Description
- ISBN-13: 9789350293539
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publisher Imprint: HarperCollins
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 9350293536
- Publisher Date: 07/2012
- Binding: Paperback
- No of Pages: 204
Original price was: ₹350.00.₹262.50Current price is: ₹262.50.
Explore the dark secrets and surprising resilience of Coal Island’s inhabitants in Shivani Sivagurunathan’s “Wildlife on Coal Island” (9789350293539). From an aging opera singer and her monkey to a psychic predicting tsunamis, these eleven interconnected stories expose the shadows and unexpected light within ordinary lives. Experience the magic and mystery of Coal Island’s human and animal inhabitants.
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Shruti Chawla –
I really enjoyed the unique setting and the interconnectedness of the stories. Some were slow-paced, but the writing kept me engaged. A solid read.
Rohan Sachdeva –
The short stories are pretty good! Some of them are better than the others, but overall a very well written book!
Rayan Sarkar –
I had mixed feelings about this book. Some stories were amazing, others were just okay. The writing is beautiful, but the plot can drag at times.
Aman Dubey –
A captivating collection of stories! The characters are memorable, and the writing is superb. I highly recommend this book.
Karan Golani –
A fascinating exploration of human nature! The stories are thought-provoking and beautifully written. A must-read for fans of literary fiction.
Prakhar Jyoti –
Charming and whimsical! The author creates a truly unique world. Some stories resonated more than others, but the overall experience was positive.
Uday Teja Gudaparthi –
The aging opera singer and monkey is so good. Highly recommend this book. You will be drawn into this very quickly.
Kanchi Yadav –
A delightful and enchanting read! The author’s imagination is truly remarkable. I loved the characters and the magical atmosphere.
Khyati Malik –
A mixed bag. Some stories were captivating, others fell flat. The writing is beautiful, but the connections felt forced at times. Still worth a read for the unique setting.
Vedika Chaudhary –
I was drawn in by the intriguing premise. The stories are well-written, but I found some of them to be a bit depressing. Beautiful, but heavy.
Yashika Rajani –
Enjoyable read! I loved the quirky characters and the magical realism elements. Some stories were stronger than others, but overall, a great book.
Rahul Kannojia –
The atmosphere is incredible! Coal Island feels so real. However, I struggled to connect with all the characters. Overall, a good book.
Rupanjan Das –
Sivagurunathan’s writing shines! I loved the interconnected stories and the quirky characters. A delightful read, though some plotlines were a bit confusing.
Ajeet Kumar –
Interesting concept, but I felt the execution was lacking in some areas. The writing is good, but the plot could have been stronger in places.