Discover the Emotional Landscape of “Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories”

Are you ready to embark on an emotional roller coaster ride? “Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories” by Manik Bal is a powerful collection that delves into the new faces of people’s lives, offering something for everyone. Prepare to be moved, surprised, and to see a realistic picture of our society – with all of its goods and bads.

What Readers Are Saying:

• “This book by author Manik Bal is a bouquet of feelings“.
• “Every story describes the new face of a person’s life“.
• “I thrive in books that make me feel. This book did. Each story made me go through the journeys of the protagonists. I was in their heads, seeing through their eyes, feeling through their hearts, crying, laughing and even was terrified. I felt overwhelmed”.
• “The sense of reading has never been so profound and more so in a debut novel. The impression is similar to reading Alice Munro”.
• “I found almost all the stories to be relatable on some level on the other. Kudos to the author for having touched such a wide range of topics“.
• “The author holds a mirror to the society without the whole Holier- than-thou attitude. He paints a very realistic picture of our society – with all of its goods and bads“.
• “What an emotional roller coaster ride! If you are interested in taking a journey thru an entire spectrum of colors, be sure to read this collection of short stories by author Manik Bal”.
• “There’s a story and an emotion for everyone, bringing the flavor of college friendships, worrying about status and peer pressure, tensions and responsibilities that hover over a middle-class family, middle-age crisis, a look into the Indian diaspora, loss of a friend and the sadness it leaves behind…. YES, there’s definitely something for everyone here”.
• The book has been described as featuring “odd tales from Bombay and Bangalore”.

Explore a Spectrum of Human Experiences:

This collection of short stories takes you through an entire spectrum of colors, exploring themes such as:

• The dynamics of friendships
• The pressures of society and personal ambition
• The complexities of family life
• Moments of crisis and self-discovery, including middle-age crisis (as seen in the story “Happy Birthday Joe”, which features conversations about midlife and potential “exit routes”)
• The experiences of the Indian diaspora
• Grief and the impact of loss

Stories You’ll Discover:

(Partial list from the Contents page)

• Her Father’s Killer
• Two Friends
• Stories We Tell
• First Day
• Why Me?
• Happy Birthday Joe
• Bapu
• Whiskey and Suicide
• Subtlety
• One day in the life of
• Seeking Freedom
• Pandu

 

Meet the Author: Manik Bal

Manik Bal resides in the vibrant city of Bangalore, a hub of the information technology revolution with a unique blend of tradition and modernity. He captures the essence of the Indian middle class, their aspirations and dilemmas, in his writing. His characters navigate mundane and ordinary situations, revealing their uniqueness in the face of everyday life. Manik observes the young and the old chasing the Indian dream, a dream that blends career ambition with strong family ties, emotional relationships with friends, and a love for melodrama.

Manik enjoys connecting with readers. You can visit his website at http://www.manikbal.com for more information and to receive free stories. He also loves to read and reply to emails at manikbal@protonmail.com.

Ready to Experience These “Odd Tales”?

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Special discounts may be available for quantity purchases by corporations, associations, and others. Contact the publisher at info@nivant.in for details.

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