The Eye of a Doe and Other Stories

Book excerpt: This Is A Rare Collection Of Mohan BhandariýS Stories, Vaguely Reminiscent Of The Punjab Tragedy. The Stories Create Images That, At Once, Enthrall And Terrify. Despite Being Variations On The Same Leitmotiv, These Stories Display An Uncanny Freshness, Vigour And Richness In Their Choice Of Subject Matter And Style. It Is As Though Each Story Weaves Its Own Tale Of The Times Gone Awry, Unmasking An Insanely Terrifying Through Sensitively Humane Images Of Men And Women Grapping With The Dread Of Violence, Both Inside And Outside. A Living History Of Its Own Times, This Collection Offers Some Intensely Memorable Portrayals Of Characters/Situations.