Atmospheric, nostalgic and beautifully described, these 28 stories make a pleasant reading experience for Mr. Bond writes effortlessly about the simple and humble ways of living in the hills and some eerie encounters from his own life.
The stories can be said to revolve around two themes—suspense and mystery and the drama of everyday life—this book is divided into sections ‘The Dark Side of Mountains’ and ‘Himalayan Drama’ respectively.
The description of the flora and fauna, the mist, the quaint towns and villages, the weird inhabitants of these towns and the narration of happenings in their lives makes me a Ruskin Bond fan. Definitely worth collecting if you are a Ruskin Bond fan.
All the tales are amazingly written. I loved the narration style of the author. It had magical effect on me. I have never been on Himalaya till now but I could imagine and visualise the scenes. No comments needed on other components of the writing or book as such. Indeed a good book. Recommended from my side. And a must read.