STARRY STARRY NIGHT BY NANDITA BASU

 

About the book:-

After Kunal's mother dies, he is sent off to a boarding school in the hills. Till he has a hostel room, he stays with Tara, his father's cousin, who teaches a special music programme in the school.

Teaching music helped Tara after her best friend died-- that, and perhaps the company of the enigmatic figure known as Death, whom she sees everywhere.

Tara and Kunal must try to live together, their lives entwined by their separate losses-- which neither is comfortable talking about.

This is a tale of love and loss, of the healing and illuminating power of friendship, art and music.

About the author:- 

NANDITA BASU  is a comic -book artist and a musician. She loves to daydream , eat gummy bears , play music and draw. She likes to have conversation with animals and children more than adults.

She has had many great adventures in life , which she doesn't like to. Disclose because some things should just remain that way.

My views on book:-

"STARRY STARRY NIGHT by Nandita Basu" is one of the most challenging books I've read. The narrative is filled with grief and pain, yet it instills strength and the will to confront life's challenges. The two main protagonists, Tara and Kunal, both grapple with the loss of their loved ones. Experiencing such loss is among life's toughest trials, and even harder is living with that persistent pain and grief.

Tara lost her close friend, while Kunal mourned the loss of his mother. To find solace and happiness, they find comfort in art and music, supporting each other through their shared pain.

The depth of emotion in the book's writing reflects the author's profound feelings while penning down this story. The  narrative in this book  is so captivating, and the illustrations are breathtaking. However, one drawback is the crowded layout of the illustrations, which can be slightly confusing at times. This issue was mainly evident at the start, but as you delve deeper into the book, the power of the narrative overtakes any initial confusion.

I highly recommend this book. It offers insights into finding happiness amidst sorrow. While mature in its themes, it imparts invaluable lessons on navigating grief and pain, finding joy in life's small pleasures.

The book's cover art aptly captures its essence. I admire the craftsmanship and intensity of the design. I eagerly look forward to reading more from this author.

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ORDER LINK:-

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Publisher @penguinsters

Author:- Nandita Basu

Pages:- Around 162

Genre :- Children's book|| graphic novel

Age :- 10 and up

Format:- Paperback

Rating :- 4.4/5

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