Hmm... hard to say whether or not I like it. The story is fine. The protagonist is spectacular. And yet, I cannot seem to whole-heartedly be fond of tHmm... hard to say whether or not I like it. The story is fine. The protagonist is spectacular. And yet, I cannot seem to whole-heartedly be fond of the novella. Parts of the story are fascinating, for instance, Holly Golightly's apparent unreserve with the budding writer narrator. I also like the opening scene which introduces the mystery of where our heroine can be at the moment. The scene brings the reader into the story and somehow or the other, we are entrapped the fast-paced New York of 1940. I would recommend the book as a tranquil read. However, honestly, with the impeccable performance by Audrey, the film version brings forth Holly's persona a tad bit more effectily. The book is outstanding, no doubt, but couple it with the movie session post reading and there you have it - " a top banana in the shock department"....more
The short collection of short-stories contains, "The Cop and the Anthem", "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Last Leaf". Magnificent stories, all set in The short collection of short-stories contains, "The Cop and the Anthem", "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Last Leaf". Magnificent stories, all set in New York. Brilliant read of windy cold evening of the Holiday season this year, with a nice hot cup of tea in hand. I cannot much comment on the narration, but yeah! They gave a subtle sense of Joy....more
Man, I took some pretty lot of time reading this, but man this is such a classic masterpiece. So, so many anecdotes, quotes, memorable passages and phMan, I took some pretty lot of time reading this, but man this is such a classic masterpiece. So, so many anecdotes, quotes, memorable passages and philosophical insights, mixed in with the rest of the text. This is an intelligent writing, by an exceptionally talented author. And of course, the sexual inuendotes and the incest, man, that’s rich ! Loved most parts of the book. However, if this is the American culture, man I am lucky to have not been born or lived there yet !...more
Quite a short tale. I liked the philosophical and social dilemma Hester Prim and the Reverend go through throughout the story. The insights on their iQuite a short tale. I liked the philosophical and social dilemma Hester Prim and the Reverend go through throughout the story. The insights on their inner turmoils is what has made this book a classic literature. The retribution sought after by the tale's silent antagonist is appalling and yet, one can but feel a connection with them. Author's poignant account of Hester's life moves the reader's heart to pause a moment and ponder. The ending is what I would have liked it to be. The Audible narration, as usual, was mesmerising....more
Greatness exists in simplicity. The adage is not more true than in this case. What a fantastic story. Quaint and sublime, with all its plain vocabularGreatness exists in simplicity. The adage is not more true than in this case. What a fantastic story. Quaint and sublime, with all its plain vocabulary and the simple portrayal of an ordinary life. It really made me cry at times. The miraculous adventure of Santiago, the old man, in that perilous ocean amidst those terrifying sharks, is a must read. It teaches the reader what the sheer human determination is capable of. The manner in which the old man sustains the injuries and attains the one goal his life seems to have carved for, is applaudable and shows the deep observations the author gained through his own experience at the sea.
A must read. Highly recommended. One of the 100 books to read in the lifetime....more
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