Manjaveyil Maranangal - Benny Daniel

A multilayered multipurpose novel of Benyamin. It is an engrossing thriller. It is also about the life n times of the lively n lovely Diego Garcia. The book underscores friendship, unity n humanity. There is even a beautiful love story to show off. The book reveals a few facts on terrorism too. It depicts the history of the Antraper family and does a brief stint on the history of Kerala Christianity with special ref to 'mariyam seva' !!                                                            

The incomplete end is quite apt for a thriller. And I liked the idea of Antraper family rebranding in Ethiopia. Fantabulous concept.

All said and done, the book is a refreshing change but fails to make any lasting impression.

Adujeevitham - Benny Daniel

Me n Boz believe in barter system. I mean, the exchange of gossip n news. I trade juicy n spicy gossip n info about movies n books for local, Kerala, Indian n International news. The other day Boz discusses about the discovery of a dead body in the desert and  the plight of maids n laborers and in turn I share Benyamin's Adujeevitham. I pride myself as an excellent storyteller. It's so important that the storyteller should be impartial n detached. But I fail numerous times esp when Hakkim breathes his last and when Najeeb comes to know that his master is not his sponsor. Oh, boy !

This kind of stories are not rare in this part of the world. The ayahs, maids, laborers n drivers have unbelievable n horrifying stories to tell. Then, what makes this story different? The narration, the beautiful writing style, the bitter sense of humor and the pathos ethos n logos of  communication.

Read n ruminate. You can't help but count your blessings....