{"product_id":"9789353040468","title":"The Coral Tree","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of fourteen short stories blends fiction with semi-autobiographical reminiscences, weaving memories of childhood, family, and landscapes into gentle, insightful tales. Its central themes explore \u003cstrong\u003enostalgia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ememory\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the quiet magic of everyday life, told in a lyrical, accessible voice. It will resonate with readers who savor reflective storytelling and intimate connections to the past. The tone is warm, wistful, and quietly adventurous, inviting you to linger with memories and small wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as story-led moments, the book moves through recollections of a grandfather's house, the ghosts of yesteryear, and the lush Indian countryside. Coral and jackfruit trees, sunlit courtyards, and hill towns provide rich settings that anchor each tale. The prose is lyrical and descriptive, balancing gentle humor with poignant observation. The reading experience is immersive: you drift through intimate vignettes that celebrate \u003cstrong\u003ememory\u003c\/strong\u003e, family, and belonging, with moments of playful mischief and quiet awe along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will enjoy the easy rhythm of the storytelling and the way each piece stands on its own, while together they form a warm, cohesive portrait of life, youth, and imagination. This collection invites slow reading and rewards patience with small revelations about how we remember and who we become.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourteen short stories blending fiction and semi-autobiographical pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia, childhood memories, family, and nature as central themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical, accessible prose with gentle humor and evocative imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, memory-filled settings including a grandfather's house and tropical landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, reflective journeys that reward thoughtful reading and introspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a warmer sense of memory, a renewed curiosity about everyday life, and a lasting sense of belonging to a world where simple moments become cherished stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540690186457,"sku":"9789353040468","price":238.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81wA3sPqTgL._SL1360_c0449c95-032b-40f0-942f-da8fb31c4cb2.jpg?v=1779255614","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9789353040468","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}