Fragmented: Kolkata in Pieces by Sabarna Roy

 Fragmented: Kolkata in Pieces by Sabarna Roy

"Fragmented" is a combination of two distinct stories, each portrayed with a different lens. The stories haunt you to stop and listen to their fragments of perspective.

In the "Alipore Chronicles", it is a story of four friends who come together to create a mural in Alipore. Gradually this mural transforms into the mirror for their friendships, fractures and hopes. This artwork becomes the canvas of the city itself, layered with nostalgia, anger and tenderness. The way the story shifts, making the reader feel the varied colours of life, is commendable.

In the "Monologue of a Serial Killer", it is a story of a killer and what circumstances made him the killer. As I was reading the narrative, I felt why he is blamed. The killer is correct in his perspective. Here the lines between the hunter and the hunted blur; I was finding myself doubting who to blame.

The author's spectacular way of highlighting the words and laying emphasis makes the reader feel and empathise with both sides of the character. His unique way of portraying the grey shades with purity is commendable.

Overall, it is a thrilling read.

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