May 5, 2019
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They Go To Sleep
Author- Saugata Chakraborty
Publisher- Notion Press
Genre- Fiction(Short Stories)
Pages- 97
My Rating- 3.4/5
Thank you @bookstagrambellas for the review copy in exchange for a honest review.
My Review-
📌It is a collection of 12 short stories.
📌The stories are quite diverse and set in various places.
📌There are some stories which had the flavour of suspense but the rest were just simple stories of normal people and their experiences.
📌The first story titled "They go to Sleep" turned out a disappointment for me as I could not gather the pieces in the end.
📌I quite enjoyed the second story as it was based on the lives of six people in seven cities and all the stories are knitted at the end.
📌 The third story titled "Blowing in the Wind" started on a very good note but the ending turned out to be the most unexpected one.
📌The fourth story titled "A man of Letters" is a futuristic story set in the 2030's about the methods adopted in delivering letters and how machines also required sick leaves. But it comes with a strong message that an end to an era is the beginning of another.
📌The fifth story titled "P for Payback" is a political drama of revenge and power but not well-coordinated.
📌The sixth story titled "Rare" portrays the story of Hemant who works in a Bank and found 100x25 p coins in plastic packets in one of his drawer. At first, he thought of neglecting them but later saw it had the logo of 1982 Delhi Asian Games. The ending was unexpected as he decided not to sell the coins...(Oops😜!! A spoiler)
📌The seventh story titled "It was Time" portrays the story of the protagonist who is always late and the saddest story of the collection😢😢.
📌The eighth story titled "Aperture" is the story of the Kasmiri people from the eyes of a journalist which was a refreshing experience for me.
📌The seventh story titled "It was Time" portrays the story of the protagonist who is always late and the saddest story of the collection😢😢.
📌The eighth story titled "Aperture" is the story of the Kasmiri people from the eyes of a journalist which was a refreshing experience for me.
📌I did not enjoy the ninth and the tenth story.
📌The eleventh story titled "The short lives of Shazia Sultana" portrays where Atif started chatting with a girl named Shazia Sultana but after some months she died with an incurable cancer. Later, he moved on with his life and got married. But when his friend Suleman called that he got hitched with a girl named Farzana and sent her photo, Atif could not believe his eyes as it was the same girl Shazia. The two friends decide to bring the truth. And kudos👏👏to the author as I could have never imagined the story to turn out in this manner.
📌The twelfth story titled "What's in a Name?" is how Sudipto had fallen in love with a girl on a train journey and forgot to ask her name.
.
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🎈I recommend the book.
They Go To Sleep
Author- Saugata Chakraborty
Publisher- Notion Press
Genre- Fiction(Short Stories)
Pages- 97
My Rating- 3.4/5
Thank you @bookstagrambellas for the review copy in exchange for a honest review.
My Review-
📌It is a collection of 12 short stories.
📌The stories are quite diverse and set in various places.
📌There are some stories which had the flavour of suspense but the rest were just simple stories of normal people and their experiences.
📌The first story titled "They go to Sleep" turned out a disappointment for me as I could not gather the pieces in the end.
📌I quite enjoyed the second story as it was based on the lives of six people in seven cities and all the stories are knitted at the end.
📌 The third story titled "Blowing in the Wind" started on a very good note but the ending turned out to be the most unexpected one.
📌The fourth story titled "A man of Letters" is a futuristic story set in the 2030's about the methods adopted in delivering letters and how machines also required sick leaves. But it comes with a strong message that an end to an era is the beginning of another.
📌The fifth story titled "P for Payback" is a political drama of revenge and power but not well-coordinated.
📌The sixth story titled "Rare" portrays the story of Hemant who works in a Bank and found 100x25 p coins in plastic packets in one of his drawer. At first, he thought of neglecting them but later saw it had the logo of 1982 Delhi Asian Games. The ending was unexpected as he decided not to sell the coins...(Oops😜!! A spoiler)
📌The seventh story titled "It was Time" portrays the story of the protagonist who is always late and the saddest story of the collection😢😢.
📌The eighth story titled "Aperture" is the story of the Kasmiri people from the eyes of a journalist which was a refreshing experience for me.
📌The seventh story titled "It was Time" portrays the story of the protagonist who is always late and the saddest story of the collection😢😢.
📌The eighth story titled "Aperture" is the story of the Kasmiri people from the eyes of a journalist which was a refreshing experience for me.
📌I did not enjoy the ninth and the tenth story.
📌The eleventh story titled "The short lives of Shazia Sultana" portrays where Atif started chatting with a girl named Shazia Sultana but after some months she died with an incurable cancer. Later, he moved on with his life and got married. But when his friend Suleman called that he got hitched with a girl named Farzana and sent her photo, Atif could not believe his eyes as it was the same girl Shazia. The two friends decide to bring the truth. And kudos👏👏to the author as I could have never imagined the story to turn out in this manner.
📌The twelfth story titled "What's in a Name?" is how Sudipto had fallen in love with a girl on a train journey and forgot to ask her name.
.
.
🎈I recommend the book.
June 6, 2019
Hello BookLovers!!
For today, I have They Go To Sleep by Saugata Chakraborty .
Blurb:
A young widow of a drug overdose victim disappears from Goa. Three years later, a British National claims to know her whereabouts minutes before departing for London Heathrow. The Police of two states is pressed into a joint manhunt. 'They Go to Sleep' is a racy thriller on police procedure and criminal psychology.
In the year 2043, when nobody sends a letter anymore, an unlikely candidate decides to write about his springtime memories that are soon going to be erased. When his identity gets revealed, the impact on several individuals and the society at large assumes epic proportions. 'A Man of Letters' is a science fiction with humane emotions at its core.
A promising poet meets his muse on board a train. They share a captivating conversation but forget to ask each other's name. Will they be able to meet again in an Indian metro? 'What's In a Name?' is a humorous look at everything Bengali: gossip, fish, cutlets and the Kolkata Book Fair.
These three stories are joined by nine equally exhilarating tales of ordinary people and the choices that they make under extraordinary circumstances. The compilation will surely compel the readers to keep their midnight lamps burning.
My review:
TITLE
The title of the book is the name of a short story within it.
There could have been a better title.
COVER
The cover is attractive and makes the reader wonder what exactly is the content of the book but, yes, after reading the book, the readers can actually related as to why exactly was such a cover designed.
PLOT
The book is a collection of 12 short stories, each different in their own manner. Each story is written in a beautiful way.
All the stories are listed below:
1.They go to sleep
2.Six days, seven lives
3.Blowing in the wind
4.A man of letters
5.P for payback
6.Rare
7.It was time
8.Aperture
9.The man who sold his Gods
10.The other side
11.The short lives of Shazia Sultana
12.What’s in a name?
All the stories have been written using to the point words (keeping in mind that a short story is to be written).
Overall, the plot of each short story is really good.
LANGUAGE
The language is not very reader- friendly because of the use of Jargons which not every reader can understand in one reading.
Although, for help, a glossary is provided at the end of every chapter.
The language and use of words could have been a bit more easier keeping in mind the new readers.
I recommend this book to everyone and specially the readers who love short and thriller stories.
My ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
For today, I have They Go To Sleep by Saugata Chakraborty .
Blurb:
A young widow of a drug overdose victim disappears from Goa. Three years later, a British National claims to know her whereabouts minutes before departing for London Heathrow. The Police of two states is pressed into a joint manhunt. 'They Go to Sleep' is a racy thriller on police procedure and criminal psychology.
In the year 2043, when nobody sends a letter anymore, an unlikely candidate decides to write about his springtime memories that are soon going to be erased. When his identity gets revealed, the impact on several individuals and the society at large assumes epic proportions. 'A Man of Letters' is a science fiction with humane emotions at its core.
A promising poet meets his muse on board a train. They share a captivating conversation but forget to ask each other's name. Will they be able to meet again in an Indian metro? 'What's In a Name?' is a humorous look at everything Bengali: gossip, fish, cutlets and the Kolkata Book Fair.
These three stories are joined by nine equally exhilarating tales of ordinary people and the choices that they make under extraordinary circumstances. The compilation will surely compel the readers to keep their midnight lamps burning.
My review:
TITLE
The title of the book is the name of a short story within it.
There could have been a better title.
COVER
The cover is attractive and makes the reader wonder what exactly is the content of the book but, yes, after reading the book, the readers can actually related as to why exactly was such a cover designed.
PLOT
The book is a collection of 12 short stories, each different in their own manner. Each story is written in a beautiful way.
All the stories are listed below:
1.They go to sleep
2.Six days, seven lives
3.Blowing in the wind
4.A man of letters
5.P for payback
6.Rare
7.It was time
8.Aperture
9.The man who sold his Gods
10.The other side
11.The short lives of Shazia Sultana
12.What’s in a name?
All the stories have been written using to the point words (keeping in mind that a short story is to be written).
Overall, the plot of each short story is really good.
LANGUAGE
The language is not very reader- friendly because of the use of Jargons which not every reader can understand in one reading.
Although, for help, a glossary is provided at the end of every chapter.
The language and use of words could have been a bit more easier keeping in mind the new readers.
I recommend this book to everyone and specially the readers who love short and thriller stories.
My ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
October 5, 2019
The significance of suspense thriller is to bring out the twist or unexpected moment of realization that makes one's heart race. It includes suspense, fear, emotions and many other elements.
"They go to sleep" is a collection of 12 gripping stories that will hook up the reader right from the first page.
A young widow of a drug overdose victim disappears from Goa three years later a British National claims to know her whereboats minutes before departing for London. The police of two States is pressed into a joint Manhunt.
In the year 2043, when nobody sends a letter anymore, an unlikely candidate decides to write about his springtime memories that are soon going to be erased. When his identity gets revealed the impact on several individuals and the society at large assumes epic proportions.
A promising poet meets his muse on board a train. They share a captivative conversation but forget to ask each other's name. Will they be able to meet again in an Indian Metro?
These three stories are joined by 9 equally exhilarating tales of ordinary people and the choices that they make under extraordinary circumstances.
The stories are not casual ones they hold suspense within them and as the story proceeds the truth unfolds.
Each story has a unique theme, such as ; how a purse found in taxi acts as a lead to solve the criminal case, what the paintings have to reveal, how a suicide note raises a question in readers mind, about a well planned revenge, rare coins, death, disattachment, greed of a person, reincarnation, the confession and sweet journey.
This book starts with the story that is curious and ends with the story that will surely bring smile on readers face.
A few stories that I love the most are;
⏩They go to sleep
⏩Blowing in the wind
⏩P for payback
⏩It was time
⏩The short lives of Shazia Sulltana.
The language is easy to understand.
The narration is clear.
There is lot of suspense in each story and definitely of unique theme.
There are many characters but still they all are well plotted.
The compilation will surely compel the readers to keep their midnight lamps burning.
I finished this book in one go.
A perfect pick for everyone, specially for those who love short stories and suspense thrillers with the blend of emotions.
I would surely recommend this book to all readers.
"They go to sleep" is a collection of 12 gripping stories that will hook up the reader right from the first page.
A young widow of a drug overdose victim disappears from Goa three years later a British National claims to know her whereboats minutes before departing for London. The police of two States is pressed into a joint Manhunt.
In the year 2043, when nobody sends a letter anymore, an unlikely candidate decides to write about his springtime memories that are soon going to be erased. When his identity gets revealed the impact on several individuals and the society at large assumes epic proportions.
A promising poet meets his muse on board a train. They share a captivative conversation but forget to ask each other's name. Will they be able to meet again in an Indian Metro?
These three stories are joined by 9 equally exhilarating tales of ordinary people and the choices that they make under extraordinary circumstances.
The stories are not casual ones they hold suspense within them and as the story proceeds the truth unfolds.
Each story has a unique theme, such as ; how a purse found in taxi acts as a lead to solve the criminal case, what the paintings have to reveal, how a suicide note raises a question in readers mind, about a well planned revenge, rare coins, death, disattachment, greed of a person, reincarnation, the confession and sweet journey.
This book starts with the story that is curious and ends with the story that will surely bring smile on readers face.
A few stories that I love the most are;
⏩They go to sleep
⏩Blowing in the wind
⏩P for payback
⏩It was time
⏩The short lives of Shazia Sulltana.
The language is easy to understand.
The narration is clear.
There is lot of suspense in each story and definitely of unique theme.
There are many characters but still they all are well plotted.
The compilation will surely compel the readers to keep their midnight lamps burning.
I finished this book in one go.
A perfect pick for everyone, specially for those who love short stories and suspense thrillers with the blend of emotions.
I would surely recommend this book to all readers.
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