A New Lease of Life: Stories of Reunion by Sarmita Dey

Everyone has a story to tell but few are lucky to tell the stories of others too; its when they narrate you feel as if every word uttered is actually what you wanted to say. One such is the Author who narrated the tales of reunion of yours, mine and all such others.<br />What I found captivating was the way prologue was handled, where all the characters were introduced and questioned to give an inlet to their psyche and adding to the curiosity of the reader.<br />Be it Pranav and Gina re uniting mid-air, or the anxious, confused or apprehensive bond between Ritesh and Pauli- which saw a tumultuous phase- all seemed so relatable. Though I find it hard to assimilate the sudden realisation of Vipin towards the end and overpowering his demons demanding to have Mili at all cost-even at the sacrifice of their marital relationships. His decision to forget his desire and remain as faithful friends was hard to digest at the end.<br />To cut the long story short if I go by analysing each story, my document itself will become a novella to read! All I can say is that hardly ever had I been so astounded by the maiden book of a writer. Id shows tat she is a seasoned writer who knows how to balance with agonies, cravings, and sensibilities of a human heart!<br />Congratulations and looking forward to more from your desk.