Book Review: Betwixt twists and turns by Mona Mohanty

Betwixt turns and twists
Author: Mona Mohanty
Publisher: Partridge Publishers
Rating: 4/5

Life is unpredictable, yet it is possible to connect the threads together and form an opinion. ‘Betwixt twists and turns’ is an anthology of short stories; the stories are inspired by our day to day lives. It is the minute things that matter the most and if we focus on them instead of making a mountain of a molehill, we can understand life better.

The author has done a fabulous job of narrating stories and keeping them different from each other. None of the stories is related. But still, a common thought that hovered in my mind was the exemplary skills of observation and narration.
Penguin and partridge have their names speak for their work. And yes this happened when I had a first look at the book. The title, though raw, yields to the expectations of the readers. The real pleasure lies in reading each story that is not only fast-paced but also gripping. The overall concept of the book is nice. But the cover did not appeal to me much. Probably, more colour and a clearer image could have been better.

With exemplary vocabulary and fitting use of twists and turns in the tales, the author has left an indelible impact on my mind. I could not help but mark the nice phrases and new words. Some of my favourite stories are: In my mind’s eye, Lullaby, Spanner in the works and The message trail.

Buying Link: Amazon