Description
- ISBN-13: 9780143414704
- Publisher: Penguin Books India
- Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books India
- Edition: 1
- No of Pages: 248
- ISBN-10: 0143414704
- Publisher Date: 2010
- Binding: Paperback
- Language: Hindi
- Weight: 500 gr
Original price was: ₹299.00.₹239.00Current price is: ₹239.00.
“62 Ki Batein” (Speaking of ’62) by Preti Taneja, ISBN 9780143414704, recounts the 1962 Sino-Indian War through the eyes of six mischievous children. This Hindi novel, translated by the author, blends history, family tales, political satire, and childhood antics with humor. Explore themes of war, innocence, and societal impact in a captivating narrative, originally published in English in 1995 as “Speaking of ’62”.
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Siyon Khosla –
Interesting to read a Hindi novel about this topic. The family tales were my favorite part.
Aman Kumar Sah –
Not sure what to think, some parts are good, some parts are just weird. I am on the fence with this book.
Linu Jangid –
I loved the blend of history and personal stories! The translation felt seamless. Some parts were slow. Still, I recommend it!
Siddhant –
A captivating narrative! The characters were so well-developed, and the translation was superb. I enjoyed this book.
Nandini –
The author’s writing is captivating! I felt like a kid again. War and innocence are handled well.
Aditya Sahu –
An interesting concept, and the children were endearing. I found some of the political satire went over my head. Worth checking out.
Kushal Sanjaykumar Shah –
Amazing story and i just lost in the book, every page is just a gem. i am in love with this book
Aaditya Singh –
This book does not make any sense, i would not recomend this book to anyone, waste of money
Prabhu Mehrotra –
A unique perspective on the ‘ war through children’s eyes. The humor was great, but sometimes the shifts in tone felt a bit jarring. Overall, a good read.