Radhakrishnan writes elegantly with a gentle humour that shines through all his stories. The characters come alive and his descriptions of the place and the atmosphere transport you into the world of these tales. Set in the hinterland of India of the late eighties and early nineties they transport you to a different India. As the author says writing stories is a mix of fact and fiction and should feel plausible. In these tales fiction and facts mix together seamlessly to create characters whom we can empathise with and ...
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Radhakrishnan writes elegantly with a gentle humour that shines through all his stories. The characters come alive and his descriptions of the place and the atmosphere transport you into the world of these tales. Set in the hinterland of India of the late eighties and early nineties they transport you to a different India. As the author says writing stories is a mix of fact and fiction and should feel plausible. In these tales fiction and facts mix together seamlessly to create characters whom we can empathise with and locations that are easily relatable and recognisable. Radhakrishnan explores emotions, romance, adventure and a bit of the supernatural in these tales of an India that was just started to develop after a long hiatus. The stories, the characters and the locations enchant and entertain and they remain in your mind long after you have finished the book making you eager for more.
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