Book Review

The latest book I have read is the anthology of short stories by the world renowned author Ruskin Bond. These stories, no matter how short they may be, carry a strong and powerful image, each and every one of them. There are simple stories about mishaps at train stations and how two blind people meet and don’t realize that they both were blind. However, one story that sticks out is the story about the girl with her beautiful looks and her special baskets. ‘The Night Train at Deoli’ was one of the most moving stories that I have ever read. It is about a man who was taking his scheduled train through Deoli to reach his ancestral house. At the station he meets a girl selling baskets who he instantly falls in love with, but has to leave as he has to catch the train to Deoli. This is the sad tale of how he remembers that girl everyday of his life until the next year, when he catches the same train to Deoli just to find that she’s not there. This is a poignant tale of unforgettable love.

-Karan Pandanda Grade 8A