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Good meeting!
I agree with you about th...Hi Piyush.<br />Good meeting!<br />I agree with you about the simplicity, but it is not so simple to use simplicity well and impress the reader. If you know what I mean.<br />I'll watch the movie soon. Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-31030581982732390262015-05-30T21:42:01.023+02:002015-05-30T21:42:01.023+02:00Thanks for sharing this Sakshi. Sometimes the geni...Thanks for sharing this Sakshi. Sometimes the genius in writing emanates from the simplicity of expression. I guess that is what Ruskin is adept it. Blue Umbrella - even the movie is such a wonderful example!Piyushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337011981798038566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-40270153731739260312015-05-27T15:53:12.755+02:002015-05-27T15:53:12.755+02:00I think I'm enough of a dreamer / escapist in ...I think I'm enough of a dreamer / escapist in real life that I'm not sure I need to escape into another world through literature. I think stories that bring characters to life, wherever that life may be, are what's important.<br /><br />Coincidentally, I was having a discussion about "truth" with another writer; being true to one's self, to one's life, style, viewpoint, to the characters and the story we're trying to tell.<br /><br />I agree with you about being challenged. If the story can shake your ideas / ideals and give you a new perspective on life then clearly the writer has done a good job. <br /><br />Roots: I shall have to deal with this one in a post. I have strong feelings, about this, roots.... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-36732429709781430192015-05-27T05:25:31.678+02:002015-05-27T05:25:31.678+02:00Well, you must read him once, Slo.
One of my favo...Well, you must read him once, Slo.<br /><br />One of my favourites, yes. #1? Hm. Probably if the list has sub-sections then he would be the king of one.<br /><br />That is an interesting point, Slo. But there are two things - 1. Readers looking for characters they identify with. 2. Readers looking for an "escape" from the usual that surrounds them, and wanting to "travel" to distant lands. Usually, the latter interests me much more. However, all writers have roots, and when we write about roots it shows - in the intensity that comes to the writing, in the kinship the reader feels and through the life-like characters, because then the author is writing from a very informed point of view. <br /><br />Personally, as a reader I like to be challenged out of my comfort zone. But I don't mean in a Harry Potterish way. I mean in a life-as-we-live-it way. Hope I made sense?Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-34782760417970351352015-05-26T19:01:07.965+02:002015-05-26T19:01:07.965+02:00Confession: I have never read anything by Ruskin B...Confession: I have never read anything by Ruskin Bond. I know, I've read a lot of stuff in my time, but he has somehow escaped. <br /><br />Your post: obviously, his writing has had a profound effect on you. Would you say he is your favorite author of all the ones you've read? If you did write a listicle as Bushra suggested would he be #1? <br /><br />My opinion: It is always more compelling when an author covers ground close to your own background, when he covers situations, people, places and characters that you may have encountered yourself. Some authors have that gift of creating that sense of "being there". For example HRF Keating with Inspector Ghote of the Bombay CID, or Vikram Seth in A Suitable Boy. Seth's characters I could identify with as people I would have known, the club going upper class in Calcutta which allowed someone like me to be part of their life, albeit on it's periphery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-51291316242380753872015-05-26T09:11:38.315+02:002015-05-26T09:11:38.315+02:00Thanks, Kiran. I am glad you read and liked this n...Thanks, Kiran. I am glad you read and liked this not-so-short tribute to our Ruskin.Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-64012000987206032912015-05-26T07:58:27.870+02:002015-05-26T07:58:27.870+02:00A beautiful piece on the work of someone I worship...A beautiful piece on the work of someone I worship. Thanks Sakshi. and while I cherish every word written by him, Night Train at Deoli is the one that made me fist fall in love. Kiran Chaturvedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316632598939836774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-50835516273292609762015-05-23T04:45:05.176+02:002015-05-23T04:45:05.176+02:00Hm. Never thought of that, especially because I re...Hm. Never thought of that, especially because I review only those books publicly which are recommendations. All other feedback is sent to the authors privately (as they like). But I am going to think about this seriously. Thanks for the idea.<br />You made my day, Bushra. I'm glad you like how I review. :)Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-89898160278922050942015-05-23T04:43:26.657+02:002015-05-23T04:43:26.657+02:00R K Narayan is great for young readers. And much o...R K Narayan is great for young readers. And much older ones too. I'll send you a list of writers. I have got standalone books but not dedicated collections. (check Sahitya Akademi, Yoda Press, Katha)<br />Bushra, I am so happy you read and enjoyed it. Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-40131930492129637262015-05-23T04:22:36.593+02:002015-05-23T04:22:36.593+02:00On second thoughts, Sakshi do you do the list type...On second thoughts, Sakshi do you do the list types of posts? It would be a great favor to your Book review readers to know your take on the best in different categories. By the way did not I tell you I like the way you dissect the book :DBushra Muzaffarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600229252639854768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-74460117808182989022015-05-23T04:16:34.154+02:002015-05-23T04:16:34.154+02:00I am already on a Rusty collection this summer wit...I am already on a Rusty collection this summer with my son...and truly enjoying the reading time together. R K Narayan is another favorite. I wonder does anyone(Indian/India-born) write stuff like this for kids anymore?! <br />Sakshi, your review is a delightful read for a Bond fan :)Bushra Muzaffarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600229252639854768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-34576688700040283642015-05-22T12:35:55.284+02:002015-05-22T12:35:55.284+02:00What's a penny spent in exchange for the best ...What's a penny spent in exchange for the best author's most favourite stories? Go for it!Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-52175735167897015942015-05-22T10:52:25.926+02:002015-05-22T10:52:25.926+02:00I am tempted to buy it and break the month long sh...I am tempted to buy it and break the month long shopping ban ...simple girl.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03118562407633534338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-18360576936347929442015-05-22T04:16:16.736+02:002015-05-22T04:16:16.736+02:00I am glad you read, Preethi.
Get a hold of this b...I am glad you read, Preethi. <br />Get a hold of this book, for sure. Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-30817915496284984262015-05-22T04:15:35.109+02:002015-05-22T04:15:35.109+02:00He is a very humble person, you are right, Rahul. ...He is a very humble person, you are right, Rahul. As a child he was almost Santa-ish to me whenever I came across him in a book store. Kids love him as much as his stories. <br />Thank you for reading this Rahul. <br />We're all swirling in revived memories. :)Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-30007917303218038722015-05-21T18:04:40.653+02:002015-05-21T18:04:40.653+02:00A post I couldn't miss. Loved this musing abou...A post I couldn't miss. Loved this musing about Rusty Sakshi. Looking forward to get hold of this book. :)Preethi Venugopalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187379434511139078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-37825944521357952902015-05-21T17:49:55.551+02:002015-05-21T17:49:55.551+02:00Ruskin Bond is a unique prolific,literary figure a...Ruskin Bond is a unique prolific,literary figure and every story penned by him gets etched in memory! On one visit to Mussoorie, I saw him at Oxford Book Store where he was giving autographs for his newly released book! My admiration for the man soared after seeing him in person and his humility! Thanks for reviving my memories , Sakshi with this equally beautiful post!Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-16677793246936036562015-05-21T11:36:06.265+02:002015-05-21T11:36:06.265+02:00We all share our childhood with that of Ruskin'...We all share our childhood with that of Ruskin's stories. Happy to know we jogged back together. :)<br />Doon and trees. Ah! With every successive visit home there's less of trees and Doon fast becoming a face I no longer recognise. Still, home remains home. <br />Thanks for reading me, Sarah!Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-27029114644395282052015-05-21T09:52:16.669+02:002015-05-21T09:52:16.669+02:00I will always remember the blue umbrella and grann...I will always remember the blue umbrella and granny's glasses. This post of yours reminded me of hot summer afternoons which were spent reading the tales of doon and treesSarah malikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900352659438484102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4960082414020218571.post-10528495588203522592015-05-21T09:01:32.518+02:002015-05-21T09:01:32.518+02:00How GOOD to know there's Doon in your blood! :...How GOOD to know there's Doon in your blood! :D <br />Yes, I do look Doon-wards with a different eye when I read RB. And I do like what he sees and shows me, as you may have gathered above. <br />It's hard for me to pick one, to be honest. Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127774513800413908noreply@blogger.com