Indubala Bhater Hotel | Kallol Lahiri | Women Fiction | Bengali Book Review

 


Book Info

Name of Book :  Indubala Bhater Hotel
Author :  Kallol Lahiri
Publisher :  Suprokash Publishers
Publication Date :  January 1, 2020
No. of Pages :  50
Format :  Ebook

Why did I choose the book?

Short stories are always a hit when you want to read something light. Indubala Bhater Hotel by Kallol Lahiri is a compilation of short stories which you can finish within a few hours.

Where to get the book?

The book, Indubala Bhater Hotel by Kallol Lahiri is available on Amazon :


Author Introduction

Kallol Lahiri is an Indian screenwriter, author and dialogue writer. He has written scripts for many Bengali movies like Dracula Sir and Hello Kolkata. Apart from Indubala Bhater Hotel, Kallol Lahiri has also written Gora Naxal. Follow the author on Social Media :


Blurb

Indubala is a widow living in Kolkata City. She has 3 children to feed. But, her financial situation has worsen since the day she arrived in the city after marriage. Indubala comes from Bangladesh with her husband who was a drug addict. She always remembers her village, family, cultures and traditions. But, when her husband dies, she decides to take the reins in her own hands. Since then, from a tender age of 25, Indubala is running her hotel.

The stories are named after some lip- smacking Bengali recipes like Aam-Tel, Chandrapuli and Malpua.

The story takes you on a ride from Bangladesh to India and rich Bengali Traditions.

My Opinion

Indubala Bhater Hotel by Kallol Lahiri is an amazing work of women's fiction. The book has everything like Bengali food, culture and politics. The author has skillfully woven a masterpiece where you get to know about Partition of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Also, a woman who is living alone with her children and her rise to businesswoman is mesmerizing. Every bit of the book is filled with emotions, sadness, happiness and hope. I would, surely give the book 5 stars.

Character Portrayal

Indubala Bhater Hotel by Kallol Lahiri has multiple characters, but, Indubala is our Woman Protagonist. She is strong, deals efficiently with her financial situation by using her skills and performs her household responsibilities with equal valor. She has set an example for all other women who think that they are weak and helpless.

Narrative Style

Indubala Bhater Hotel by Kallol Lahiri is a multiple POV narration. The author has plotted every detail minutely from food to culture. The book can be said a true picture of Bengali Tradition and Values.

Ratings

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  1. Can I get the book in English language?

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