Nair - Told & Untold

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Nair ─ Told & Untold is a collection of short stories that elevate the mundane happenings in everyday life.The protagonist, Mr. Nair, a typical Malayalee, takes on many avatars, some applaudable and others cringe-worthy. But in all these stories, he gains the reader's sympathy as he tries to navigate the nooks and crannies of life's journey. The author has a keen understanding of human nature. In simple prose, he captures snapshots of life which include an observant Mr. Nair who witnesses catastrophe unfold at the village tea shop, a frustrated Mr. Nair who gives driving lessons to an impossible student, a possessive Mr. Nair who tries to protect his wife from the vulgar attentions of uncivilised men using public transport, an arrogant Mr. Nair who underestimates the shrewdness of his co-passenger and a submissive Mr. Nair who does his best to please his dog-fearing wife by promising to get rid of the stray dog menace in their colony.A perfect blend between satire and farce, this collection will endear you to its likeable characters. Above all, the stories will leave you chuckling no matter how serious you are.