The author introduces the story as the reminiscences of a long journey to home by an expatriate , the high point of which was a casual meeting between the protagonist and a childhood friend. Unfortunately, the narrative which starts from the preparations of the journey and ends with his return, almost reads like an essay on the trip to home, rather than a story. A late introduction of the child hood friend Hafza adds to this perception.
Yet, there are occasional streaks of a talented writer.
Sreekumari Ramachandran�s story in the latest issue (1851) of Kalakaumudi is an example of a masterly story telling craft where the story unfolds as thoughts of the protagonist during a short journey.
Click here for the article
-MKD, Bangalore,
