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The Unusual Bond: A grave doesn't judge. It just listens.
Vaidehi had discovered this graveyard during one of her walks into the nearby woods, and that's when she'd stumbled upon the grave of Norma D'Costa, a teacher she once hated. We often hesitate baring ourselves to people for the fear of judgement. But a grave doesn't judge. It just listens. And that is exactly what Vaidehi craved for in her loneliness. Someone to talk to, someone who'd understand and had time for her. This story is about a woman's unusual friendship with a grave. This story, is about much much more.
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Published February 14, 2021
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March 29, 2021
"The Unusual Bond" by Vijay Kakwani is a really short read. It's only about 23 pages, which can be finished with in 30 minutes.
The story as the title suggests is about a unusual bond that the a girl shares with a grave. This grave is of her teacher whom she once hated but now that grave is her companion with whom she laughs, cry, play and shares some untold secrets.
The build up of story is fast paced and engaging. There are very few characters and story mainly revolves around the protagonist. The story is very short so I'll not be able to write the blurb without giving spoiler but believe me there is a little twist at the end. If you are looking for a short quick read, this one can be the best option. Go for it.
The story as the title suggests is about a unusual bond that the a girl shares with a grave. This grave is of her teacher whom she once hated but now that grave is her companion with whom she laughs, cry, play and shares some untold secrets.
The build up of story is fast paced and engaging. There are very few characters and story mainly revolves around the protagonist. The story is very short so I'll not be able to write the blurb without giving spoiler but believe me there is a little twist at the end. If you are looking for a short quick read, this one can be the best option. Go for it.
March 4, 2021
Content - Everyday Vaidehi pays a visit to the graveyard of her hometown to pass sometime infront of the grave of Ms. Norma D'Costa who was her scool teacher. Vaidehi speaks her heart out there and made an 'unusual bond' with the grave. After her husband left her and took their son with him as well, this graveyard and this grave has become her only comfort zone where she can be comfortable and can feel happy.
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Read the book to know the whole story of Vaidehi and unusual bond with the graveyard.
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My Views- This is a very short read of only 23 pages but the deep feeling portrayed in the book is very heart touching. Through the book, the author portrays many emotions like loneliness, abandonment, betrayal, isolation and also shows us a path to get back to a normal life if we all have a good listener infront of whom we can pour our heart out and can be relieved and someone who won't judge us. The graveyard and the grave represents that listener.
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The climax of the book has a twist ending which can surprise the readers.
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The writing is smooth and comprehensible. The title and the cover pic is also apt with the storyline.
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Overall a nice, short , heart touching read.
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Read the book to know the whole story of Vaidehi and unusual bond with the graveyard.
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My Views- This is a very short read of only 23 pages but the deep feeling portrayed in the book is very heart touching. Through the book, the author portrays many emotions like loneliness, abandonment, betrayal, isolation and also shows us a path to get back to a normal life if we all have a good listener infront of whom we can pour our heart out and can be relieved and someone who won't judge us. The graveyard and the grave represents that listener.
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The climax of the book has a twist ending which can surprise the readers.
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The writing is smooth and comprehensible. The title and the cover pic is also apt with the storyline.
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Overall a nice, short , heart touching read.
March 5, 2021
I read the blurb and it just blew my mind so I had to pick it up. One day, Vaidehi, our protagonist, found a grave of her old teacher and something unusual happened. She hated that teacher and now she developed friendship with that grave. The idea of the story is nicely imagined. I liked this unconventional idea of friendship. I liked the narration style of the author. It’s catchy,. This one is perfect for all who are looking for different reads. Good one.
March 2, 2021
Title - The Unusual Bond
Author - Vijay Kakwani
Genre - fiction
Pages - 23
Format - kindle
The story revolves around the protagonist Vaidehi who feels too lonely because her husband has left her and took their son with him. So she is in search of a person who will listen to her without any fault finding and squabble. Meanwhile she finds a grave yard of her school teacher who she had once hated the most. Now read the book to find what happens next?
The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title is totally relevant. The plot of the story is unique, deep and provocative with a touch of creepiness. The author has very well narrated the emotions of a lonely woman who makes an unusual bond with the grave yard. Besides the loneliness he also talked about betrayal, rejection and the after effect of loneliness. He has amazingly penned down his thoughts.
Language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed and described by the author. The flow of the book is slow paced. The end of the story would leave anyone surprised.
Overall, an unusual read.
Rating - 4.5/5
I recommend this book to all .
Author - Vijay Kakwani
Genre - fiction
Pages - 23
Format - kindle
The story revolves around the protagonist Vaidehi who feels too lonely because her husband has left her and took their son with him. So she is in search of a person who will listen to her without any fault finding and squabble. Meanwhile she finds a grave yard of her school teacher who she had once hated the most. Now read the book to find what happens next?
The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title is totally relevant. The plot of the story is unique, deep and provocative with a touch of creepiness. The author has very well narrated the emotions of a lonely woman who makes an unusual bond with the grave yard. Besides the loneliness he also talked about betrayal, rejection and the after effect of loneliness. He has amazingly penned down his thoughts.
Language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed and described by the author. The flow of the book is slow paced. The end of the story would leave anyone surprised.
Overall, an unusual read.
Rating - 4.5/5
I recommend this book to all .
March 9, 2021
‘The Unusual Bond: A Grave doesn’t Judge. It just listens’ by Vijay Kakwani is a book that revolves around Vaidehi who has no one to listen to her and to help her in this phase of loneliness. One day Vaidehi discovers a graveyard during one of her walks and there she finds the grave of Norma D’Costa. She finally starts sharing her feelings and what she has been through with this grave and visits her regularly. To know more about Vaidehi’s story and why is lonely and what is it that she cannot share with anyone read ‘The Unusual Bond: A Grave Never Judges. It Just Listens’.
My Thoughts:
The plot is interesting and somewhat can be related to real life. At times we really need someone or that one person on whom we can put our trust and listen to us without judging us. But is it easy to find such a person in whom we can confide in. We get to see this expressed by the author through this emotional story of Vaidehi.
Characters are well developed and relatable. The emotions that Vaidehi goes through can be felt through this story.
Language is simple and lucid. The narration is done nicely and will keep the readers interest throughout the story. The title of the story and the book cover are apt to the plot.
Overall, it was an engaging read and I would recommend this book to someone who’s looking to read something short.
My Thoughts:
The plot is interesting and somewhat can be related to real life. At times we really need someone or that one person on whom we can put our trust and listen to us without judging us. But is it easy to find such a person in whom we can confide in. We get to see this expressed by the author through this emotional story of Vaidehi.
Characters are well developed and relatable. The emotions that Vaidehi goes through can be felt through this story.
Language is simple and lucid. The narration is done nicely and will keep the readers interest throughout the story. The title of the story and the book cover are apt to the plot.
Overall, it was an engaging read and I would recommend this book to someone who’s looking to read something short.
March 3, 2021
There are times when all you need is to vent out your feelings. You want someone who will listen to you without any hesitation.
Well this book is based on an unusual plotline. Our protagonist, Vaidehi just got seperated from her loved ones and right she is all alone. She is obviously upset and wants to share her thoughts and feelings with someone who will peacefully listen to all that she has in her heart.
She finds herself sitting beside the grave of Norma D’Costa, her school teacher.
And she speaks about all she has in her heart to that grave.
Her emptiness is faded away but in an unique way. This was a beautiful plot in its own way. The narration was kept simple and easy making it a good read. The language used is lucid.
Well this book is based on an unusual plotline. Our protagonist, Vaidehi just got seperated from her loved ones and right she is all alone. She is obviously upset and wants to share her thoughts and feelings with someone who will peacefully listen to all that she has in her heart.
She finds herself sitting beside the grave of Norma D’Costa, her school teacher.
And she speaks about all she has in her heart to that grave.
Her emptiness is faded away but in an unique way. This was a beautiful plot in its own way. The narration was kept simple and easy making it a good read. The language used is lucid.
March 25, 2021
This is a beautiful story about the loneliness, betrayal and pain. Vaidehi marries Akash against her parent's will and make a small world of her own but still he left her and even take her only happiness, her son. Devastated and heartbroken Vaidehi find solace on her dead enemy's grave. The story is heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. The way it is written made me feel the emotions of the protagonist. The twist is also something I didn't expected. Narration is so gripping.
March 1, 2021
The story unfolds multiple turns with it on every page. When I started reading, I had many questions but the author beautifully unraveled my questions one by one with his captivating narration. The character portrayal of Vaidehi is brilliant. Even though it's a short book, the secondary characters are well depicted with bounded roots. I loved the overall story but what stands out is the short and crisp narration of the author. The language is clear and the title is well inclined with the plot. The cover page is quite attractive and it says a lot about the plot. The touch of spookiness is totally unexpected to me, that's a major twist. The author really caught me, my eyes went wide, to be honest. The last paragraph of the book would definitely leave you stunned. At some places, I find it difficult to catch up on the details but other than that, it's a great plot. I would recommend this book to all readers! Everyone can give it a try, and it's beginners friendly too, so go for it!
June 17, 2021
The Unusual Bond’ by ‘Vijay Kakwani’ revolves around Vaidehi’, the protagonist of the story. This book potrays the feeling of living life in solitude and the bitterness of being abandoned by our loved ones.
An unusual bond is an intriguing , thought The story is beautifully woven and but a slow paced , lucid read. Simple and lucid narrative makes it a beginner friendly read. .A gloomy midnight , a cup of black coffee and this short read is a perfect bliss of solitude.
An unusual bond is an intriguing , thought The story is beautifully woven and but a slow paced , lucid read. Simple and lucid narrative makes it a beginner friendly read. .A gloomy midnight , a cup of black coffee and this short read is a perfect bliss of solitude.
March 6, 2021
Insightful and sad story
We, humans, usually personify objects around us, either for fun or for emotional support. It may be a favourite toy or any day to day object. But in the book “The Unusual Bond” by Vijay Kakwani, the protagonist, Vaidehi, has chosen a grave as her emotional crutch. As she finds her husband, a highly successful writer, drift away from her, she stumbles across the grave of a person. Her teacher from her high school was someone she had hated when she was a child. But upon finding out she was already six feet under, Vaidehi feels compelled to pour out her emotions in front of the grave. She brings flowers from her garden every day and then sits for a session of venting. Graves do not judge.
The book is a 23 paged novella, but emotions are high, as are the implications behind the story. The protagonist carries a lot of emotional burdens. And her troubles run more profound than an average person. She embodies the expectations and aspirations that we have. Her loneliness is immediately evident from the fact that she chooses a grave, the last place a person would desire to unwind as her place of calmness.
I liked that the author has also inserted a few commonplace issues that most Indian girls have had to face. When a spouse gets too immersed in his/ her work, it ultimately destroys a relationship. I was sad when I read the scene where Vaidehi is at the hospital. She finally gives up trying when her husband gives an evasive answer, probably without even hearing her question. A person may provide all material things for you, but if he/she is not emotionally present, then is there even a relationship?
In retrospect, it is a sad story of a woman who just wanted to live a happy life with her family but is disappointed in every step of her life. Her solace is in talking to a grave, which makes the story more desolate. Readers should give the book a once over.
We, humans, usually personify objects around us, either for fun or for emotional support. It may be a favourite toy or any day to day object. But in the book “The Unusual Bond” by Vijay Kakwani, the protagonist, Vaidehi, has chosen a grave as her emotional crutch. As she finds her husband, a highly successful writer, drift away from her, she stumbles across the grave of a person. Her teacher from her high school was someone she had hated when she was a child. But upon finding out she was already six feet under, Vaidehi feels compelled to pour out her emotions in front of the grave. She brings flowers from her garden every day and then sits for a session of venting. Graves do not judge.
The book is a 23 paged novella, but emotions are high, as are the implications behind the story. The protagonist carries a lot of emotional burdens. And her troubles run more profound than an average person. She embodies the expectations and aspirations that we have. Her loneliness is immediately evident from the fact that she chooses a grave, the last place a person would desire to unwind as her place of calmness.
I liked that the author has also inserted a few commonplace issues that most Indian girls have had to face. When a spouse gets too immersed in his/ her work, it ultimately destroys a relationship. I was sad when I read the scene where Vaidehi is at the hospital. She finally gives up trying when her husband gives an evasive answer, probably without even hearing her question. A person may provide all material things for you, but if he/she is not emotionally present, then is there even a relationship?
In retrospect, it is a sad story of a woman who just wanted to live a happy life with her family but is disappointed in every step of her life. Her solace is in talking to a grave, which makes the story more desolate. Readers should give the book a once over.
March 29, 2021
🖤What can be the hell of worst for a human?
Career tension? Nahh
Family issues? Not extreme
Financial issues? Might be.
Break up? Love? Sadness? Loneliness?
Loneliness, yes that's it..
🖤A human can somehow bear & deal all the worst and worst of situation but LONELINESS is something one cant deal alone not in the worst of happiest moments too.
🖤The book ( The unusual bond) by Vijay Kakwani @vijay_kaks narrates the story of
Vaidehi (a divorced mother) who is all alone and lonely and needs someone to share her feelings with so in order to empty her heart out she shares everything with a grave of her school teacher.
🖤Meanwhile near Vaidehi lives a family Malhotra , who's daughter Vanika becomes best buddy of Vaidehi.
And they both enjoys the sweetest phase of life.
*My opinion*
The story narrates a beautiful message which is utmost required nowadays.
But the could have been a little more expressive, as I feels it incomplete there's a desire left somewhere after reading this short story ,I wanna know what happens next , will Vadehi get justice?, will she be able to fill the empty voids of her life?
Will Vanika's parents discover something unusual?. I will suggest the author to please complete this story as something stinging me in knowing more of it.
Ratings*
4/5 ⭐
Author:' Vijay Kakwani. (@vijay_kaks)
Format-Kindle
Reviewer:- Aiysha Khan
(@geeky_snob)
(@aisha97khan)
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Career tension? Nahh
Family issues? Not extreme
Financial issues? Might be.
Break up? Love? Sadness? Loneliness?
Loneliness, yes that's it..
🖤A human can somehow bear & deal all the worst and worst of situation but LONELINESS is something one cant deal alone not in the worst of happiest moments too.
🖤The book ( The unusual bond) by Vijay Kakwani @vijay_kaks narrates the story of
Vaidehi (a divorced mother) who is all alone and lonely and needs someone to share her feelings with so in order to empty her heart out she shares everything with a grave of her school teacher.
🖤Meanwhile near Vaidehi lives a family Malhotra , who's daughter Vanika becomes best buddy of Vaidehi.
And they both enjoys the sweetest phase of life.
*My opinion*
The story narrates a beautiful message which is utmost required nowadays.
But the could have been a little more expressive, as I feels it incomplete there's a desire left somewhere after reading this short story ,I wanna know what happens next , will Vadehi get justice?, will she be able to fill the empty voids of her life?
Will Vanika's parents discover something unusual?. I will suggest the author to please complete this story as something stinging me in knowing more of it.
Ratings*
4/5 ⭐
Author:' Vijay Kakwani. (@vijay_kaks)
Format-Kindle
Reviewer:- Aiysha Khan
(@geeky_snob)
(@aisha97khan)
#aiyshakhan #geeky_snob
#booklover #booktuber #bookish #instabook #epicreads #booktube
#writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #author #trending #bookreviewer #bookstagrammer #booknerd #booksofinstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations #bookishindia #readersofinstagram #bookblogger #bookaddict #bookcommunity #bookobsessed #bookshelf #bookclub #reviews #bookaholic #goodreads
February 27, 2021
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞- fiction
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭- Kindle
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬- 3/5
📍𝖱𝖾𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐:
This book portrays Vaidehi, who is immensely troubled and lonely. Her husband has left her and also took her only hope with him, their son!
In this new place, she is all alone and left aside. She has so much in that is going on continuously. But in this judgemental world, it is hard to speak out to people without bothering them . Vaidehi finds her escape in the grave of her school teacher, whom she hated the most, Norma D'costa. And this is not only about the friendship of Vaidehi and the grave. This is much much more.
📍𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
I literally liked the way how author showcased the reality of today's world and it's harsh nature. The world around us today has become so toxic that can affect a person to severe extent! There will be nothing suprising if in the coming future everyone will start talking to inhuman objects! It just aghast me how much fiction is growing thatbut has the capability of portraying our future!
People should be less sympathetic and much much more empathetic. It is easy to judge any passing individual. But we never know what that person is going through. Not asking much but can we treat humans as HUMANS? Or else what will be a human being with humanity? Just as any othee scavenger roaming in the hunt of food.
💥Points I liked :
🌺 The concept behind the book.
🌺 The message that our author is trying to convey through thus story.
🌺Very easy and simple language.
🌺Can be read into one sitting.
🌺Really a thoughtful topic !
🩸Suggestion:
-I just felt that this book was more, much more than the written pages and I, wanted to read that 'much more'!
-It would have been really more interesting if there would have been some spooky touch to it.
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭- Kindle
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬- 3/5
📍𝖱𝖾𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐:
This book portrays Vaidehi, who is immensely troubled and lonely. Her husband has left her and also took her only hope with him, their son!
In this new place, she is all alone and left aside. She has so much in that is going on continuously. But in this judgemental world, it is hard to speak out to people without bothering them . Vaidehi finds her escape in the grave of her school teacher, whom she hated the most, Norma D'costa. And this is not only about the friendship of Vaidehi and the grave. This is much much more.
📍𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
I literally liked the way how author showcased the reality of today's world and it's harsh nature. The world around us today has become so toxic that can affect a person to severe extent! There will be nothing suprising if in the coming future everyone will start talking to inhuman objects! It just aghast me how much fiction is growing thatbut has the capability of portraying our future!
People should be less sympathetic and much much more empathetic. It is easy to judge any passing individual. But we never know what that person is going through. Not asking much but can we treat humans as HUMANS? Or else what will be a human being with humanity? Just as any othee scavenger roaming in the hunt of food.
💥Points I liked :
🌺 The concept behind the book.
🌺 The message that our author is trying to convey through thus story.
🌺Very easy and simple language.
🌺Can be read into one sitting.
🌺Really a thoughtful topic !
🩸Suggestion:
-I just felt that this book was more, much more than the written pages and I, wanted to read that 'much more'!
-It would have been really more interesting if there would have been some spooky touch to it.
March 10, 2021
This is the story of Vaidehi, a housewife with a loving husband and a cute baby. She lives in a huge mansion in Kerela. But due to the hectic job of Akash, (Vaidehi's husband) he wasn't able to give time to Vaidehi. And things started to go wrong. Arguing became normal and then one day, Akash left Vaideshi and moved from that place along with their child Dhairya. And then he sold his mansion to Malhotras. Now Vaidehi was homless, but Malhotras were kind hearted, they let her live in outhouse of the mansion. Malhotras comes for a few times to live here. Otherwise they live abroad. Malhotras have a a baby girl just as Dhairya. Vaidehi used to remember her son when she sees Vanika. To digest her loneliness, Vaidehi often visits a cemetery and sits besides the grave of Norma D'Costa ( Vaidehi's teacher in school). She used to talk to Ma'am Norma for hours and every time she visits ma'am Norma, she takes some fresh flowers from her garden to give it to her. But what's this strange behaviour of Vaidehi that ahe visits a graveyard for hours. And is this the real unusual bond the title of the book is talking about?
I was stunned after completing this book. The very first thing I liked about it , is - it's a short read. And besides being a short read, it held a great power. It kept me engaged till the last page. The writing style and imaginative ability was mind blowing. The cover was similar to the story and everyone just need to find out the real meaning behind the title. Overall, I loved this book and that's the reason for its rating. I recommend this book to everyone.
I was stunned after completing this book. The very first thing I liked about it , is - it's a short read. And besides being a short read, it held a great power. It kept me engaged till the last page. The writing style and imaginative ability was mind blowing. The cover was similar to the story and everyone just need to find out the real meaning behind the title. Overall, I loved this book and that's the reason for its rating. I recommend this book to everyone.
March 3, 2021
T H E U N U S A L B O N D
--V I J A Y K A K A W A N I
"The Unusual Bond" is a pretty decent book for somebody looking for distinct.
It is the strange relationship between a live soul and a dead soul.
The story narrates about Vaidehi who shares her every single feeling with Norma with different flowers every day, who is in a graveyard.
The story is about the bonding and feeling of a mother who is hungry to show affection and love to her son.
📍Who is Vaidehi?
📍Why she share all feeling to someone, who never reply?
To know this fact grab this book.
The story starts with lite dope, and you will get high dope at the end of the story.
I started to love short stories after reading this. Beautifully penned every situation, environment, and feeling.
I have not expected, book is go to be unique and unputable.
Mr.Vijay has kept the story very simple &perfect.
It seems a short story but it has a lot of unsatisfied and depressed feelings in it.
Story shows don't take life for granted, anything may happen at any time.
I was a bit confused about the story at some point, I read again and understood.
It is a perfect short story book.
Expecting more manuscripts from Author.
The book cover is perfectly matched with the story.
The book is live on Amazon.
To get mild dope grab your copy.
--V I J A Y K A K A W A N I
"The Unusual Bond" is a pretty decent book for somebody looking for distinct.
It is the strange relationship between a live soul and a dead soul.
The story narrates about Vaidehi who shares her every single feeling with Norma with different flowers every day, who is in a graveyard.
The story is about the bonding and feeling of a mother who is hungry to show affection and love to her son.
📍Who is Vaidehi?
📍Why she share all feeling to someone, who never reply?
To know this fact grab this book.
The story starts with lite dope, and you will get high dope at the end of the story.
I started to love short stories after reading this. Beautifully penned every situation, environment, and feeling.
I have not expected, book is go to be unique and unputable.
Mr.Vijay has kept the story very simple &perfect.
It seems a short story but it has a lot of unsatisfied and depressed feelings in it.
Story shows don't take life for granted, anything may happen at any time.
I was a bit confused about the story at some point, I read again and understood.
It is a perfect short story book.
Expecting more manuscripts from Author.
The book cover is perfectly matched with the story.
The book is live on Amazon.
To get mild dope grab your copy.
March 7, 2021
The unusual bound is a short novel which can be read in approximately 30 minutes. This book mainly deals with people suffering from loneliness. Loneliness mainly arises due to the lask of trust or faith with other people or due to hesitation baring ourselves to people for the fear of judgement.
This story revolves around a girl named Vaidehi who is going through a rough phase of her life and is badly in need of someone who could just listen to her points and thoughts without being judged and that is when she stumbles upon the grave of her teacher whom she once hated the most. This was the moment what Vaidehi was craving for, to share her points without being judged and graves don't judge, it just listens.This is what exactly the story is about, the unusual friendship between Vaidehi and the grave.
The author has come up with this beautiful story which deals with a very important topic and one could easily relate with this topic. In the present day scenario there are numerous services available to people suffering from loneliness or depression, it is only possible if people hear to these longing or depressed persons without judging them then the number of people like Vaidehi would come down by stabilising themselves during their rough phase. This novel is one roller coaster ride full of emotions.
This story revolves around a girl named Vaidehi who is going through a rough phase of her life and is badly in need of someone who could just listen to her points and thoughts without being judged and that is when she stumbles upon the grave of her teacher whom she once hated the most. This was the moment what Vaidehi was craving for, to share her points without being judged and graves don't judge, it just listens.This is what exactly the story is about, the unusual friendship between Vaidehi and the grave.
The author has come up with this beautiful story which deals with a very important topic and one could easily relate with this topic. In the present day scenario there are numerous services available to people suffering from loneliness or depression, it is only possible if people hear to these longing or depressed persons without judging them then the number of people like Vaidehi would come down by stabilising themselves during their rough phase. This novel is one roller coaster ride full of emotions.
March 10, 2021
Blurb:
Vaidehi had discovered this graveyard during one of her walks into the nearby woods, and that's when she'd stumbled upon the grave of Norma D'Costa, a teacher she once hated.
We often hesitate baring ourselves to people for the fear of judgement.
But a grave doesn't judge. It just listens.
And that is exactly what Vaidehi craved for in her loneliness. Someone to talk to, someone who'd understand and had time for her.
This story is about a woman's unusual friendship with a grave.
This story, is about much much more.
Cover:
The cover of this book is simple and attractive. I liked the cover of this book.
Title:
The title is intriguing and has a deep meaning. The bond which is unusual has always something hidden in it.
Language:
The language of this book is simple and easy to understand. The words are beautifully woven in the thread.
This book is recommended to each and every one.
My perspective:
This is a very short and a perfect read. This book is worth reading. This book mainly talks about the loneliness one goes through at different stages of life. The way she finds a grave in this world full of selfish people is so emotional. This book is short and will make you so emotional that I had tears in my eyes while reading it. Unusual bond of the grave and Vaidehi.
Vaidehi had discovered this graveyard during one of her walks into the nearby woods, and that's when she'd stumbled upon the grave of Norma D'Costa, a teacher she once hated.
We often hesitate baring ourselves to people for the fear of judgement.
But a grave doesn't judge. It just listens.
And that is exactly what Vaidehi craved for in her loneliness. Someone to talk to, someone who'd understand and had time for her.
This story is about a woman's unusual friendship with a grave.
This story, is about much much more.
Cover:
The cover of this book is simple and attractive. I liked the cover of this book.
Title:
The title is intriguing and has a deep meaning. The bond which is unusual has always something hidden in it.
Language:
The language of this book is simple and easy to understand. The words are beautifully woven in the thread.
This book is recommended to each and every one.
My perspective:
This is a very short and a perfect read. This book is worth reading. This book mainly talks about the loneliness one goes through at different stages of life. The way she finds a grave in this world full of selfish people is so emotional. This book is short and will make you so emotional that I had tears in my eyes while reading it. Unusual bond of the grave and Vaidehi.
March 1, 2021
"She wasn’t a wife in those moments or a mother.
She was just herself-
the one person she lived with all the time and
yet the one she’d almost forgetting"
Why?
The book is filled with a certain twist that one can never fathom. I personally like the touch of how the person copes up with loneliness.
Synopsis:
The story revolves around the protagonist and she is found attached and talking to a grave since the start.
The grave just listens to her and allows her to be herself.
How is she connected to the grave?
Despite having everything in life why does
Does she find solitude in the cemetery?
what did I learn?
A listener is someone who will not judge you.
People should be less sympathetic and much much more empathetic. It is easy to judge any passing individual. But we never know what that person is going through. Not asking much but can we treat humans as HUMANS? Or else what will be a human being with humanity? Just as any other scavenger roaming in the hunt for food.
The world around us today has become so toxic that can affect a person to a severe extent! There will be nothing surprising if in the coming future everyone will start talking to inhuman objects!
She was just herself-
the one person she lived with all the time and
yet the one she’d almost forgetting"
Why?
The book is filled with a certain twist that one can never fathom. I personally like the touch of how the person copes up with loneliness.
Synopsis:
The story revolves around the protagonist and she is found attached and talking to a grave since the start.
The grave just listens to her and allows her to be herself.
How is she connected to the grave?
Despite having everything in life why does
Does she find solitude in the cemetery?
what did I learn?
A listener is someone who will not judge you.
People should be less sympathetic and much much more empathetic. It is easy to judge any passing individual. But we never know what that person is going through. Not asking much but can we treat humans as HUMANS? Or else what will be a human being with humanity? Just as any other scavenger roaming in the hunt for food.
The world around us today has become so toxic that can affect a person to a severe extent! There will be nothing surprising if in the coming future everyone will start talking to inhuman objects!
March 6, 2021
The Unusual Bond
Author Vijay Kakvani
As Ernest Hemingway said "less is more" a short book falls in this category. The Unusual Bond is heart touching story of Vaidahi. Vaidaihi 's husband sold her house to someone and now vaidaihi is living in the outhouse. She visits the house often. The owner of the house comes there only on vacation. House owner's daughter Vanika befriends Vaidahi. And one day Vanika brings Vaidahi to the house. Once Vaidaihi was the owner of the house now..... The twist, in the end, will blow your mind. Why Vaidaihi's husband sold the house? Why Vaidaihi is staying in the outhouse? Why they got divorced? And what happens in the house.
It is a short read which is like watching an episode of web series. Language is simple and beautiful. Every character has an important part in the book. The crafting of the story is excellent. Some question remains unanswered .I love such type short stories, novellas with jaw-dropping twists. Must read. #twistfiction #horror #shortstory #novella #books #booklovers #bookreading #bookstagramars #bookof themonth #bookshelf #kindle
Author Vijay Kakvani
As Ernest Hemingway said "less is more" a short book falls in this category. The Unusual Bond is heart touching story of Vaidahi. Vaidaihi 's husband sold her house to someone and now vaidaihi is living in the outhouse. She visits the house often. The owner of the house comes there only on vacation. House owner's daughter Vanika befriends Vaidahi. And one day Vanika brings Vaidahi to the house. Once Vaidaihi was the owner of the house now..... The twist, in the end, will blow your mind. Why Vaidaihi's husband sold the house? Why Vaidaihi is staying in the outhouse? Why they got divorced? And what happens in the house.
It is a short read which is like watching an episode of web series. Language is simple and beautiful. Every character has an important part in the book. The crafting of the story is excellent. Some question remains unanswered .I love such type short stories, novellas with jaw-dropping twists. Must read. #twistfiction #horror #shortstory #novella #books #booklovers #bookreading #bookstagramars #bookof themonth #bookshelf #kindle
March 3, 2021
Book : The Unusual bond
Version : Kindle
Author : Vijay Kakwani
Friendship has no boundaries. We make friendship irrespective of caste, status or gender. Have you been in any special and unheard type of bonding?
Well, in this book Vaidehi ( our protagonist) is a woman who has special bonding with a grave ! Yes you head it right, the grave of her former teacher Norma D’Costa. Vaidehi has her share of sadness in her life. Her loving husband who is also a writer halts the married life and separates her child from Vaidehi.
The interesting fact is the conversation between the lady and the grave. Vaidehi is also attached to the daughter of Malhotras, Vanika. The Malhotras are now the owners of the house that Vaidehi used to stay.
The narration of the story and the writing style is gripping. The characters are well connected.
What happens to the bond between Vaidehi and Vanika?
Why are Malhotras worried about their friendship?
Do read this short story to know about this unusual bonding.
Version : Kindle
Author : Vijay Kakwani
Friendship has no boundaries. We make friendship irrespective of caste, status or gender. Have you been in any special and unheard type of bonding?
Well, in this book Vaidehi ( our protagonist) is a woman who has special bonding with a grave ! Yes you head it right, the grave of her former teacher Norma D’Costa. Vaidehi has her share of sadness in her life. Her loving husband who is also a writer halts the married life and separates her child from Vaidehi.
The interesting fact is the conversation between the lady and the grave. Vaidehi is also attached to the daughter of Malhotras, Vanika. The Malhotras are now the owners of the house that Vaidehi used to stay.
The narration of the story and the writing style is gripping. The characters are well connected.
What happens to the bond between Vaidehi and Vanika?
Why are Malhotras worried about their friendship?
Do read this short story to know about this unusual bonding.
March 3, 2021
Book: The Unusual Bond
Author:Vijay Kakwani
Pages:23
This book was about lonely women Vaidehi who share her day-to-day events with her Late Teacher.
Vaidehi is an unlucky girl who is abandoned by her husband and son.
Her depression makes her so down that she started to share her feeling with Norma Graveyard.
There are still more characters who are connected to Vaidehi in different ways.
To know the mystery behind Vaidehi's life, one must read the book.
This book was very well written.
This was painfully hard to read and the novel was stunning.
It’s seriously a must-read for anyone who is willing to take a walk on the dark side.
This unusual bond tale takes place in Kerala and is infused with unique concepts and characters.
I can’t wait to read more of this author!
The story starts as a typical depression feeling, but it morphs into something else entirely.
The author explained sweet and better memories which are very touching.
All I can say grab interesting short one.
Happy reading!
Author:Vijay Kakwani
Pages:23
This book was about lonely women Vaidehi who share her day-to-day events with her Late Teacher.
Vaidehi is an unlucky girl who is abandoned by her husband and son.
Her depression makes her so down that she started to share her feeling with Norma Graveyard.
There are still more characters who are connected to Vaidehi in different ways.
To know the mystery behind Vaidehi's life, one must read the book.
This book was very well written.
This was painfully hard to read and the novel was stunning.
It’s seriously a must-read for anyone who is willing to take a walk on the dark side.
This unusual bond tale takes place in Kerala and is infused with unique concepts and characters.
I can’t wait to read more of this author!
The story starts as a typical depression feeling, but it morphs into something else entirely.
The author explained sweet and better memories which are very touching.
All I can say grab interesting short one.
Happy reading!
March 6, 2021
📚 Rating: 3.3/5️⃣
|| BOOK REVIEW || - 🍁 The Book, The Unusual Bond By Vijay Kakwani, is A Fictional Story.
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🍁 The Story Revolves around Vaidehi and Akash. Akash is An Author. Both are Married To Each Other. Vaidehi is Sharing Her Loneliness with Grave of a Teacher whom She Hated when She was a Child. Her Husband has Left her and has Taken their Son with Him. Read the Story OF Vaidehi and Know How She Goes Through Varied Incidents OF Her Life.
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🍁 The Language of the Book is Lucid. The Writing Style of the Book is Gripping. The Cover of the Book is An Absolutely Appropriate. The Title of the Book is Well - Chosen.
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🍁 The Book is a Must Read For Someone Who Likes To Read Short And An Unsual Story.
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|| PERSONAL INSIGHT || - 🌸 Although, I Enjoyed Reading The Story, The Beginning OF The Story could have been Better. Also, The Short Stories have An Amazing Imagination which is An Impeccable. This Aspect Could have been Better. Overall, The Book is a Good Read.
|| BOOK REVIEW || - 🍁 The Book, The Unusual Bond By Vijay Kakwani, is A Fictional Story.
🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂
🍁 The Story Revolves around Vaidehi and Akash. Akash is An Author. Both are Married To Each Other. Vaidehi is Sharing Her Loneliness with Grave of a Teacher whom She Hated when She was a Child. Her Husband has Left her and has Taken their Son with Him. Read the Story OF Vaidehi and Know How She Goes Through Varied Incidents OF Her Life.
🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂
🍁 The Language of the Book is Lucid. The Writing Style of the Book is Gripping. The Cover of the Book is An Absolutely Appropriate. The Title of the Book is Well - Chosen.
🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂
🍁 The Book is a Must Read For Someone Who Likes To Read Short And An Unsual Story.
🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂
|| PERSONAL INSIGHT || - 🌸 Although, I Enjoyed Reading The Story, The Beginning OF The Story could have been Better. Also, The Short Stories have An Amazing Imagination which is An Impeccable. This Aspect Could have been Better. Overall, The Book is a Good Read.
March 3, 2021
The story revolves around our main protagonist Vaidehi. Vaidehi had a happy home until one day his husband leave her and take his only son away from him.
Vaidehi is all alone in the world, the loneliness and sadness is getting big everyday. She needs someone to talk and share her life highs and lows. One day she encounter someone from her past, her school teacher's grave and she found herself bound to it. She started to visit her everyday and bring fresh flowers from her garden to it.
The concept of the story is afresh with the concept of friendship and finding it in unsual way when needed the most. The ending is a beautiful surprise and kudos to author to maintain the suspense till the end.
The author has written the story beautifully. Narration and the characters description are on point. It's a slow pace read but it's a short read so doesn't take much time either. The cover and title is well synced with the story line. The ending of the story is a nice surprise.
Vaidehi is all alone in the world, the loneliness and sadness is getting big everyday. She needs someone to talk and share her life highs and lows. One day she encounter someone from her past, her school teacher's grave and she found herself bound to it. She started to visit her everyday and bring fresh flowers from her garden to it.
The concept of the story is afresh with the concept of friendship and finding it in unsual way when needed the most. The ending is a beautiful surprise and kudos to author to maintain the suspense till the end.
The author has written the story beautifully. Narration and the characters description are on point. It's a slow pace read but it's a short read so doesn't take much time either. The cover and title is well synced with the story line. The ending of the story is a nice surprise.
March 14, 2021
So this book was only 32 pages long but wow! It definitely left an impact on me. The story is of a girl Vaidehi who finds the grave of a teacher she used to strongly dislike in school and she forms a bond with that grave. Every day, she talks to that grave.
Honestly, I don't easily give full ratings but this just blew my mind away. 32 pages and it was able to create an astounding impression, send my mind into a thinking spree and leave me tongue-tied. At the end, there was this huge climax which is definitely why I recommend this to mystery, thriller and paranormal lovers.
It portrayed a life in solitude and loneliness so well and the need to have someone in your life who will just listen to you through the ups and downs of life. The language is easy to understand, word choice is good. But honestly, it could have been better if I it was continued a little bit longer, or maybe a sequel? I would definitely like to read more of this story.
Honestly, I don't easily give full ratings but this just blew my mind away. 32 pages and it was able to create an astounding impression, send my mind into a thinking spree and leave me tongue-tied. At the end, there was this huge climax which is definitely why I recommend this to mystery, thriller and paranormal lovers.
It portrayed a life in solitude and loneliness so well and the need to have someone in your life who will just listen to you through the ups and downs of life. The language is easy to understand, word choice is good. But honestly, it could have been better if I it was continued a little bit longer, or maybe a sequel? I would definitely like to read more of this story.
March 21, 2021
When loneliness becomes your friend.
My ratings: 4/5
Vaidehi visits her school teacher's graveyard every day. While visiting, she sits there and talks for hours, reminiscing her school days and how she used to dislike her teacher back then. Over time she even spills things she has never shared with anyone before. Why does she have this unusual bond with the grave of her long-dead teacher?
What I liked about the story:
-> Despite having just a handful of characters, the story manages to awe with their distinct personalities.
-> It reflects on how loneliness can slowly destroy a person.
-> The descriptive narration which helps a reader visualize all the places and scenes described, especially the graveyard and the haveli (mansion)
What I did not like about the book:
-> The timelines seemed a bit mixed up.
-> There were many questions left unanswered and presumed to be understood by the reader.
My ratings: 4/5
Vaidehi visits her school teacher's graveyard every day. While visiting, she sits there and talks for hours, reminiscing her school days and how she used to dislike her teacher back then. Over time she even spills things she has never shared with anyone before. Why does she have this unusual bond with the grave of her long-dead teacher?
What I liked about the story:
-> Despite having just a handful of characters, the story manages to awe with their distinct personalities.
-> It reflects on how loneliness can slowly destroy a person.
-> The descriptive narration which helps a reader visualize all the places and scenes described, especially the graveyard and the haveli (mansion)
What I did not like about the book:
-> The timelines seemed a bit mixed up.
-> There were many questions left unanswered and presumed to be understood by the reader.
February 27, 2021
The Unusual Bond - Vijay Kakwani
"We often hesitate baring our loneliness to people for fear of judgement. But a grave doesn't judge. It just listens."
The book opens with Vaidehi sitting on her favourite teacher Norma D' Costa's grave , sharing her sorrows with it. Henceforth the story unfolds and we get to see different spheres of Vaidehi's life and how she craves for attachment which leds her to the grave everyday. Her most valuable possessions were snatched from her leaving her with her memories and loneliness.
The book is a short 30 mins read. Appropriate, if you are going through a reading slump. The plot is engaging, it highlights some unspoken parts of human life like isolation and detachment. The writing style is easy. The character development of Vaidehi is beautiful. Overall its a good light read.
"We often hesitate baring our loneliness to people for fear of judgement. But a grave doesn't judge. It just listens."
The book opens with Vaidehi sitting on her favourite teacher Norma D' Costa's grave , sharing her sorrows with it. Henceforth the story unfolds and we get to see different spheres of Vaidehi's life and how she craves for attachment which leds her to the grave everyday. Her most valuable possessions were snatched from her leaving her with her memories and loneliness.
The book is a short 30 mins read. Appropriate, if you are going through a reading slump. The plot is engaging, it highlights some unspoken parts of human life like isolation and detachment. The writing style is easy. The character development of Vaidehi is beautiful. Overall its a good light read.
February 28, 2021
The story revolves around a girl named vaidehi who is seen to be sitting near the grave of her teacher NORMA IGNATIUS D' COSTA .vaidehi is abandoned by her husband and also made her stay away from her only son and left alone so to procure the peace of mind she shares everything to the grave of her teacher everyday and small elements also added by the aithore to make it a little crispy ablut the care taker of the grave yard. it's just a small read of 23 pages so there are not much details about the scenes..
I really like the way how the author tried to portray the feeling of loneliness when there are a lot of people around you and no one listens to you so you find your soul in a non-living matter who will not judge or complaint you . it's really saddens me how the world has become so toxic these days
I really like the way how the author tried to portray the feeling of loneliness when there are a lot of people around you and no one listens to you so you find your soul in a non-living matter who will not judge or complaint you . it's really saddens me how the world has become so toxic these days
March 6, 2021
The Unusual Bond is a short book revolving around Vaidehi . She is a divorced woman whose husband took their son with him. She is lonely and just wants someone to understand/talk to her. One day, she discovers a graveyard and happens upon the grave of Norma D'Costa , a teacher she once hated.
She starts talking to the grave and expelling her loneliness.
This book is about unusual friendships /bonds. But it doesn't limit there .
The twist will appear in a way, you wouldn't have thought. I was shocked to say the least . Never imagined the way the story would end.
I liked the book and the plot which was hella interesting. But I also liked the lessons taught in this book. How even surrounded by people, we are lonely at times. And grave listens without judgement , it listens to us in our loneliness even if it doesn't answer back.
4.5/5 🍁
She starts talking to the grave and expelling her loneliness.
This book is about unusual friendships /bonds. But it doesn't limit there .
The twist will appear in a way, you wouldn't have thought. I was shocked to say the least . Never imagined the way the story would end.
I liked the book and the plot which was hella interesting. But I also liked the lessons taught in this book. How even surrounded by people, we are lonely at times. And grave listens without judgement , it listens to us in our loneliness even if it doesn't answer back.
4.5/5 🍁
March 6, 2021
This novella deals with a common problem in present life - Loneliness. Vaidehi who is abandoned by her husband and separated from her son finds solace in the company of her old teacher Norma Ignatius D’Costa. Every day she pretends time talking to the grave of her once hated teacher and the grave stays as her friend, company and companion. What is Vaidehi's relation with the beautiful little Vanika?
This novella is a short story (takes only 30 mins to complete) touching two genres - paranormal and psychological; but the reader should grab the book to know which genre is more prominent (I feel this is more a psychological story). The author has maintained a serene beauty while narrating this little tale connecting the reader to heart touching silence of loneliness in life. A reader should pick the book to enjoy the natural beauty of pain.
Rating : 3.7/5
This novella is a short story (takes only 30 mins to complete) touching two genres - paranormal and psychological; but the reader should grab the book to know which genre is more prominent (I feel this is more a psychological story). The author has maintained a serene beauty while narrating this little tale connecting the reader to heart touching silence of loneliness in life. A reader should pick the book to enjoy the natural beauty of pain.
Rating : 3.7/5
March 7, 2021
"The unusual bound" by Vijay Kakwani is a unique and thrilling read. The story revolves around Vaidehi who had discovered this graveyard during one of her walks into the nearby woods, and that's when she'd stumbled upon the grave of Norma D'Costa, a teacher she once hated. The story is about her unusual friendship with a grave. But why she has to be friends with a grave?
Where is her family?
Who exactly is Vaidehi?
Read to know more.
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~The book is very nicely written with the correct amount of suspense and thrill.
~The language used is simple and yet intriguing and keeps the readers hooked throughout.
~ it is a short story but the author has written it with such impactful narration, it does wonder.
~Although short stories always leave so much to the imagination of the reader, I would have loved to read more about this one.
~Overall, a great read.
Where is her family?
Who exactly is Vaidehi?
Read to know more.
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~The book is very nicely written with the correct amount of suspense and thrill.
~The language used is simple and yet intriguing and keeps the readers hooked throughout.
~ it is a short story but the author has written it with such impactful narration, it does wonder.
~Although short stories always leave so much to the imagination of the reader, I would have loved to read more about this one.
~Overall, a great read.
March 14, 2021
The story is based on loneliness in life, how loneliness engulfs a person in helplessness and despair.
In the story, Vaidehi fights with such loneliness. Vaidehi's husband leaves her and she finds someone to tell her heart that without listening to her talk without giving some arguments. So she goes to the cemetery one day, where she Finding the tomb of the school teacher Norma D'Costa, she sits there and tells them all the things in her mind. She feels light and talks to him every day.
There is also an old man who is named Ayyappa, he also keeps watching all this as a spectator. Vaidehi tells the tomb about Ayyappa that Ayyappa would think he is crazy after seeing him talking like this. Slf starts laughing and looks at the flowers on the tomb and takes their fragrance.
Vaidehi probably could not get a better listener because no one has time to listen in such a busy life.
In the story, Vaidehi fights with such loneliness. Vaidehi's husband leaves her and she finds someone to tell her heart that without listening to her talk without giving some arguments. So she goes to the cemetery one day, where she Finding the tomb of the school teacher Norma D'Costa, she sits there and tells them all the things in her mind. She feels light and talks to him every day.
There is also an old man who is named Ayyappa, he also keeps watching all this as a spectator. Vaidehi tells the tomb about Ayyappa that Ayyappa would think he is crazy after seeing him talking like this. Slf starts laughing and looks at the flowers on the tomb and takes their fragrance.
Vaidehi probably could not get a better listener because no one has time to listen in such a busy life.
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