Time Stops At Shamli And Other Stories by Ruskin Bond : Book Review

“All the same, I thought, I’d better not be too careless. It’s not for nothing that a crow’s IQ is way above that of all other birds. And it’s higher than a dog’s, I bet.”

The rains are back!! But this time, besides having hot chai and pakoras, let’s do something different. This rainy season, take some time out for yourself, sit out in your balcony while it’s raining, and read. With Time Stops at Shamli, gift yourself the subtle art of observation, the art of deriving happiness from the simplest of things and you’ll certainly start finding the ‘joy of small things’.

Welcome to Shamli, for time indeed stops here!!

Meet lost loves, lost teachers, or even lost uncles. Have a look at the world from a range of colours, discover ‘true beauty’, have some haunts, or view the world from the perspective of a crow!!

All brought to you in Bond’s inimitable style, his endearing observations, and musings.

Prepare yourself for a final goodbye, make new friends, discover the power of true love, take a look at a tree that saved lives, meet tigers, for there are loads of them around, and stand enthralled as trains emerge from the magical tunnel.

Besides the title story, there are twenty others, each covering a different facet of life. Discover lovable characters and be drawn to them for the stories are so gripping that you won’t be able to put the book down without finishing one. Bond’s style in all its simplicity, sensibility, and clarity is a pleasure to read.

His beautiful expressions capture the true essence of  India. Be ready to be entranced in the world that Bond paints right in front of our eyes with his illustrative words.

Rains bring with them, the best of the natural world. Coming back, this rainy season, let’s pause from our busy lives and notice the natural world all around springing and dancing around us, the twittering calls of nature, the melody of the rain pittering and pattering, and most of all, the rejuvenating aroma of the wet earth!!

Happy Reading!!