This book by Gulzar has many short stories, some from his own life witnessing others as well. The stories are comparatively shorter than you would expect,but the best part lies in the way it has ben detailed out. Very honest and genuine feelings and emotions which encircle our day to day lives but most of the time which we are not aware of. In this changing world, strangers or people with different mentalities leave a mark on our memory, only to be recalled later. This is one of those where you can relate yourself as well in some form or other. Applicable to those readers who prefer to have an insight into the thinking and actions of a common man with genuineness. That Gulzar is a magician with words is a given. Notwithstanding his contribution to Bollywood, Gulzar has written soul stirring poetry in Hindi and Urdu that can give you goosebumps. I came across this book while I was reading one of his fabulous poems online. Without giving it a second thought, I ordered for the book. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed.Half a Rupee Stories is just that: simple, inconsequential stories about everyday struggles of ordinary people. No major plot, no twists in the tale, no larger than life characters. It's a collection of stories of ordinary folk living through their mundane problems.Why would one read a book about ordinary people? Well, the magic lies in the hands of Gulzarji. His narrative evokes the dormant emotions within you. He touches a chord you never knew existed. He teases the tears out of your eyes. He coaxes you to have a heart. He pulls at your heartstrings with the passion of an artist.You will be swept away by the lyrical beauty of his prose. Some stories will continue to haunt you, not because they were great stories, but deep down it has opened a festering wound in your heart. Stories of India Pakistan partition are well known and documented. But what is not documented is how the division of land broke the soul of India and Pakistan.If you are looking for poignant stories that reverberate deep inside you, pick up this book.
What do You think about Half A Rupee: Stories (2013)?
the stories are short and render serenity
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