Jukebox by Writersmelon: Book Review

Title: Jukebox by Writersmelon

Publisher: Readomania

My Rating: 4 stars

Links: Amazon Goodreads

 

Regardless of what writers tell you, characters are never fictional. –  Amritorupa Kanjilal

Well Honestly, when I saw this book on Writersmelon’s website and read the blurb, I knew I want to pick up this one for sure. The stories included in this book are contributed by the writers selected as the best ones in a nationwide writing competition by Writersmelon. The anthologies compiled are of different genres with varied style of writings.

Likewise, a musical Jukebox, this jukebox will also give you the taste of mixed emotions as you read from one tale to another. It’s a melody of unlike stories with a tranquilizing effect to the mind.

The stories are chilling, mesmerising, disturbing, disheartening, astonishing and what not! Each and every story has the appeal to engage the readers. Where few are unusual and funny, whilst few will leave you in splits.

The first story and also my favourite is by Abhishek Mukherjee titled Story. In it, a little eight-year-old boy intends to know from his mother how his father was murdered. It was going ordinarily when suspense started to build up and I was in awe when it ended.

Another notable read was The Sinner, talking about child abuse and how it affects the delicate kid. I was disturbed and heart broken and wanted to stop the innocent little girl from going to that scumbag’s house.

Monster is also a powerful story talking about social argument where the girl gets to know about the reason why his dead father was called monster and how she was so like her father.

A Deep Fried love story is an entertaining story of two married strangers happened to meet in the metro and what follows is amusing.

Her favourite Pupil is a pleasing story of a teacher and her favourite pupil. The story narrates the faith shown by the teacher in her student’s talent and how it unfolds in future.

The narration was so effectual that I was very much attached to the protagonists and was going with the flow. The stories were indeed unputdownable and bewitching.

Why to read this book

This book is a treat to the readers of short stories and would surely entertain every reader. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone and it will surely preoccupy your mind.

Have you read this book? Or Are you thinking of reading this book? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

-Harshita