Let's visualize a scene: A woman wakes up after a long nap, and sees herself in the mirror. Her reflection in the mirror makes her shudder! Why? Because it's not her reflection. She finds a stranger there. Her face remains the same but her body...her body is someone else's.
How would she feel? How would she react? How could this happen? And, how could she get her body back? Would she get it back ever!?
Switch E Roo by Kiran Manral (Juggernaut Books) is all about that. It has a strange plot that tells the story of Mrs. Dimple Bhalla who suddenly finds that someone has stolen her body - just body - and replaced with another.
I love reading paranormal stories (not necessarily horror) as they are different from normal, usually gripping and makes me think.
Switch E Roo is a short story so very quick to read - with a totally unexpected end. Since the plot is different and intriguing, it piques your curiosity instantly and makes an engrossing read.
Ms. Kiran Manral is an experienced novelist, so writing is naturally neat. She has expressed Mrs. Bhalla's panic, restlessness and carefulness (to hide this strange change) well.
If you like short stories, if you like intriguing, unique tales, read this one. You won't be disappointed. And, it costs you just Rs. 10. You can read it on this cool Juggernaut App (on your phone).
Ooh this one sounds good. I used to read her blog but haven't yet read any of her novels. Will look up this one for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tarang for the kind words.
ReplyDelete@ Tulika: Do read, and share your views. :)
ReplyDelete@ Kiran: I really mean it. I wish you all the best for your new book. :)