Bombay Bhel
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 061576357X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 190 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Praise for Bombay Bhel: "Each story a jewel, a gem to be treasured and savored." -- Renita D'Silva, author of Monsoon Memories and The Forgotten Daughter "Treat yourself to a trip through one of the most misunderstood, beautiful, smelly, thrilling, complex cities in the world and meet some of its most enticing denizens." -- Paul Dyer, author of Elixir of Death "Doyle's deep empathy for his colorful characters shines through in every story and sentence." -- Tara Masih, award-winning editor and author of Where the Dog Star Never Glows
The interlinked stories are set in the late twentieth century, before a wave of anticolonialism crested across India and resulted in Bombay's rechristening. The stories feature everyday characters who face challenges unique to Bombay life, from the schoolboy who forms an unlikely friendship with a street vendor to the retired serviceman whose livelihood is threatened by the city's notorious bureaucracy. Readers familiar with Bombay will reawaken their memories, while those new to the city will experience a taste of its varied flavors.. Like the ubiquitous snack food, bhel puri, Bombay Bhel blends a mix of ingredients to serve up glimpses of life among the Goan and Anglo-Indian communities--minorities in one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities
Delicious Concoction Paul Dyer Like the snack (chaat) for which it is named, this collection of short stories throws a whole bunch of spices and ingredients into the mix. Strangers to Bombay will discover, in this deeply felt and superbly crafted slice of recollections, the cultural wonderland of a new city, through its winning, heartwarming characters. I was extremely moved by this work. As a native of Bombay myself, I understood the stories at a level deeper than the average reader may, but the average reader will be inspired by the characters here and--bottom line--by the gentle, straightforward, piqu. Pam said A trip down memory lane.. A wonderful collection of stories - as I read each one I was transported back in time (very willingly) to the city in which I spent the greater part of my life. Extremely well written with beautifully drawn and recognisable characters; I couldn't put it down once I started reading and the end left me looking for more. Thank you Ken for a fantastic read and keep the stories coming!. Beautiful Bombay!! Niyati Mavinkurve (I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review)I was intrigued enough with the name, but when I read the blurb, I just HAD TO ASK FOR THIS ONE!! I’ve always lived in Bombay, now Mumbai, since my birth and even though there is a lot to hate about this city, I STILL LOVE IT.I started reading into the stories, small and simple. I enjoyed Ken’s different anecdotes and small stories. What it made me realise was that Bombay was a total potpourri and that makes the title of the book more perfect, Bombay Bhel. The Book is a mix of stories about different peopl
He moved to the USA for graduate studies and currently lives in Milford, Delaware with his wife, daughter, and dog. . These days, Ken's writing spans several genres, including literary fiction and science fiction for young adults. Ken Doyle was born in Bombay, India, into a family with Portuguese and Anglo-Indian roots. One of his early short stories, written at the age of sixteen, was selected for inclusion in