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All That Jazz & Other Pathbreaking Tales: A Romance Novella & 10 Short Stories
‘All That Jazz and Other Pathbreaking Tales’, consisting of ‘All That A Romance Novella and 10 Short Stories narrate the tales of contemporary women and their emotional journeys, their life choices and their travails. Romance, gender, sexuality, and the spirited journeys of love and loss form the crux of these pathbreaking narratives.
The novella and the short stories are set in the backdrop of the throbbing city of Kolkata and its suburbs, the picturesque mountains of North Bengal, Delhi and its outskirts and in various cities in USA. Set in the backdrop of these diverse settings, these stories unburden the hidden desires, the old scars, the indomitable passion and irresistible emotions of the protagonists as their journeys unfold various nuances of their lives.
About the Author
Lopamudra Banerjee is an acclaimed author/poet, editor, living with her family in Texas, USA, originally from Kolkata, India. She teaches Creative Writing at Richland College and Texas Christian University, USA. Her memoir 'Thwarted An Immigrant's Wayward Journey' received honorary mention at The Los Angeles Book Festival and was also a First Place Category Winner at the Journey Awards 2014 (Chanticleer Reviews and Media, USA). She also received The International Reuel Prize for Poetry in 2017 and The International Reuel Prize for Translation in 2016 (for 'The Broken Home', her English translation of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's novella). She has authored six books (memoir, poetry, fiction and translation) and co-edited four anthologies of poetry and fiction. This is her debut book of fiction.
Editorial
Lopa Banerjee's debut collection of 10 short stories and a novella All That Jazz and Other Pathbreaking Tales breaks fresh ground as the author experiments with diverse representations of location, class, gender, sexuality as well as interpersonal relationships. The routine nostalgia and lament and the tensions between homeland and host country in diasporic writing are not replicated in cliched format in these fictional narratives. Instead, Lopa Banerjee writes her stories with admirable zest by skillfully combining emotional intelligence, empathy and informed understanding of how context can be crucial for successful creative writing.
Dr. Sanjukta Dasgupta
Convenor, English Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi
All That Jazz and other Pathbreaking Tales, the collection of fictional stories take us on a mesmerizing journey seen with the curious and wakeful eyes of Lopamudra Banerjee. Her novella and short stories capture the essence of the world that stretches from the East to the West. Her penetrating vision brings out the sublimity of the characters and the brilliance of the stories in a way we might be familiar, in the Bangla tradition, but uniquely presented in a contemporary voice in English. This book is a true gift to her readers.
~ Kalpna Singh-Chitnis (Poet, Writer, and Filmmaker)
Silent River Film and Literary Society, USA
Lopa Banerjee's use of words in the novella ‘All That Jazz’ and the 10 short stories in this collection is fantastic, her versatility is comparable with the likes of renowned authors like Amit Chaudhuri and Jhumpa Lahiri. The unique manner in which the eleven intriguing stories in the book are narrated and presented is indeed interesting. Every story is defined by characters who are very human and it is this element that the author exploits in her book to carve out stories where mixed emotions of love, hatred, anger, remorse, happiness and much more are woven into the tales, based in Kolkata/ Bengal and in the US. Even amidst the apparent different locations and cultural realities, there is a lot of melody in every story that will make the reader delve beneath their surface level and experience an entirely new dimension in storytelling.
Truly a masterpiece to cherish!
Sarmita Dey
Author of A New Lease of Life- Stories of Reunion and Soul Curry
The novella and the short stories are set in the backdrop of the throbbing city of Kolkata and its suburbs, the picturesque mountains of North Bengal, Delhi and its outskirts and in various cities in USA. Set in the backdrop of these diverse settings, these stories unburden the hidden desires, the old scars, the indomitable passion and irresistible emotions of the protagonists as their journeys unfold various nuances of their lives.
About the Author
Lopamudra Banerjee is an acclaimed author/poet, editor, living with her family in Texas, USA, originally from Kolkata, India. She teaches Creative Writing at Richland College and Texas Christian University, USA. Her memoir 'Thwarted An Immigrant's Wayward Journey' received honorary mention at The Los Angeles Book Festival and was also a First Place Category Winner at the Journey Awards 2014 (Chanticleer Reviews and Media, USA). She also received The International Reuel Prize for Poetry in 2017 and The International Reuel Prize for Translation in 2016 (for 'The Broken Home', her English translation of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's novella). She has authored six books (memoir, poetry, fiction and translation) and co-edited four anthologies of poetry and fiction. This is her debut book of fiction.
Editorial
Lopa Banerjee's debut collection of 10 short stories and a novella All That Jazz and Other Pathbreaking Tales breaks fresh ground as the author experiments with diverse representations of location, class, gender, sexuality as well as interpersonal relationships. The routine nostalgia and lament and the tensions between homeland and host country in diasporic writing are not replicated in cliched format in these fictional narratives. Instead, Lopa Banerjee writes her stories with admirable zest by skillfully combining emotional intelligence, empathy and informed understanding of how context can be crucial for successful creative writing.
Dr. Sanjukta Dasgupta
Convenor, English Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi
All That Jazz and other Pathbreaking Tales, the collection of fictional stories take us on a mesmerizing journey seen with the curious and wakeful eyes of Lopamudra Banerjee. Her novella and short stories capture the essence of the world that stretches from the East to the West. Her penetrating vision brings out the sublimity of the characters and the brilliance of the stories in a way we might be familiar, in the Bangla tradition, but uniquely presented in a contemporary voice in English. This book is a true gift to her readers.
~ Kalpna Singh-Chitnis (Poet, Writer, and Filmmaker)
Silent River Film and Literary Society, USA
Lopa Banerjee's use of words in the novella ‘All That Jazz’ and the 10 short stories in this collection is fantastic, her versatility is comparable with the likes of renowned authors like Amit Chaudhuri and Jhumpa Lahiri. The unique manner in which the eleven intriguing stories in the book are narrated and presented is indeed interesting. Every story is defined by characters who are very human and it is this element that the author exploits in her book to carve out stories where mixed emotions of love, hatred, anger, remorse, happiness and much more are woven into the tales, based in Kolkata/ Bengal and in the US. Even amidst the apparent different locations and cultural realities, there is a lot of melody in every story that will make the reader delve beneath their surface level and experience an entirely new dimension in storytelling.
Truly a masterpiece to cherish!
Sarmita Dey
Author of A New Lease of Life- Stories of Reunion and Soul Curry
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Published July 22, 2020
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May 24, 2021
Lopa Banerjee writes from the heart with a unique voice – a blend of lyrical poetry and prose imbued with an emotional honesty that draws the reader into the depths of her characterizations. In the romance novella, All That Jazz, we meet Amrita and Joydeep whose love for each other and the music they create is central to this intricately woven story. Joydeep’s inability to commit to a conventional marriage, despite his strong feelings for Amrita, cause her to leave India for the US, where she takes refuge in a marriage of convenience. But when she returns to West Bengal they are drawn together again.
This book is all about relationships– between lovers, friends and family - and Banerjee portrays the nuances of feelings beautifully, with an acceptance of the human failings that complicate our lives while at the same time guiding us find empathy for others and ourselves.
In addition to the novella the book includes short stories that are equally compelling. I enjoyed reading All that Jazz and recommend it to readers who appreciate unique and experimental forms of writing.
This book is all about relationships– between lovers, friends and family - and Banerjee portrays the nuances of feelings beautifully, with an acceptance of the human failings that complicate our lives while at the same time guiding us find empathy for others and ourselves.
In addition to the novella the book includes short stories that are equally compelling. I enjoyed reading All that Jazz and recommend it to readers who appreciate unique and experimental forms of writing.
January 7, 2021
All that jazz and other pathbreaking tales is a smorgasbord of emotions written by the much revered author Lopamudra Banerjee.
It’s dream-like writing laden with a potpourri of emotions that emanate radiance of a poem.
It’s an eloquent treatise on the woozy dizzy powers of love, longing and beyond.
The stories will sabrage layers of your emotions that lay dormant beneath a cross-hatch! The author almost takes on an animism and you find a beating element in the stories that she captures in a crescendo of lyrical cadence spiked with occasional shards of emotional gradation .
The novella will make you bask under a fuchsia umbrella of a plethora of emotions! The author beguiles the readers with her beautifully engineered story.
The gripping life of Amrita and Joydeep will stay with you long after you’ve read it. The Bengali lines tucked in between amplifies the beauty, and you may hear an epiphany, as I did!
“Amar swapner rajye tomar shei mukh unki diye jaay/ Proti din-er majhe tomay khunji smriti-r kobita-y…”
Also, the lines from chapter seven gave me goosebumps:
“Some days you just burn in the flames of a destitute desire
Some days the flames ask you what provoked that fire...
You bathe in your accursed desires,
Deep within, you nurture a nameless fog”
The short stories are drenched in unique aroma of their own.
The story, “Park Street” emphasises on love and soul-connection. I was nostalgic while reading the author’s description of Park Street on a Christmas eve!
“ the voice dangling in my furtive black sky, the nameless, sacred scar I wrap around my asphalt neck, bruises me. “
The poignantly beautiful lines tug at my heart strings.
How can I not mention “A Fistful of Want”! This is my personal favourite.
The way the author has described the manifold nuances of Anupama the protagonist, gave me goosebumps! It had me thinking if the character Trina really did exist or it was a mere shadow of Anupama’s past, a figment of her imagination!
The story gripped me until the end and few teardrops trickled down my cheeks as I could see my own reflection in Trina, just as Anupama did!
The author has eloquently portrayed the unrequited love and longing, of hit and misses of a young woman fighting pyrexia of mind war of what IS! Engulfed with diffidence and apprehension, finally Anupama makes peace with the paradigm shift in her life in a new country, with her husband, away from Kolkata, yet carrying her hometown and the good and not-so-good memories in the pit of her bosom to last forevermore!
“She is pulled in a soaring current of longings, opening herself in layers, like petals, trying to find her moorings in the azure night sky”. These lines are eerily relatable!
All that Jazz is a breathtakingly beautiful book that you would want to add to your bookshelf.
I want to thank Lopa Banerjee di for writing such a brilliant book for us to read, feel, perceive, discern and savour!
October 18, 2020
This collection of a novella and ten short stories takes the reader through journeys that are diverse, yet tied together by common threads of patriarchy, social biases and inequalities. Lopamudra Banerjee writes with a journalist's observation, an empath's understanding and a lover's passion. In telling these stories, she seems to be on a quest -- to disentangle the knots of urban relationships and their layers of hidden desires and dissonances. I enjoyed reading this book and wish the author the very best with her future works.
September 28, 2020
Review of ‘All that Jazz and other Pathbreaking Tales’ author Lopamudra Banerjee
By Vandita Dharni
‘All that Jazz’ reveals the trajectory of vicissitudes that enshroud modern-day women. Lopa Banerjee’s vivid descriptions replete with rich imagery are instrumental in creating a panorama of contemporary urban life. A vast plethora of emotions stem from both the novella and short stories, thus resonating with the readers who perceive themselves in the characters and draw parallels concomitant with their own lives. Each character breathes and comes alive in the microcosm of her book. Her stories are imbued with shades of love, devotion, betrayal and social transgressions that leave a lingering aftertaste, almost haunting and addictive.
Her novella dissects the protagonists- Amrita, Joydeep and Anindita in a remarkable unravelling of their personal choices drowned in the cacophony of societal norms. They are often paralyzed by guilt, fear, insecurities and deep murky secrets. Amrita’s inherent charm and her passionate love affair with the music maverick Joy is eclipsed by the sensibilities of her orthodox middle-class family. Joy’s foray into the musical world is also jinxed, leading to bitter decisions. Amrita’s yearnings simmer due to her drab life as an immigrant and her fateful visit to India loosens the knots in a mirage of self- discovery. The surrender to unbridled passion and adultery is momentary yet it leaves the reader bristling with hope that more clandestine meetings could ensue without a thought of the ramifications.
The ten short stories are powerful, sensitive, realistic and sculpted very skillfully. There is a glimpse of vignettes of life interspersed with soulful poetry that evokes nostalgia and pathos. The pulse of Kolkata throbs in her vivid descriptions of bustling streets, confectionery shops, bars, shimmering visages and nights drunk with hysteria – all this and more is ingested into our veins in a manner that leaves the reader riveted.
This book possesses all the elements of an intricately woven plot that is engaging right from the word ‘go’. It is steeped in a rich filigree of traditions, culture and embellished with appropriate vocabulary that convey how she perceives life and people. Lopa has a penchant for words, intricate detailing and a flawless expression that leaves any reader spellbound. The book is intriguing as is drenched with the enigma of sensuous prose and poetical rhapsody.
I would strongly recommend this book to a voracious and discerning reader who will comprehend and sift through the deeper layers that unfold later in the narrative. All the very best dear Lopa and I wish you all the success!
By Vandita Dharni
‘All that Jazz’ reveals the trajectory of vicissitudes that enshroud modern-day women. Lopa Banerjee’s vivid descriptions replete with rich imagery are instrumental in creating a panorama of contemporary urban life. A vast plethora of emotions stem from both the novella and short stories, thus resonating with the readers who perceive themselves in the characters and draw parallels concomitant with their own lives. Each character breathes and comes alive in the microcosm of her book. Her stories are imbued with shades of love, devotion, betrayal and social transgressions that leave a lingering aftertaste, almost haunting and addictive.
Her novella dissects the protagonists- Amrita, Joydeep and Anindita in a remarkable unravelling of their personal choices drowned in the cacophony of societal norms. They are often paralyzed by guilt, fear, insecurities and deep murky secrets. Amrita’s inherent charm and her passionate love affair with the music maverick Joy is eclipsed by the sensibilities of her orthodox middle-class family. Joy’s foray into the musical world is also jinxed, leading to bitter decisions. Amrita’s yearnings simmer due to her drab life as an immigrant and her fateful visit to India loosens the knots in a mirage of self- discovery. The surrender to unbridled passion and adultery is momentary yet it leaves the reader bristling with hope that more clandestine meetings could ensue without a thought of the ramifications.
The ten short stories are powerful, sensitive, realistic and sculpted very skillfully. There is a glimpse of vignettes of life interspersed with soulful poetry that evokes nostalgia and pathos. The pulse of Kolkata throbs in her vivid descriptions of bustling streets, confectionery shops, bars, shimmering visages and nights drunk with hysteria – all this and more is ingested into our veins in a manner that leaves the reader riveted.
This book possesses all the elements of an intricately woven plot that is engaging right from the word ‘go’. It is steeped in a rich filigree of traditions, culture and embellished with appropriate vocabulary that convey how she perceives life and people. Lopa has a penchant for words, intricate detailing and a flawless expression that leaves any reader spellbound. The book is intriguing as is drenched with the enigma of sensuous prose and poetical rhapsody.
I would strongly recommend this book to a voracious and discerning reader who will comprehend and sift through the deeper layers that unfold later in the narrative. All the very best dear Lopa and I wish you all the success!
December 24, 2020
All that Jazz – A novella by Lopamudra Bannerjee
Lopamudra Banerjee is a poetess, memoirist and now a writer of short stories and a novella: All that Jazz.
In this wonderful, poetic novella, she tells the story of a girl, Amrita who is an artist and a musician and her first love, Joydeb (abbreviated as Joy). They have a passionate relationship which is interwoven with their artistry as musicians in a jazz band “All that Jazz”. All Joy wants is to be with Amrita and create great music which enthralls their audience with its lyrical poetry and beautiful performative music. He does not want marriage or anything traditional with her.
But then her family with its conservative roots in West Bengal want him to commit to her. She tries to convince him to do the same, yet she does not succeed. In desperation, she is driven out by her family and Joy to migrate to the United States to study at the University of Pittsburg. Subsequently, she finds employment at Carnegie Mellon. In a touch of irony, she then commits to a loveless “open” marriage with a fellow American professor.
Joy in the meantime has married or is in a committed relationship another band member, Annie. However, the moment Joy sees an email sent to Annie by Amrita, his old desires and feelings for her flood back.
The story enfolds with Amrita and Joy meeting again under tragic circumstances in India when her mother is ill. They rendevous again and it seems as if nothing has changed.
The novella is symbolic in many ways. Amrita is unable to sing again. It is as if she has lost her artistry and her voice having lost her love. There is reference to John Donne in the songs and text and there is original poetry by Lopamudra. It is superfluous to say that the poetry is how Lopa usually writes poetry: vividly, with beautiful imagery, passion and skilled craftsmanship. There is also a parallel story of Annie who is second fiddle in the band but fills Amrita’s place when she leaves for the US. All the stories are told with a lot of empathy for all the characters.
While I heard Lopa once say she admires Jhumpa Lahiri, this novella is Lopa’s own. It doesn’t have Jhumpa anywhere in it except in the authenticity of her voice as much as Jhumpa manages her stories to be authentic.
Lopamudra Banerjee is a poetess, memoirist and now a writer of short stories and a novella: All that Jazz.
In this wonderful, poetic novella, she tells the story of a girl, Amrita who is an artist and a musician and her first love, Joydeb (abbreviated as Joy). They have a passionate relationship which is interwoven with their artistry as musicians in a jazz band “All that Jazz”. All Joy wants is to be with Amrita and create great music which enthralls their audience with its lyrical poetry and beautiful performative music. He does not want marriage or anything traditional with her.
But then her family with its conservative roots in West Bengal want him to commit to her. She tries to convince him to do the same, yet she does not succeed. In desperation, she is driven out by her family and Joy to migrate to the United States to study at the University of Pittsburg. Subsequently, she finds employment at Carnegie Mellon. In a touch of irony, she then commits to a loveless “open” marriage with a fellow American professor.
Joy in the meantime has married or is in a committed relationship another band member, Annie. However, the moment Joy sees an email sent to Annie by Amrita, his old desires and feelings for her flood back.
The story enfolds with Amrita and Joy meeting again under tragic circumstances in India when her mother is ill. They rendevous again and it seems as if nothing has changed.
The novella is symbolic in many ways. Amrita is unable to sing again. It is as if she has lost her artistry and her voice having lost her love. There is reference to John Donne in the songs and text and there is original poetry by Lopamudra. It is superfluous to say that the poetry is how Lopa usually writes poetry: vividly, with beautiful imagery, passion and skilled craftsmanship. There is also a parallel story of Annie who is second fiddle in the band but fills Amrita’s place when she leaves for the US. All the stories are told with a lot of empathy for all the characters.
While I heard Lopa once say she admires Jhumpa Lahiri, this novella is Lopa’s own. It doesn’t have Jhumpa anywhere in it except in the authenticity of her voice as much as Jhumpa manages her stories to be authentic.
March 5, 2021
A balm for the heart
A collection of heartfelt stories, with a novella thrown in for good measure, ‘All That Jazz & Other Pathbreaking Tales” by US-based author, Lopa Banerjee, makes for a thoroughly readable fare. Commitment shy men threading the souls of women who are both emotionally vulnerable and strong, mainly form the backdrop of her tales. The language is fluidly poetic- almost like a seductive raga unfolding inside a spacious courtyard steeped with nostalgia and yearning.
“Was it the sharp shooting rain of the lyrics of his songs, which were still sown as overgrown seeds in her innermost recesses...” wonders Amrita, the protagonist of ‘‘All That Jazz”, as the doors of an all too familiar coffee house open up a series of traumatic recollections.
Among my favourite stories is Park Street, which traces the unfortunate story of Putul, the daughter of a toy factory worker whom the writer stumbles into one late evening. The tragic fate of the young girl, who never got a chance in life, is one of the saddest stories I have ever read. It caused me to put the book away and reflect on the cruelties of life. “I remember her sharp, juvenile face glittering with an inexplicable sadness that lurked, like a sour reality rolling over and settling in the lumps of her throat…” writes the author. It sure brought a lump to my throat
The narrative is interwoven, in many places, with soulful Bollywood songs and Rabindra Sangeet that never appear out of place.
All in all, a beautiful read.
A collection of heartfelt stories, with a novella thrown in for good measure, ‘All That Jazz & Other Pathbreaking Tales” by US-based author, Lopa Banerjee, makes for a thoroughly readable fare. Commitment shy men threading the souls of women who are both emotionally vulnerable and strong, mainly form the backdrop of her tales. The language is fluidly poetic- almost like a seductive raga unfolding inside a spacious courtyard steeped with nostalgia and yearning.
“Was it the sharp shooting rain of the lyrics of his songs, which were still sown as overgrown seeds in her innermost recesses...” wonders Amrita, the protagonist of ‘‘All That Jazz”, as the doors of an all too familiar coffee house open up a series of traumatic recollections.
Among my favourite stories is Park Street, which traces the unfortunate story of Putul, the daughter of a toy factory worker whom the writer stumbles into one late evening. The tragic fate of the young girl, who never got a chance in life, is one of the saddest stories I have ever read. It caused me to put the book away and reflect on the cruelties of life. “I remember her sharp, juvenile face glittering with an inexplicable sadness that lurked, like a sour reality rolling over and settling in the lumps of her throat…” writes the author. It sure brought a lump to my throat
The narrative is interwoven, in many places, with soulful Bollywood songs and Rabindra Sangeet that never appear out of place.
All in all, a beautiful read.
September 21, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lopamudra Banerjee's, All The Jazz. The romance novella is a fine balance of sensitivity, thoughtfulness and drama! The work is gripping! One is keen to know whats going to happen next! I read it all the way through without stopping! Its been written from the heart and it concludes at the right time...an immigrant/woman's hard decisions...Sometimes neither here nor there....acceptances and choices women make...damaged individuals most of us...and those critical determinations that decide the path of our life...and those of others! The protagonist's aching for her lost love, and the memories that rush forth of their intimacy are very beautifully handled. Lopa is a very discerning writer, and her use of words is not only exemplary, but the words are woven intricately and yet simply with layers of meanings. There is a certain finesse that is very evident. Congratulations to Lopa! Very well written. Love all your writings!
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August 21, 2020All that Jazz and other pathbreaking tales' is a musical novella, where music binds the storyline along with the characters in a smooth rhythm of storytelling. One will get confused in choosing which is better ,
the main story or the other pathbreaking tales written along with it. All the characters were developed very specifically by the author. The language of the book is simple to comprehend. The narration of the book is so intriguing that you will surely keep turning your pages. The cover of the book makes it more alluring. Stories like Park Street, Durga: The third eye, Femme Fatale are so gripping and pragmatic that while reading I felt one with the characters. Choose the book and you will never regret.
the main story or the other pathbreaking tales written along with it. All the characters were developed very specifically by the author. The language of the book is simple to comprehend. The narration of the book is so intriguing that you will surely keep turning your pages. The cover of the book makes it more alluring. Stories like Park Street, Durga: The third eye, Femme Fatale are so gripping and pragmatic that while reading I felt one with the characters. Choose the book and you will never regret.
October 18, 2021
All That Jazz...is a great read for everyone who are looking forward to explore their inner self but still in a dilemma. Lopa's excellent style brings in a lot of favourable nostalgia for that lost city, time and that someone along with some shrinking yet excellent English vocabulary - once again a testament of Lopa's literary excellence.
The book comes in two flavours - a novella and 10 short stories. Distinctly different yet tied together in a common thread of love, longing and introspection. I have loved the entire book with many predictable yet bold twists but short stories like Amor Mio, The Cross and Durga: The Third eye became a bit closer to my heart.
A must read companion for every bookshelf. Read it to enjoy it.
The book comes in two flavours - a novella and 10 short stories. Distinctly different yet tied together in a common thread of love, longing and introspection. I have loved the entire book with many predictable yet bold twists but short stories like Amor Mio, The Cross and Durga: The Third eye became a bit closer to my heart.
A must read companion for every bookshelf. Read it to enjoy it.
August 19, 2020
One of the most striking thing about Lopamudra Banerjee's writing is, the narrative flows effortlessly. Her style and the ability to use nuances is commendable. The characters seem real and relatable, they are flesh and blood, just like us. It is hard to choose from the novella and the short stories which one is my favorite. If you are not acquainted with Banerjee's writing so far, then I highly recommend that you pick this book up and give it a read to get to know an author who not only tells stories that breaths life, but in a beautiful literary captivating way.
September 22, 2020
An Awesome Read!
This is a very powerfully penned book. The heroines in the Novel 'All That Jazz' and the other stories too bear strong resemblances to women from the real world. The author has a keen sense of observation and excellent expression.
The story of Amy, Annie and Joydeep takes the reader through the harsh reality of life. In face, all the stories of this book have no sugar coating. The author penned it as she perhaps saw it. An excellent book that every woman (and even man)must read.
This is a very powerfully penned book. The heroines in the Novel 'All That Jazz' and the other stories too bear strong resemblances to women from the real world. The author has a keen sense of observation and excellent expression.
The story of Amy, Annie and Joydeep takes the reader through the harsh reality of life. In face, all the stories of this book have no sugar coating. The author penned it as she perhaps saw it. An excellent book that every woman (and even man)must read.
August 18, 2020
A goodread
I was just searching randomly when I stumbled upon this book written by Lopamudra Banerjee. I became interested seeing the cover photo and immediately downloaded it as it was available in Kindle unlimited. I am happy that I downloaded it.
It's a collection of a novela and a number of short stories. All those are very well thought and well expressed. I really enjoyed reading the stories and few of them touched my heart.
Good job
I was just searching randomly when I stumbled upon this book written by Lopamudra Banerjee. I became interested seeing the cover photo and immediately downloaded it as it was available in Kindle unlimited. I am happy that I downloaded it.
It's a collection of a novela and a number of short stories. All those are very well thought and well expressed. I really enjoyed reading the stories and few of them touched my heart.
Good job
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