Strangers in The Night [Paperback] Bond, Ruskin

Book Details

• Publisher: Penguin

• Author: Ruskin Bond

• Language: English

• Edition: 1994

• ISBN: 9780140240658

• Pages: 144

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.0 x 0.5 inches

About the Book:

In this captivating collection, Ruskin Bond takes readers on a journey through the complexities of growing up in small-town India. The book features two novellas that delve into the trials and triumphs of youth, filled with wit, adventure, and poignant moments.

In A Handful of Nuts, the first novella, the central character aspires to be a writer but is constantly distracted by romantic escapades, friendships, and the whims of youthful exuberance. This story is a beautiful blend of humor, warmth, and youthful curiosity, offering a tender and fresh coming-of-age narrative. Bond's storytelling shines through as he paints a vivid picture of the challenges and pleasures of adolescence.

The second novella, The Sensualist, is a more somber exploration of a young man grappling with his own desires and the demons of his past. Intense, erotic, and even brutal, this story dives deep into the darker aspects of growing up and the emotional turmoil that accompanies the search for self-understanding.

Together, these novellas showcase Bond’s versatility as a writer, offering readers both the light-hearted joys and the heavy burdens of adolescence. Whether recounting the innocent adventures of youth or exploring the more complicated and intense experiences of young adulthood, Ruskin Bond captures the essence of growing up with unmatched sensitivity and depth.