{"product_id":"slingstones","title":"Slingstones","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlingstones Gathers Twenty-One Masterfully Told Short Stories By Ruskin Bond That Illuminate The Heart Of Small-Town India. A Literary Collection Of Character-Driven Fiction, It Invites Readers Who Savor Gentle Humor, Quiet Drama, And The Everyday Miracles Found In Familiar Streets And Conversations. Suitable For Readers Of All Ages Who Enjoy Thoughtful, Lyrical Storytelling, Slingstones Offers Warmth, Memory, And A Sense Of Belonging That Lingers Long After The Last Page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Book Intertwines Bond’S Beloved Classics With New Gems, And Slingstones Guides You From Time Stops At Shamli And Bus Stop, Pipalnagar, To Fresh Tales Like Strychnine In The Cognac And When The Clock Strikes Thirteen. Each Story Stands On Its Own Yet Shares A Thread Of Community, Time, And Small-Town Life, Rendered With Precise Detail And A Poet’S Clarity. The Experience Is Immersive But Accessible, Built On Crisp Dialogue, Vivid Settings, And Moments You’Ll Recognize In Your Own Neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBond’S Masterful Storytelling Centers On People—The Shopkeeper, The Baker, A Child Listening At A Doorway—Whose Lives Unfold With Warmth, Humor, And A Touch Of Pathos. The Pacing Is Calm, Inviting You To Linger, Notice The Sounds And Scents Of Everyday Life, And Discover The Quiet Revelations Tucked Into Ordinary Moments. Whether You’Re Revisiting Familiar Tales Or Meeting New Ones For The First Time, Slingstones Rewards Patient Reading And Offers Gentle Insights About Memory, Belonging, And The Passage Of Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwenty-One Stories, Including Time-Tested Favorites And New Discoveries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid Depictions Of Small-Town Life Across India\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMemorable Characters And Evocative Settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Gentle Blend Of Warmth, Wit, And Quiet Drama\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible, Lyrical Prose That Rewards Careful, Attentive Reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes Of Memory, Community, Belonging, And Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter Finishing Slingstones, Readers Carry A Warm Sense Of Connection To The Places And People Bond Writes About, And A Renewed Appreciation For The Beauty In Everyday Moments. The Book Invites Reflection, Curiosity, And A Belief That Small Towns Hold Big Stories—And That Those Stories Stay With You Long After You’Ve Turned The Last Page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47446908797145,"sku":"9789390547388","price":395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/9789390547388.jpg?v=1761995087","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/slingstones","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}