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Gender Bender
WHAT IF EXACTLY THE SAME THING HAPPENS TO A MAN AND A WOMAN?
When Mr Malik gets an unexpected text, he almost falls off his ergonomic chair in surprise...
When Lalita Kothandapani gets an unexpected text, she almost falls off her ergonomic chair in surprise...
EXPLORE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SEXES IN TWO HILARIOUS SHORT STORIES WITH THE SAME PLOT TWIST!
When Mr Malik gets an unexpected text, he almost falls off his ergonomic chair in surprise...
When Lalita Kothandapani gets an unexpected text, she almost falls off her ergonomic chair in surprise...
EXPLORE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SEXES IN TWO HILARIOUS SHORT STORIES WITH THE SAME PLOT TWIST!
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2021
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About the author
Aruna Nambiar
8 books29 followersIn a previous life, Aruna Nambiar was a student of engineering and management, and a banker. Now an author and editor, she writes tongue-in-cheek novels about life, relationships and the idiosyncrasies of Indian society.
Her latest book, Aiyyo What Will the Neighbours Say?, is a collection of 13 witty, twist-in-the-tale short stories that run the gamut, from classic satires that highlight the failings of society to modern tales that touch upon social media and AI, to timeless ruminations about life, ageing and death.
She is also the author of The Weird Women's Club, is a wry, irreverent tale of sisterhood and identity, The Monsters Still Lurk, a funny, moving saga of family and ageing that unfolds against the backdrop of a quarter century of post-liberalisation India, and Mango Cheeks, Metal Teeth, part coming-of-age story, part social satire and part comedy of errors, set in 1980s Kerala.
She has published the ebooks of comic short stories, Lalita Kothandapani and the Heinous Crime, and Gender Bender. Her short fiction has been featured in the anthologies Jest Like That, Curtains and Winners Vol 1, and her travel writing in The Itinerant Indian. She has written for the coffee table book, Portrait Kerala, and edited fiction and non-fiction for several publishing houses including Penguin India and Westland Books.
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October 20, 2022
In this novella we meet Mr. Malik and Mrs. Lalita Kothandapani .
They are Senior Citizens and Empty Nesters.
Like most of the senior citizens do ,they have a fixed routine.
That also means using very minimal technology.And with technology comes Social Media.So Facebook is the place where the fun started.
Confusion, humour, and some humorous
outcomes are present.
Aruna Nambiar created a mosaic of human behaviour in just a few pages.
🙂
They are Senior Citizens and Empty Nesters.
Like most of the senior citizens do ,they have a fixed routine.
That also means using very minimal technology.And with technology comes Social Media.So Facebook is the place where the fun started.
Confusion, humour, and some humorous
outcomes are present.
Aruna Nambiar created a mosaic of human behaviour in just a few pages.
🙂
March 22, 2022
A relatable, hilarious short story about the misunderstandings that social media can lead to.
Full review here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-3I0
My rating: 4.4/5
Mr. Malik and Mrs. Lalita Kothandapani are both senior citizens enjoying a fixed routine that involves using technology for keeping in touch with family and friends, and for occasionally surfing Facebook. When they get tagged in a photo that was clicked at a social event they attended, it garners likes and comments leading to some surprising, confusing, and hilarious consequences.
Full review here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-3I0
My rating: 4.4/5
Mr. Malik and Mrs. Lalita Kothandapani are both senior citizens enjoying a fixed routine that involves using technology for keeping in touch with family and friends, and for occasionally surfing Facebook. When they get tagged in a photo that was clicked at a social event they attended, it garners likes and comments leading to some surprising, confusing, and hilarious consequences.
April 14, 2021
A pure delight
With short stories losing out to novels when it comes to getting picked by the publishing houses, this 2-story book was a reminder how a five minute read can leave an impact. Ruskin Bond would have called it a novella - I can it a pure delight. The two stories so close, yet so different from each other - perhaps could not be defined better by any other title. Nothing less than a 5 star for a read that wins the heart.
With short stories losing out to novels when it comes to getting picked by the publishing houses, this 2-story book was a reminder how a five minute read can leave an impact. Ruskin Bond would have called it a novella - I can it a pure delight. The two stories so close, yet so different from each other - perhaps could not be defined better by any other title. Nothing less than a 5 star for a read that wins the heart.
November 8, 2022
Superb Aruna!
This is a fantastic expression of attent
ion to detail in writing. The author is adept in bringing out the feelings of the characters which adds to the pace of the story .... deliberately slow at start and then picks up speed. Fantastic read!
This is a fantastic expression of attent
ion to detail in writing. The author is adept in bringing out the feelings of the characters which adds to the pace of the story .... deliberately slow at start and then picks up speed. Fantastic read!
October 5, 2022
Gender Bender is a hilarious short story based on one incident but in different settings.
If you have seen your parents learn to use technology and make blunders on facebook and Instagram, then you can relate to this story of Mr. Malik and Mrs. Lalita.
Their occasional net surfing on FB turned towards a hilarious twist when they got tagged in a group picture by someone else. The pictures' Likes and comments gave way to building the funny incident that would take place in the story ahead.
If I write further, I will give out a spoiler; so you should read this short book because I end the story plot here!
On a personal note, this was the best book I could have read during my bus ride home. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this hilarious and confusing scenario story.
If you have seen your parents learn to use technology and make blunders on facebook and Instagram, then you can relate to this story of Mr. Malik and Mrs. Lalita.
Their occasional net surfing on FB turned towards a hilarious twist when they got tagged in a group picture by someone else. The pictures' Likes and comments gave way to building the funny incident that would take place in the story ahead.
If I write further, I will give out a spoiler; so you should read this short book because I end the story plot here!
On a personal note, this was the best book I could have read during my bus ride home. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this hilarious and confusing scenario story.
May 17, 2021
Pithy writing. Great effort.
The writing style was smooth and content easily consumed. The situations were very relatable in today's social media rich times and the twist in the tales both sudden and expected!!
Great effort.
The writing style was smooth and content easily consumed. The situations were very relatable in today's social media rich times and the twist in the tales both sudden and expected!!
Great effort.
April 24, 2022
Funny and good quick read
Funny and good quick read relating today's senior citizens. Everyone can relate with such anecdotes. I enjoyed reading this in Sunday afternoon
Funny and good quick read relating today's senior citizens. Everyone can relate with such anecdotes. I enjoyed reading this in Sunday afternoon
June 29, 2021
GENDER BENDER is a pair of hilarious stories of Seniors caught in the modern mainstream, digital, emotional plus perhaps should it be called post #Metoo?
Aruna Nambiar's typical light touch, realistic portrayals and delight at the flow of events keeps the flow swift as she portrays different facets n approaches to perhaps a sexier approach to life in our times
Aruna Nambiar's typical light touch, realistic portrayals and delight at the flow of events keeps the flow swift as she portrays different facets n approaches to perhaps a sexier approach to life in our times
February 28, 2021
Week 8 Book 15
Gender bender by Aruna Nambiar
Rating: 4/5
This is book revolves around one event, but narrated through two stories - in one, it occurs in the life of a man, in the other, a woman. Same even but totally different outcomes. Super fun breezy and short read, I recommend!
Gender bender by Aruna Nambiar
Rating: 4/5
This is book revolves around one event, but narrated through two stories - in one, it occurs in the life of a man, in the other, a woman. Same even but totally different outcomes. Super fun breezy and short read, I recommend!
March 1, 2023
Brilliant storytelling, amazing storyline and an evergreen theme sets up for a hilarious read !!
April 16, 2023
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Loved this. Two short stories that together should that inequity between the sexes. But does it with wit and humour
Loved this. Two short stories that together should that inequity between the sexes. But does it with wit and humour
December 12, 2022
If You Happen To Be Reading Aruna Nambiar For The Very First Time Then Gender Bender Could Well Be An Ideal Read To Discover Her Works As This One Is Crisp, Smooth And Naturally Free Flowing. Consisting Of Two Short Reads Aruna Draws You
into Her Fascinating World And Even Before You Know It You Reached The End Of The Quickie Read As Both The Tales Seem
To Be Deeply Entwined Almost Interlinked To A Common Chain. However If You Already Read Some Of Her Previous Works Then Chances Are You Might End Up Reading One Of Her Previous Stories All Over Again.
More Than Anything Else The Very Title Could Well Leave Many Readers Confused About The Genre Of Gender Bender. But Beyond These Two Minor Hiccups Aruna Nambiar Gender Bender Is Quite A Pleasurable Read. Barely 21 Pages Between The Covers This Is An Apt Start To Finish Read.
into Her Fascinating World And Even Before You Know It You Reached The End Of The Quickie Read As Both The Tales Seem
To Be Deeply Entwined Almost Interlinked To A Common Chain. However If You Already Read Some Of Her Previous Works Then Chances Are You Might End Up Reading One Of Her Previous Stories All Over Again.
More Than Anything Else The Very Title Could Well Leave Many Readers Confused About The Genre Of Gender Bender. But Beyond These Two Minor Hiccups Aruna Nambiar Gender Bender Is Quite A Pleasurable Read. Barely 21 Pages Between The Covers This Is An Apt Start To Finish Read.
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