Betwixt Twists and Turns
A Potpourri of Short Stories
By Mona Mohanty
Publisher- Patridge India
Fiction
ISBN- 9781482874174
Blurb:
Dragon flies are said to
be harbingers of rain, but they may be much more for one unsuspecting woman. A
household dog finds a reprieve when Grandma comes to stay. A young man stops by
an ATM at night and finds himself encountering robbers- and a young woman may
not be what she seems.
In Betwixt Twists and Turns, author Mona Mohanty presents a series of
short stories born from random thoughts that popped up out of nowhere,
overheard bits of conversation, parables of family lore, and anecdotes from
friends. These tales come from a variety of viewpoints- an older woman who
receives an unexpected telegram, a businessman who encounters what might be a
ghost, and various animals sharing their impressions of human life. These
stories vividly capture the routine of existence- but with a surprising twist.
This collection of short
stories set in India features tales with unexpected outcomes from a wide range
of perspectives, both human and animal.
Review:
Story 1: Wandering – 4/5
“A twist at the end.”
Story 2: In the Mind’s Eye- 4.5/5
Story 3: A Drive – 5/5
“Wow story had everything
and it was beautifully written.”
Story 4: A Meeting – 4/5
“Sometimes, some people
hurt you so much that even their disappearance would not matter much.”
Story 5: Turning the Corner – 4/5
“I guessed it at the
middle of the story.”
Story 6: Life’s a Well – 3.5/5
“Love is unconditional.”
Story 7: Wind beneath My Wings – 3.5/5
“Nice one but the events
were almost repeated.”
Story 8: Food for Thoughts – 4/5
“Sad to say that there are
thousands like him in this world; just working to fulfil their 2 times meal.”
Story 9: Toy Stories – 3/5
“Being selfish is the
human’s nature.”
Story 10: The Sentinel – 4/5
“An animal will always be
your best friend forever.”
Story 11: Hustle in a Bustle – 4/5
“haha… It reminds me of a
cartoon show.”
Story 12: Memories – 4/5
“An emotional one.”
Story 13: The Dark Knight – 2.5/5
Story 14: Spanner in the Works – 3.5/5
Story 15: The Message Trail – 2.5/5
Story 16: The Route – 3/5
Story 17: Déjà vu – 2.5/5
Story 18: The Nest – 4/5
Story 19: On the Mountain Track – 3.5/5
Story 20: The Open Closet – 4.5/5
Story 21: Watch and Ward – 4.5/5
Story 22: Prayers – 4/5
Story 23: The Call – 3.5/5
Story 24: Stop – 3.5/5
Story 25: Lullaby – 4.5/5
Thanks to the team of
Author Paradise and many congratulations to the author, Mona Mohanty. Title of
the book is apt, cover also show what is there inside the book but it is
difficult to read the blurb. Though, the blurb is superb and interesting. Book
is all about twists and turns at the end, but author could have reduced the
number of stories and increase the words of the stories. Stories were so short,
that I didn’t realize when it got over. But the appreciating part is the twist
that was still there even in 3 pages story. Most of the twists and turns were
based on deaths, which was the drawback of the book. After 8-9 stories, all the
stories became predictable. But all the stories were kind of different from
others in one or two ways, like there was a story of a dog and his master; a
story of a ghost. All the stories were a part of one’s journey. Book was free
from grammatical mistakes, no errors were there in book narration.
All the best to the
author, hope all these things will be reviewed and will be taken care of in the
next book.
Ratings
Book Cover - 3.5/5
Editing - 5/5
Blurb - 4/5
Book Quality (Typing, Word Setting, Fonts) - 4/5
Story - 3/5
Overall - 3.9/5
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