A famous British journalist once said –
“There is a fine line between Stalking and Serendipity.”
Very true! ‘Stalking’ is intense, insane, & potentially harmful.
But this book written by Sri Lankan author Chhimi Tenduf-la isn’t a bit dangerous. Rather, it is a bunch of 15 stories which are different in their spirits but connected by characters. As a matter of fact, this is the author’s third book. (Read the review of previous books namely The Amazing Racist & Panther here.)
List of Contents
Book Title – Loyal Stalkers
Authors – Chhimi Tenduf-La
Genre – Fiction
Publisher – Pan Macmillan
Published in – May 2017
Pages – 240
Available Formats – Paperback & Kindle Edition
Price – Rs. 370 for Paperback Edition
Available Online at – Amazon.com & Flipkart.com
This book works perfectly to seize the reader. So it tends to be classified as a weekender book which means maximum two days will be required to finish reading this book.
The Plot – Loyal Stalkers:
As mentioned earlier that the book is a compilation of 15 different stories which are intertwined by 5-6 characters primarily. However, all the stories have a common central idea- the protagonist of the story being a Loyal Stalker.
What Didn’t Work:
- Few names in the book are quite peculiar. Though they create a certain pun & fun in the character description but the names are difficult to remember.
- One story resembled the story of ‘Panther’.
What Worked:
- With each story, the author delves into a new meaning of the word Loyal Stalkers. Many times we feel in a certain way that seems to be just fine but in the true sense, it is a kind of stalking.
- The stories are fresh and the narration style detail.
- The book cover is pleasing and editing job has been done flawlessly.
- The author has once again put his humor quotient to brilliant use.
- Stories are more relatable. As the characters have been taken from different walks of life and status quo.
About the Author:
Having the exposure to vivid cultures and lifestyles of Hong Kong, London, Delhi and Colombo, the man behind this book is ‘Chhimi Tenduf-La’. He is half English, half Tibetan by birth and now settled in Sri Lanka. His previous books were internationally read and liked. This is his third book.
Verdict:
My rating for this book would be 4.5/5.
Loyal Stalkers is a fresh take on life and what goes on in the mind of a common man. ‘Stalking’ is mostly associated with either stalking girls or the web but this book adds many more dimensions to this word. Keen observation of people, their behavior & incidences happening in society might have been the inspiration. It is one of the best works by Chhimi. Surely, ‘Local Stalkers’ is a must read – it is a glimpse of dark reality which highlights pain, sadness, love, obsession and more. It is not a happily ever after depiction but the hard hitting portrayal of human mind & society at large.
My curiosity is suitably piqued by the title and your review !
Thanks do share your feedback about this book once you are through reading it.
You have written it beautifully .. seems like an interesting read.. I am always on a look out for something new and refreshing
Thank you. It is actually an interesting read.