The book is set during “Batwara” or The Partition of India, a time when India and Pakistan became separate countries. This was a very difficult time for many people, and the story helps us understand what it was like through a small child Roop’s eye.
The book is a treasured tapestry of poems sewed with Bond’s mastery of language and his keen sense of humour that is evident throughout the collection.
One day, a barn full of bulls is burnt down in Madurai, and Nisha and her friend Jamie have to figure out who was behind this crime.
Seshan masterfully portrays Mahee’s dealing with loss experience through the metaphor of a fishbowl – she can see the world around her, but everything appears distorted, muffled, distant.
When numerous geometry boxes go start to go missing around the school, the AKA [Asha, Kartik, Aarav] Detectives are certain that it is the work of a vicious thief.
This is a fascinating book that dives deep into the intricately carved tapestry of Hindu mythology where the smallest of Karmas have its impact on the life. It explores the powerful blessings (boons) and curses that shape the lives of gods, demons, and humans.
