Any two book review each 300 words includes (Name of the book, Name of the author, characters,which character I liked the most and why)
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It's always a delight to read Ruskin Bond's works. My reading choices have evolved over time, and my affection for certain authors has waned while my enthusiasm for others has grown, but Mr. Ruskin Bond has remained consistent on my list of favourite authors. I am very certain that I will never outgrow his novels.
The Shadow on the Wall, a collection of 21 short horror stories released lately by Aleph Book Company, is a new addition to my list of "Ruskin Bond reads." The Shadow on the Wall is a collection of Ruskin Bond's most terrifying works of fear. Classics like "A Face in the Dark," "The Chakrata Cat," and "Susanna's Seven Husbands" are among the twenty-one stories in this collection, which also includes a dose of spooky new tales never previously published. In 'The Shadow on the Wall,' a young writer meets an unexpected first reader in a ghost; 'The Doppelgänger,' a scary tale of beings that exist in two locations at the same time; and 'Haunted Places,' a spooky glimpse at the world around us. Each narrative has its own distinct flavour. The thing with James Bond's work is that you can read it today and recall the stories for a long time. As a result, some of the characters and storylines from the past that find a home among the newcomers brought back wonderful memories as I read them. I was really enthralled by the rich visuals and engaging writing style. But if we're reading Bond, that's a certainty. Were the scary stories frightening enough? Almost. One too many times I was astonished. Unexpected visitors knocking on the door as I read about Bond's Jinn companion gave me a shiver. Like a cat, I leaped! However, Bond's stories, which are aimed at both children and adults, have a lighthearted tone to them. As a result, the terror fades away, but the sensation endures. On a chilly cold and snowy night, these stories reminded me of The zombie shot (which a teetotaller wouldn't recognise). This is a huge plus.
A 100-page book appears to be a short read for a Bond fan. There aren't enough stories in there, and I wish there were more.
Roads to Mussoorie
Ruskin Bond's Roads to Mussoorie is one of his most well-known works. This book emphasises the significance of his surroundings and the impact they have on him and his work. It's a well-produced and widely discussed book. It is a collection of the writer's memories of his stay in Mussoorie, a hill resort in Uttarakhand.
The book is a complete joy to read. If the book hadn't ended, I might well have gone on and on. I just didn't want it to come to an end. He is an author who didn't feel like he was writing; instead, he seemed to be interacting with the reader. Despite its prominence as a hill station, Mussoorie, Ruskin's home for forty years, offers a relaxed atmosphere. This little town is distinct from other hill towns since it is still heavily influenced by Anglican culture.
This book differs from the others in that it has no introduction and is written backwards by Ruskin with his garbled name as a signature. Instead of a foreword, he begins the book with a reverse, advising the reader to read the last chapter first before continuing. He also claims that he is doing so (instead of writing the normal foreword) because in this book he looks back on all the years he has lived in his favourite city and how it has constantly given him a lot. You will undoubtedly form a bond with the characters and locations featured in the book as you read. You would often giggle at his dry, natural sense of humour. He also recalls his time in London and Shimla, as well as his passion for movies. He informs the reader about the English movie culture that was once so prevalent in the hill stations but is now slowly dwindling due to the closure of the town's majority of movie theatres. He usually talks about titbits from his life in Mussoorie (and a few other places), as well as more basic topics like breakfast, trees, ghosts, parties, and cool beers. The historical truths sprinkled throughout this book's chapters will astound you, putting things you already know, places you've been, and places you'll visit in a whole new light. The Ganga canal, which I've seen at Haridwar, Narora, and Aligarh, was built in the 1850s, and it was one man's dream to build it, who did so and walked away from the fame and recognition of it all. Only a genius like Ruskin Bond has the capacity to bring grandeur to the most mundane of objects. His enthusiasm for the environment and the hill people is also admirable. According to his statements, he has nothing but admiration for individuals who live in the frigid mountains.
Needless to say, "Roads to Mussoorie" is a book that I would strongly suggest to anybody who wants to experience a slice of life in the Himalayan mountains.
Book Name - The Shadow on the Wall
Author- Ruskin BondIt's always a delight to read Ruskin Bond's works. My reading choices have evolved over time, and my affection for certain authors has waned while my enthusiasm for others has grown, but Mr. Ruskin Bond has remained consistent on my list of favourite authors. I am very certain that I will never outgrow his novels.
The Shadow on the Wall, a collection of 21 short horror stories released lately by Aleph Book Company, is a new addition to my list of "Ruskin Bond reads." The Shadow on the Wall is a collection of Ruskin Bond's most terrifying works of fear. Classics like "A Face in the Dark," "The Chakrata Cat," and "Susanna's Seven Husbands" are among the twenty-one stories in this collection, which also includes a dose of spooky new tales never previously published. In 'The Shadow on the Wall,' a young writer meets an unexpected first reader in a ghost; 'The Doppelgänger,' a scary tale of beings that exist in two locations at the same time; and 'Haunted Places,' a spooky glimpse at the world around us. Each narrative has its own distinct flavour. The thing with James Bond's work is that you can read it today and recall the stories for a long time. As a result, some of the characters and storylines from the past that find a home among the newcomers brought back wonderful memories as I read them. I was really enthralled by the rich visuals and engaging writing style. But if we're reading Bond, that's a certainty. Were the scary stories frightening enough? Almost. One too many times I was astonished. Unexpected visitors knocking on the door as I read about Bond's Jinn companion gave me a shiver. Like a cat, I leaped! However, Bond's stories, which are aimed at both children and adults, have a lighthearted tone to them. As a result, the terror fades away, but the sensation endures. On a chilly cold and snowy night, these stories reminded me of The zombie shot (which a teetotaller wouldn't recognise). This is a huge plus.
A 100-page book appears to be a short read for a Bond fan. There aren't enough stories in there, and I wish there were more.
Roads to Mussoorie
Ruskin Bond
Ruskin Bond's Roads to Mussoorie is one of his most well-known works. This book emphasises the significance of his surroundings and the impact they have on him and his work. It's a well-produced and widely discussed book. It is a collection of the writer's memories of his stay in Mussoorie, a hill resort in Uttarakhand.The book is a complete joy to read. If the book hadn't ended, I might well have gone on and on. I just didn't want it to come to an end. He is an author who didn't feel like he was writing; instead, he seemed to be interacting with the reader. Despite its prominence as a hill station, Mussoorie, Ruskin's home for forty years, offers a relaxed atmosphere. This little town is distinct from other hill towns since it is still heavily influenced by Anglican culture.
This book differs from the others in that it has no introduction and is written backwards by Ruskin with his garbled name as a signature. Instead of a foreword, he begins the book with a reverse, advising the reader to read the last chapter first before continuing. He also claims that he is doing so (instead of writing the normal foreword) because in this book he looks back on all the years he has lived in his favourite city and how it has constantly given him a lot. You will undoubtedly form a bond with the characters and locations featured in the book as you read. You would often giggle at his dry, natural sense of humour. He also recalls his time in London and Shimla, as well as his passion for movies. He informs the reader about the English movie culture that was once so prevalent in the hill stations but is now slowly dwindling due to the closure of the town's majority of movie theatres. He usually talks about titbits from his life in Mussoorie (and a few other places), as well as more basic topics like breakfast, trees, ghosts, parties, and cool beers. The historical truths sprinkled throughout this book's chapters will astound you, putting things you already know, places you've been, and places you'll visit in a whole new light. The Ganga canal, which I've seen at Haridwar, Narora, and Aligarh, was built in the 1850s, and it was one man's dream to build it, who did so and walked away from the fame and recognition of it all. Only a genius like Ruskin Bond has the capacity to bring grandeur to the most mundane of objects. His enthusiasm for the environment and the hill people is also admirable. According to his statements, he has nothing but admiration for individuals who live in the frigid mountains.
Needless to say, "Roads to Mussoorie" is a book that I would strongly suggest to anybody who wants to experience a slice of life in the Himalayan mountains.