Bindia Bindia

Gabriel is definitely a very a sharp story teller. This book takes you to the old era of slavery, colonization and clashes of superstition and evolving science. Result, compromised humanity and sacrificed love. Here is a story of a father who tries to the best of his resources to save his only daughter who is feared to be rabid; a high born daughter who finds solace in slaves' quarters; a self renounced priest who fights his inner demons of not falling in love with a beautiful girl; a society that denies any logical scientific intervention and tries to safeguard orthodox practices. This story surely tells us, we have traveled quite a distance into this still developing world.

This makes your jaws pain with laughter and without your slightest notice, your wet eyes will warm up your heart and soul. This is the story of Ove that will make you wonder why grumpy people act the way they act, strike the romantic cord in your heart, show you a compassionate world with empathetic lens. Must read. Vibrant illustration by Fedrick Backman. "Ove was black & white & she was the colour". Beautiful!

Deborah Rodriguez has been so good with her story telling that the characters have alive and became my friends and source to draw strength and power. She has portrayed Kabul and life in Afghanistan like a painter with vivid details and panache with her words. This book is a must read to know about the country and its women and men who are fighting their own battles every moment to keep peace and smile on their face.