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A Mango Tree in the Courtyard: Fifteen comforting stories of nostalgia, humour, irony and macabre.
"As a kid, my mind would never wonder about stars, space, and universe, but when it came to people, my curiosity would suddenly blossom into a plant from a sleeping seed in the back of the brain."The above lines from the story "A Tribute" from this collection aptly summarize me as a kid, as an adult, and as a writer. When looked carefully, I found that people who brush past us daily and the trees and plants who stand and wait, offer a fitting opportunity like books to contemplate on various facets of life. Then, there are some special people and trees providing unique and extraordinary experiences worth putting in a book. The stories have recollections, humor, irony, nostalgia, and old acquaintances with a fresh perspective. Some inspirations have been drawn from my life's journey and would resonate with your world as well. "A Mango Tree in the Courtyard," "Reunion" and "Once Upon A Time" would take you on the wild, rough roads of childhood playing hopscotch or lazing around in the company of grandparents. "A Dream in a Dream" is an ode to nature. The story: "A Tribute" has an old, benevolent acquaintance and "The lost Ring" is laced with humor. The stories are presented to you wrapped in some hard facts sprinkled with some glitter of fiction. The second set of stories: "On the Darker Side," are thrillers manifesting in ordinary situations around ordinary people. I Don't intend to scare you but the characters would make you relook at your folks in a peculiar fashion!. Half of the stories in the collection have women as a central character which I did not realize until I penned them, and I am glad I did. The unsure wish of childhood started materializing six months ago when I closed all other options only to let in the ideas. To my surprise, ideas did accept the invitation and started visiting me more and more as I showed up every single day ready to receive them. My dear readers, I am placing my produce into your hands: something I cultivated toiling behind a screen for hours since the last six months. The array of memories and emotions revealed through the daily people in ordinary situations are something that you would love to soak in after braving the traffic and challenges of present times. Every reader, after all, was once a child!
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2019
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About the author
Shweta Gour
2 books3 followers"A Mango Tree in the Courtyard" is my debut book and bears testimony to my proclivity for Nature and Daily Life: the two great inspirations for my writing:)
I am a former French and English language teacher turned full time writer, following the call of my heart.
When I am not writing or gazing at plants in my balcony I prefer experimenting with Mixed Media in my handmade art journal or perfecting my Taal and Tatkaar.
I love the colour white and can eat anything without any fuss!
I am a former French and English language teacher turned full time writer, following the call of my heart.
When I am not writing or gazing at plants in my balcony I prefer experimenting with Mixed Media in my handmade art journal or perfecting my Taal and Tatkaar.
I love the colour white and can eat anything without any fuss!
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July 19, 2019
3.5/5
This book is a collection of short stories divided into two sections - 1. Nature and Nostalgia and 2. On the dark side. As the name shows, the first one has stories of the author's childhood and growing years coupled with a love for nature. These are the stories that appealed more to me as it clearly shows that the author is passionate about these memories
The second section has some interesting plot and moments that make you think of creepy moments you have encountered. The perfume is one of my favorites stories in this section while the last one could have been a little better plotted. It leaves you with wanting for more.
This book is a collection of short stories divided into two sections - 1. Nature and Nostalgia and 2. On the dark side. As the name shows, the first one has stories of the author's childhood and growing years coupled with a love for nature. These are the stories that appealed more to me as it clearly shows that the author is passionate about these memories
The second section has some interesting plot and moments that make you think of creepy moments you have encountered. The perfume is one of my favorites stories in this section while the last one could have been a little better plotted. It leaves you with wanting for more.
July 2, 2019
Well written
The stories in this book will take you back to your childhood. Simple stories with deep meaning which will make you sit and introspect. A must read for all book lovers.
The stories in this book will take you back to your childhood. Simple stories with deep meaning which will make you sit and introspect. A must read for all book lovers.
July 13, 2019
Few short and intriguing stories
I liked Second half, the darker side section. First half of the section had stories which I didn find interesting or made much sense as to why were they written. Had few editing misses, I had re-read that story to make sense and realize its not me but the book🤪A good attempt for a first time writer though.
I liked Second half, the darker side section. First half of the section had stories which I didn find interesting or made much sense as to why were they written. Had few editing misses, I had re-read that story to make sense and realize its not me but the book🤪A good attempt for a first time writer though.
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