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Over a Samosa: Readomania Shots
Do you want to experience an entire story as you gobble down a samosa or a couple of cookies?
Straight from the good old times when your mom or grandma narrated a story as you relished your lunch or dinner, “Over a Samosa!” is a collection of ten very short stories, each of which you can read as an accompaniment to your tea time snacks.
Savour these warm stories and the memories that come along with it. And don’t forget your tea and samosa with a dollop of chutney.
Straight from the good old times when your mom or grandma narrated a story as you relished your lunch or dinner, “Over a Samosa!” is a collection of ten very short stories, each of which you can read as an accompaniment to your tea time snacks.
Savour these warm stories and the memories that come along with it. And don’t forget your tea and samosa with a dollop of chutney.
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Published August 4, 2020
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August 19, 2020
Grab a cup of Filter Coffee and some Muruku
Ten short stories categorized under clever headings make it very easy for a reader to breeze through this enchanting set.
Starting with a deep story about little Anugraha and the validation that her father seeks, Nithya gently leads you on this walk. She shows you how Vatsala chides her husband and how Vijayalakshmi clicks a selfie, finally accepting her new identity.
Alice's new home and its truth was a shock to me as I was still munching on a soft Mysore Pak. Instead, this turned out to be a Tamarind, shocking my senses.
Each story is a revelation of the human psyche, some leaving you chuckling, some with a deep message. The main idea behind finishing a really good book is to think about the message the author gives you. What is it that we take back?
A shot that makes you think, take stock. Have you read this yet?
Ten short stories categorized under clever headings make it very easy for a reader to breeze through this enchanting set.
Starting with a deep story about little Anugraha and the validation that her father seeks, Nithya gently leads you on this walk. She shows you how Vatsala chides her husband and how Vijayalakshmi clicks a selfie, finally accepting her new identity.
Alice's new home and its truth was a shock to me as I was still munching on a soft Mysore Pak. Instead, this turned out to be a Tamarind, shocking my senses.
Each story is a revelation of the human psyche, some leaving you chuckling, some with a deep message. The main idea behind finishing a really good book is to think about the message the author gives you. What is it that we take back?
A shot that makes you think, take stock. Have you read this yet?
August 9, 2020
I am in love with the authors simple yet powerful style of writing. The stories in this book take about simple pleasures that we have forgotten or don’t have time to acknowledge in a digitally enhanced life. It is the perfect book to accompany your evening coffee and cookies or ‘samosa’.
September 27, 2020
Adorable stories! 😃
August 18, 2020
Week 32 Book 40
Over a Samosa by Nithya Rajagopal
Rating: 4/5
This is an anthology of 10 super short but sweet slice of life stories. A quick and breezy read, it gave me the warm and fuzzies. Nithya is a talented writer who weaves magic with her words. Must read book!
Over a Samosa by Nithya Rajagopal
Rating: 4/5
This is an anthology of 10 super short but sweet slice of life stories. A quick and breezy read, it gave me the warm and fuzzies. Nithya is a talented writer who weaves magic with her words. Must read book!
August 13, 2020
Nithya Rajagopal’s tales are as crunchy and as welcome as the samosa in the title of her book, short, crisp and palatable! They delight in their brevity, and yet, each tale leaves behind an emotion that is akin to a pleasant satiety.
What shines through in these tales is the fact that life is made up of simple joys, held together through stolen moments that make it perfect. Whether it is the strength of a baby girl who has withstood a storm, or the satisfaction on the smile on the face of a six-year-old girl; the camaraderie and banter between a well-adjusted couple or the travails of a mother trying to marry off her eligible son, all these thoughts blossom out through language that is spare, yet effective.
Sometimes, there is no looking back. Life moves on, despite personal tragedy, a love that repels or unfulfilled work issues, and in such cases, it is better to move on with it and find happiness in those flowers within reach. Besides, it is the quirky side that brings a smile, or allows a chill to travel down one’s spine. Who said that life had to be boring and mundane?
If I had to pick the tales that I enjoyed most, they would be ‘All Work and No Play’, ‘Chellayi’, ‘You and Me’ and ‘The Shelf’.
This is a book meant to drive the blues away; a delicious snack to be savoured along with a cup of steaming hot tea. Nithya Rajagopal could well be talking about her writing when she says, “When the roots are strong, the trees last for generations.”
What shines through in these tales is the fact that life is made up of simple joys, held together through stolen moments that make it perfect. Whether it is the strength of a baby girl who has withstood a storm, or the satisfaction on the smile on the face of a six-year-old girl; the camaraderie and banter between a well-adjusted couple or the travails of a mother trying to marry off her eligible son, all these thoughts blossom out through language that is spare, yet effective.
Sometimes, there is no looking back. Life moves on, despite personal tragedy, a love that repels or unfulfilled work issues, and in such cases, it is better to move on with it and find happiness in those flowers within reach. Besides, it is the quirky side that brings a smile, or allows a chill to travel down one’s spine. Who said that life had to be boring and mundane?
If I had to pick the tales that I enjoyed most, they would be ‘All Work and No Play’, ‘Chellayi’, ‘You and Me’ and ‘The Shelf’.
This is a book meant to drive the blues away; a delicious snack to be savoured along with a cup of steaming hot tea. Nithya Rajagopal could well be talking about her writing when she says, “When the roots are strong, the trees last for generations.”
August 12, 2020
A delightful set of #veryshortstories. The stories are centered around five themes, but each shines on its own! Be it the standing up for himself Jeba in the 'A family' or the relationship between Vatsala and Vishwanathan, or 'Alice' looking to start afresh - each story is heartwarming, crisp and masaledaar .. exactly like a plate of warm Samosa!
The writing is simple yet manages to transport you into a different place. Consisting of nuances from the southern region of India - this is a must read for short story lovers!!!
The writing is simple yet manages to transport you into a different place. Consisting of nuances from the southern region of India - this is a must read for short story lovers!!!
October 4, 2020
Nithya!!!
I absolutely love the short stories and have read them all. I like the way you write and how you describe emotions, situation, people, events, places its amazing how they all just pull n put you into all the characters feelings. I would just like to suggest these can be made into short movies as themes are more powerful. Thank you very much for being a great wonderful writer - Adorable
I absolutely love the short stories and have read them all. I like the way you write and how you describe emotions, situation, people, events, places its amazing how they all just pull n put you into all the characters feelings. I would just like to suggest these can be made into short movies as themes are more powerful. Thank you very much for being a great wonderful writer - Adorable
August 18, 2020
Short, sweet yet impactful is what I would say of this little package of delightful tales.
The stories interspersed with words and terms that add a local flavour are an integral part of Nithya's signature style.
It is to Nithya's credit that her characters stand out despite occupying such tiny spaces in the book.
It was a delightful read and I look forward to more from her.
The stories interspersed with words and terms that add a local flavour are an integral part of Nithya's signature style.
It is to Nithya's credit that her characters stand out despite occupying such tiny spaces in the book.
It was a delightful read and I look forward to more from her.
January 11, 2021
Vignettes of Indian life captured in the form of very short stories. The writing is lucid and the stories brief but gentle. I enjoyed it very much.
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