Two and a Half Rainbows : A Collection of Short Stories

Two and a Half Rainbows – A Collection of Short Stories draws inspiration from the myriad shades of humanity its persistent struggles and its little moments of joy. These stories attempt to capture the intricacies of human emotions and celebrate the human spirit through a neutral voice. Despite being rooted the storytelling is engaging as it employs multiple genres and tones. In ‘Fireworks’ five-year-old Rony’s ecstasy is in stark contrast to his beloved maid Roma’s agony as he witnesses a daily spectacle from his apartment window. Similarly upon ‘Meeting Rosanna’ after 40 long years Joseph’s excitement contradicts Rosanna’s apprehensions about him owing to their past. Despite Gajraj’s progressive demeanour his hypocrisy comes to the fore when he is angered by the frivolous promise made by the ‘Fly on the wall’. Likewise little Advaith’s innocence is put to the test when a friend seduces him to explore his ‘Dual’ nature. Thus through a bioscope of sixteen realistic but fictional short stories the author takes the reader on a journey through the by lanes of life’s bittersweet memories.