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Premendra Mitra
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
192
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a fiction collection of twelve short stories told in first-person voice by a storyteller who frames each tale in a lively mess hall setting. The central theme is the playful boundary between make-believe and truth, where science, history, and geography illuminate exotic locales and extraordinary ideas. It’s ideal for readers who enjoy travel-inspired tales and clever, adventurous short fiction, with a tone that feels imaginative, witty, and thought-provoking.
These stories are presented in a story-led frame, with the narrator weaving accounts that straddle reality and fantasy. Readers are carried to far-flung places, encounters with unfamiliar habits and languages, and glimpses of cultures, all grounded in a deft mix of plausible science and imaginative world-building. The reading experience is engaging thanks to a distinctive voice, episodic pacing, and a seamless blend of knowledge and storytelling.
What makes this collection distinctive is how it blends science concepts, historical curiosities, and geographic exploration into entertaining, thought-provoking fiction. The format invites readers to reflect on how stories shape our understanding of the world while delivering memorable adventures without heavy-handed exposition. It’s a satisfying experience for curious minds who enjoy learning through narrative travel and cultural discovery.
Readers come away with a broader sense of wonder, a sharper appreciation for how knowledge and imagination intersect, and a playful perspective on travel, science, and culture that lingers long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Premendra Mitra
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
SKU
9780143063902
ISBN
9780143063902
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Paperback
₹ 200