The Sterling Bull meets John Bull - Nirmala Menon from London. The average age of the earth we inhabit has been raised and now skews towards the aging. Consequently, the levels of nostalgia also tips towards youthful memories, of yester years. Sudarsh, your charming collection of tales is an easy, joyous read for a fair whack of the worlds population. So many of us who have safely batted past the half century mark, can easily relate to, relish, remember bygone days as we read each story because it captures with honesty the myriad sentiments that traverse the minds of young men standing on the threshold peeping at maturing manhood. Frank and colourful depictions of the love of sports, biological urges of both genders. Importance of mateship and education, the role and salve that booze provides features regularly and bolsters the story lines. Whilst the stories provide cud for reflection, none are preachy and always leave the reader in good spirits. I also love the many snap shots of the beauty of tolerance and secular India that the tales provide to the young ones of today. They can embrace the simple examples that shine and sparkle of living in peaceful coexistence; be it with the Sterling Bull or Bruised Lee. Thanks for giving me the gift of nostalgic enjoyment.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 16:12:37 +0000