Thursday 31 January 2019

Book Review: Time Stops at Shamli by Ruskin Bond


Book: “Time Stops At Shamli” by Ruskin Bond
Book Cover: The book cover looks like a fresh painting with colours just drying and the single swing tells many stories.



Book & Its Contents:
This is my first book of Ruskin Bond, yes to my memory from the time I started with reading challenges last year, this is the first book of the famous author Ruskin Bond.

I must say he is real star and true Bond character for me, as Ruskin Bond has the power to transverse you to a place you have never been and still you feel like you are there for ages.

“Time Stops at Shamli” is wonderful collection of short stories where each story takes to place you never want to leave.

If you love short fiction stories, then this book is for you.

My heart beats:
There are 21 short stories in the book and each titled in a unique way. Title is completely justified to the book.

My favorite story is third story of the book  ‘Time Stops st Shamli’ where author describes the each minute detail of the place in such a meticulous manner that you feel you have been to Shamli numerous times.

And the story which I take it with me for longer time is “A Tiger in the House”, which is brilliantly essayed and each emotion is carried in words so beautifully.

I like the way Ruskin Bond artistically narrates the entire scene, that each character is imprinted in heart for longer time.

Last Word
If you want to be engrossed in a world of wonderful stories, then surely pick this book. Each story will leave you ponder upon the life, relationships and priorities in life.
I would recommend this book to all those you love short stories.



This book review is a part of Write Tribe Reading Challenge, which has 24 books to be read with various prompts. This is my review for month of January, and the prompt which equals is book title with 4 words – ‘Time Stops at Shamli”.

@Sonal

24 comments:

  1. I havent read any of his books but have seen 7 Khoon Maaf which is based on one of his Novels"Susanna's seven husband's". Also I read that despite of his lonely childhood, one can find an optimistic outlook to life in his writing.

    Thanks for this review. This might be my first read of Ruskin Bond's books.:-)

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    1. Alpana, once you read his books I am sure you will fall in love with them they are so mesmerising.

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  2. Ruskin Bond is my all time favourite. I have read his stories since I was in school

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    1. Even I have ordered few books for my daughter.

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  3. I love reading Ruskin Bond. Thanks for this review. I will definitely add this book to my TBR.

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  4. I just love Ruskin Bond's work, his stories are always worth reading, loved the review, will definitely give this book a read.

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  5. I've read a lot of Ruskin Bond's works as a child. His style of writing is so light and easy to read. Definitely going to check this book out soon.

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  6. Recently one of my friends also recommended this book to me and now after reading your review, finally I have added it to my TBR. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  7. He is such an amazin author. This is on my to be read list

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  8. I love the way Ruskin bond writes and describes the whole plot .Though I haven't read his book for some time will definitely check this one out.

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  9. The book review looks great good to go for with for all the book lovers definitely will be checking out...

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  10. Ruskin Bond has a way with words.If you want to learn the art of describing simple things beautifully, then a Ruskin bond book will help.A wonderful review I must say.

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  11. Ruskin Bond writes in such a great way that even a non-reader will fall under his writing charm. This book having short stories has got me interested as my reading has been lagging these days. Will check this book.

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  12. Ruskin bond is one writer who is probably the only one whom everyone likes. Irrespective of age, gender and race this man has a magic to pull the readers to him.

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  13. I had heard a lot about Ruskin bond but never get a chance of reading his any book. this one sounds really interesting. recently I had started reading fiction and short stories book, so I hope I will like this one too.

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  14. This is a famous book by the author. Although I have not read it, but its on my wishlist. His way of writing is so wonderful.

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  15. Ruskin bond has been one of my favorite authors in childhood. Will definitely give this one a read.

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  16. Ruskin bond is one author I read his books the most in my life, this seems one of the interesting from his so many collection. I will get this for sure

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  17. I haven't read his books but now after reading your review I am excited to start with this one.

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  18. I've read a few of Ruskin Bond books and now started his books for my daughter too. He always comes out with some really interesting and fun stories and like you said he is the true Bond.... Bond of the literary world.

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  19. How timely! Right now I am reading Ruskin bond's room on the roof, his first and most appreciated book. And I read two more just before this! He is a great writer and this book could be my next!

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  20. I have not read any of the books by Ruskin Bond but this year I want to pick a few books for me and some children's book for my son written by this famous writer. I am not a big fan of short stories so maybe I will skip this one. But I really like the title and book cover.

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