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Author: Kumari Sharma
The Village That Changed Me by Kumari Sharma revolves
around a young woman named Mala who has temporarily relocated from Bangalore to
a village in Sikkim. It highlights her transformative journey as she interacts
with the amiable villagers and explores the culture, traditions, and beauty of
the picturesque hills.
As Mala settles in the village, she accepts an invitation to
join an eco-friendly club that aims to promote sustainable living in the
community. She makes friends, kick-starts literary initiatives, and ventures on
a journey across the different tourist spots in Sikkim. The book then explores
the mental development of the protagonist as she navigates the said spots.
The story merely spans thirty-nine pages. There are no
twists and turns, no significant character development, and no conflicts or
resolutions. Yet, it is a heartwarming, inspirational little story that's
perfect for a short interlude after a heavy read.
The descriptions are beautiful and vivid, and the language
is spectacular. I had not expected this level of mastery from a young author
like Ms. Sharma. She possesses an extensive vocabulary and wields her
linguistic expertise with elan, employing the wide array of words and phrases
in her repertoire. The wordplay is so exquisite that I found myself re-reading
several sentences on every page, soaking in their beauty. There are some
authors whose works make me wish I could write like them, and Ms. Sharma is one
of them.
However, I would advise her to curb the wordplay in her
future works as it helps enhance readability and makes it more accessible to
new readers. And I did find a few grammatical and punctuation errors. One round
of proofreading would have ironed out these minor inconsistencies.
Overall, The Village That Changed Me is a short and sweet little book. I recommend it to readers craving for a light weekend read.
