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Grandmother Tales

Author : RK Narayan
Reviewed by : R Jhanani (12)
Genre classification by reviewer : Tales
Age group : 8 +

  This is a story of a great grandmother who lived in the later period of the East India Company. Bala the central character was married at an early age pf 7 to Viswa, a boy of 10. One day, he just left bidding her good-bye, joining a group of pilgrims going to Pandaripur. Years go by and there’s no trace of him. Bala leaves home determined to find him. The long journey she undertakes to Poona, her success in locating Viswa and persuading him to return, their happy, prosperous life brings reality to the story. Eventually the death of Bala, followed by death of Viswa due to poisoning by his cook. Baka from an innocent schoolgirl to a firm, determined, aggressive young wife is fascinating. As usual Narayan has put himself into the story. Every various reader must read it.


A Review by R Jhanani