Book - Blue Crayons: A Collection of 40 Unique Stories

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Title: Blue Crayons: tales from life and beyond

Author: Rahul Rawal

Publisher: Zorba Publishers

Pages: 172

Price: Rs. 199 

My Rating: 4/5

Blurb:

 Four years after her marriage broke up, Neha gets a mysterious late-night message from “the other woman.” Her mind tells her to ignore it, her intuition tells her something strange is going on . . .

 When his fancy degrees don’t get him a job or even an interview, Rajesh decides that a publicity stunt is required to get the attention of the world – only, it succeeds in a way he never dreamt of . . .

 When a Railway Engineer is sent to inspect a railway line in a small, remote station he is amazed to find that no one gets off the train there at nights. Determined to ignore all warnings, he sets off on a short walk in the dark . . .

Bitter-sweet love stories, a brush with the paranormal, the darker side of human nature, modern day heartbreak – this engaging and inventive collection of short stories presents different perspectives that will put a smile on your face and bring a tear in your eye.

Review:

Blue Crayons is a very different book. To start with it is a compilation of 40 stories... yes 40! It is a power-packed book with different messages hidden everywhere.

Usually, when we pick up short stories book we get a whole perspective but here it is quick in-out. And this is what makes this book so different. 

Every story is different and very quick. And the book keeps you hooked till the end. 

If I think about which I story I liked best... well, there is none to dislike. All were beautifully penned.

However, there is one thing I felt is lacking in the book. One cannot empathize with the characters. They change so frequently that after a few stories it disappoints a bit. But hey, can't complain there, it is the way the book has been shaped.

My overall rating to the book is 4/5

It is a must-read for everyone who likes short stories.

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