Book Commentary || Yaanai Doctor - Jeyamohan

 

Author Name: Mr. B. Jeyamohan

No of Pages: 62

Genre:  Fiction, Short Story, Nature 

The story takes place in the forest near Top Slip, Pollachi. It is about the daily happenings of the Yaanai doctor, Mr. Krishnamurthy, also known as Dr. K by locals. It takes only 40 minutes to read this book, but Jeyamohan has handled it beautifully, making readers realize the sensitiveness of elephants.

As a reader, we surely think about Dr. K whenever we visit Top Slip.

The way Jeyamohan has briefed about how Dr. K treated the Asiatic wild dog was nothing less than a Hollywood scene. In many places, Jeyamohan has given slipper shots to those who harm the animals.

The end part was emotionally peak. It was too intense, and if you can visualize it like a movie scene while reading, I am sure you will end up having goosebumps.

It is highly recommended to read!!!

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Book Commentary|| Malgudi Days - R.K.Narayan

 

Malgudi Days

"Malgudi Days" by R.K. Narayan is a collection of 32 short stories that takes us on a journey to Malgudi, an imaginary village located in South India. Even though it's imaginary, it makes us feel like a real village. The characters in the stories are ordinary people, and what sets Malgudi apart is that the author represents ordinary characters as extraordinary in their manners. As the author said, all Malgudi characters can be found anywhere in the world.

What sets Malgudi Days apart is the way Narayan wrote the stories. They are simple yet full of emotions that people of all ages can connect to. The prose is straightforward yet rich in detail about the vivid characters and the setting.

All the stories are excellent, but my favourites are The Missing Mail, The Doctor's Word, The Blind Dog, Father's Help, Such Perfection, Forty-Five a Month, Mother and Son, The Axe, and Selvi.

Throughout the book, the author explores various emotions, like love, friendship, and honesty. According to me, the special thing about Malgudi Days is how the author conveys the most profound thoughts through a simple and understandable story. Malgudi Days brilliance lies in its open-ended stories, inviting readers to ponder, imagine, and create their own conclusions, making the reading experience both engaging and thought-provoking.

If you appreciate simple, funny, and heartwarming tales about everyday happiness and struggle, then Malgudi Days is a must-read for you.

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