Title: The Trees Told Me So
Author: Purva Grover
Blurb:
If trees could talk, they’d have so much to tell: The story of two broken hearts, that stolen first kiss, those last words of a mother to her son, endless cups of tea and never-ending chatter, of nostalgia, an act of brutality and a tale of passion. In this collection of short stories, The Trees Told Me So, Purva Grover draws a beautiful and poignant picture of love, life and loss, with an honest voice. And the common thread running through the stories is that nature (Read: A tree) stands witness like an old soul—full of wisdom and compassion. A silent observer, a keeper of secrets, yet the tree is always an integral part of the character’s very being.
My Views:
On The Bed of Wood:
A story each one of us could relate to. The story depicts a tale of family, sung by a lost member of the family. Words that couldn't be told to the loved ones! I liked the theme, simple but heart-warming!
The First Kiss :
An unpredictable tale. A story of a life lost amongst societal values. Till the last page, I couldn't make out why the story is being told.
Over a cup of Chai:
The story is being told from three different perspectives. To hear the side of each of the protagonist, how they feel about the same train of events. A story of reminiscing about old days.
Scent of the Familiar:
At points, authoress let the command over to the readers to get what they can from the story. The stories are a part of everyday's life, we all faced the same thing in the same way or differently, but what she tells is the tale of life, that is being served to each one of us.
The Player:
A story that tells the tale of never-ending desires. The way it has been crafted found my heart. Juxtaposing of events is the key attribute of this story.
Between Us, Daughter and Mother:
Verdict: Most tales are narrated from the days of the past, leaving reading to juxtapose the events of the present and past life of the protagonist. The stories are simple in nature, yet there to deliver thoughtful messages to the readers. I like the simplicity in the stories. The stories are picked from the life of a common man and portrays with great surreal. These days writers try to bring extra-ordinary stories to the readers, but they forget to touch the reader's heart. But, Purva manages to connect with the readers with her simple stories.
Rating: 4.4/5
Reviewer: Shweta Kesari
Author: Purva Grover
Blurb:
If trees could talk, they’d have so much to tell: The story of two broken hearts, that stolen first kiss, those last words of a mother to her son, endless cups of tea and never-ending chatter, of nostalgia, an act of brutality and a tale of passion. In this collection of short stories, The Trees Told Me So, Purva Grover draws a beautiful and poignant picture of love, life and loss, with an honest voice. And the common thread running through the stories is that nature (Read: A tree) stands witness like an old soul—full of wisdom and compassion. A silent observer, a keeper of secrets, yet the tree is always an integral part of the character’s very being.
My Views:
On The Bed of Wood:
A story each one of us could relate to. The story depicts a tale of family, sung by a lost member of the family. Words that couldn't be told to the loved ones! I liked the theme, simple but heart-warming!
The First Kiss :
An unpredictable tale. A story of a life lost amongst societal values. Till the last page, I couldn't make out why the story is being told.
Over a cup of Chai:
The story is being told from three different perspectives. To hear the side of each of the protagonist, how they feel about the same train of events. A story of reminiscing about old days.
Scent of the Familiar:
At points, authoress let the command over to the readers to get what they can from the story. The stories are a part of everyday's life, we all faced the same thing in the same way or differently, but what she tells is the tale of life, that is being served to each one of us.
The Player:
A story that tells the tale of never-ending desires. The way it has been crafted found my heart. Juxtaposing of events is the key attribute of this story.
Between Us, Daughter and Mother:
A heart-wrenching tale of mother-daughter relationship which depicts how important is to have a strong bond and open talk. Your children should know how, but, why's about their life. Making them learn about their body is not a sin, and there's nothing bad talking about it.
A Glass for Rs 1:
it's hard to predict what Purva has in store for readers. I liked the fact how each of her stories ended on a distinguished and touchy note.
A summer ritual:
Success comes with a price. What makes you lose for that price, is what this story depicts.
And there are few other stories based on the following theme: A story crafted in the borderlines of the city, a city that could turn a poor to rich. A story that portrays that Grandparents are the only stems that bring the family together.
Verdict: Most tales are narrated from the days of the past, leaving reading to juxtapose the events of the present and past life of the protagonist. The stories are simple in nature, yet there to deliver thoughtful messages to the readers. I like the simplicity in the stories. The stories are picked from the life of a common man and portrays with great surreal. These days writers try to bring extra-ordinary stories to the readers, but they forget to touch the reader's heart. But, Purva manages to connect with the readers with her simple stories.
Rating: 4.4/5
Reviewer: Shweta Kesari
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