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F-words by Kalam Babu

 F-words by Kalam Babu | Book Review

F-words by Kalam Babu

An anthology is a collection of writings of different authors in one place. I like reading snippets of varied thoughts altogether, as it helps me to attain fresh perspectives to view life. During my new quest for another anthology, I stumbled upon a book: F-words.

This book is an evocative collection of stories from different authors, with each story having some connection to a word that starts with 'F' - title, genre, theme etc..

It gathers a montage of voices, each investigating aspects of human experience that impact us. This volume epitomises a variety of implications and feelings, viewpoints, and conundrums.

Family roots us, yet it tends to be both a safe haven and a wellspring of contention. Opportunity motivates limitless conceivable outcomes, yet it accompanies the heaviness of obligation. Dread ties us, yet it likewise drives us forward. As people, we embrace these divisions and consistently adjust to an always-impacting world.

I encountered characters who tested standards, wrestled with their personalities, investigated connections, and faced their feelings of trepidation. Their processes enlightened the common battles and wins that we can connect with.

These stories dive into the complexities of dreams and familial bonds and those that investigate the profundities of disengagement and despondency; each piece adds to a more extensive comprehension of the human condition. A few stories brought me into fantastical domains where reality finishes and creative minds rule.

Other stories established in me strong and cosy snapshots of day-to-day existence. From speculative fiction to contemporary authenticity, from chilling loathsomeness to ardent show, these stories connected with the slightness of connections, the enthusiasm of affection, and the backbone of desire.
Each author, whether prepared or arising, carries an extraordinary point to narrate. Among all stories, I liked Nightmare and Forged With Fortune the most.

In Nightmare, the author narrates a fictional story of a boy who is extremely nervous about his exam. The remaining people around him are about the pressure of passing the exam. But fortunately he has a friend who shares a trick to remember chants and pass the exam. His story of evolvement, self-discovery, and attaining trust in himself is meticulously curated.

In Forged with Fortune, the author depicts the tumultuous position of a daughter where she is about to be bestowed the fortune of her father. But she is stuck between her choices made during past years and the present. The vicious conspiracy of her near ones makes her long for reality and introspect the motto of her life taught by her father. Her journey and changes evolved in her, making you think and providing insightful lessons.

Overall, this anthology is a blend of many genres and introspective perspectives. The best part is the reader gets an idea of all the stories on its cover itself.  I do recommend!

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