Murli Melwani’s 'Ladders Against the Sky' is an apt title for a book, such as this one. As his name
suggests, he is a true Indian against many skies, belonging to India, USA, UK,
Singapore and Hong Kong. It talks primarily of Sindhis living in different lifestyles,
cultures and countries.
‘Water in a Hot Plate’ talks of an older couple,
Vivek and Rajni, and a lady, May, and also a younger couple, Anand and Resh. The
five get together to end up meeting at a restaurant, the food they share, the
conversations they end up having is all a part of making an ‘alliance’.
‘Writing a Fairy Tale, is an interesting story.
Jimmy Ramani is invited to the home of his client, Julian and his wife Carmen,
where his wife’s interest in writing is discussed. Carmen, who writes for children,
wants her book to be read by Jimmy. How and what happens, that leads to love
between the man and the client’s wife is a part of this story.
‘The Bhorwani Marriage’ is a humorous take on the hullabaloo
of weddings, whether it is families and horoscopes or their richness and most
importantly, photographs or the bride and groom.
‘The Inner Light’ talks of a young boy, who happens
to have a gift for foresight. He helps his rural community, as he allows it to
come naturally. But when doubt strikes, then would he be able to continue with
it?
With a foreword by Victor Banerjee, and 23 stories
to boot, this novel sure takes out your time. The best thing is that it feels
like it never ends, as the book is long and stories are in abundance. The Hindu
Sindhis are a survival of people, which is living in a journey, with stories and
tales, which would be told again and again. Murli Melwani is an excellent author,
who can lure you into the book and its visualisation, at the drop of a hat…
You can Buy the Book, right here.
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