Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi । दीवार में एक खिड़की रहती थी [ साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार से पुरस्कृत उपन्यास ]

Very interesting story

Really good quality, excellent paper quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Deewaar Mein Khidki Hoti Hai” beautifully reminds us that even in the walls of life, there is always a window of hope. When we cannot break the walls around us, we can still look beyond them.

'Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi' took me into the quiet, surreal world of Raghuvar Prasad, Sonsi, and their humble, magical life. The novel gently reminds the reader of the bliss of slow living, free from television, phones, or constant distractions. There is only nature, human goodness, animals, and all living things; even the non-living things feel quietly supernatural. There are no dramatic events or turning points - just the ordinary life of Raghuvar Prasad in his modest chawl, with friendly, all-knowing neighbours; a school where he teaches mathematics; a curious and caring department head; children; an elephant and its mahout; a boy who hides in a tree; and an astonishing life glimpsed through a small window. Sonsi, his wife, enters this small world and shares its magic with him. Adding to this gentle world are Raghuvar Prasad’s parents - selfless, considerate, and deeply loving - whose quiet presence and unconditional care further anchor the story in warmth and humanity. The life Vinod ji paints on both sides of the window is vivid and lyrical - especially the world outside: fragrant trees, an old, loving woman, the pond, fireflies, birds, monkeys, and pathways hardened with compacted cow dung. Even a simple act like fetching water from a hand pump feels refreshing and deeply satisfying through his words. The conversations, too, are gently amusing, where people hear something different from what was said, and sleep-talk feels almost dreamlike. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy magical realism and social fiction. Reading this after Vinod Kumar Shukla ji’s passing felt like an act of both grief and discovery - mourning a voice we have lost, while discovering a world that will continue to live, softly and endlessly, through his words.

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Paper quality is very good. Thick paper. When you use highlighter, it doesn't leave imprint on the opposite side. Very neat and clean printing. Ashish Aggarwal

I haven't read the book yet, but the condition of the book is good and most importantly it's not pirated so I'm giving it 5 stars. I'll update this review after reading it.

I listened so many good things about this book on socialedia platform but when I read and complete this book, I have a mix reaction as some points land for me and some points i didn't connect the story has neither a perfect start not a perfect ending but still the beauty of this book is simple story, all characters are living thier simple life, no bitching etc story placed in early 90s so no socialedia platform no mobile phones so thats why book leave an impression. what is not working, not my type but still if you want simple and sober small city story you can defeneitly give a try I will end this review with one book line which I really like, Raghuvar Prasad raat ko sonkr jb uthte the to lga tha raat unke sharir sai chipak gyi h isliye unka rang kala h or ab nahane k baad hi wo tarotaza mehsus karege.

What a book!

I like this book. Such an imaginative book.

Great book, different writing style.