Review: A Great Compilation of Stories unheard and Art unseen
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2012
"A Calm Whisper - art unseen, stories untold" is a very unique book, and its uniqueness has various aspects. Fist and foremost difference between this book and others is that, this book is created with the intension of 'creating awareness between youngsters about reading' i.e. this book will make readers realize that 'Quality writing and age (and big name too)' don't go hand in hand. This book has no author in particular because; this book is a compilation of literary work done by unknown and usually unappreciated artists.The book starts with short-stories section with ten very unique stories. These stories let the readers glimpse various emotions at their peak. Some of them will make you remember long lost love while other will make you family-sick(like homesick), some stories have deepest secrets to tell about their protagonist while others will let you live critical moments of protagonists life like the story named Epiphany. Second part of the book deals with Art i.e. painting in general. Almost every painting has that charisma to it, which makes its viewer cherish that single instance of a time, for a long time. I simply couldn't take my eyes off from, "Midnight Boat" and "Free fall" (free fall reminded me about my school days). Third and the final part of the book is for Poetry, this section like its predecessors follow the path of diversity. When I first read the 'I was walking down a lonely path' I was too stunned to say anything for a very long time... and same goes for 'Yellow Roses' by Rishka Hadad,This book follows revenue sharing system that is, a portion of profit will be shared with every artist, who contributed his art for this book. This book not only gives a platform to show one's art but also gives you an opportunity to earn from it.On concluding notes I would like to say that, this book is a must read. It doesn't matter what's your usual genre or who your favorite author is because, once you are through with this book; you will be seconding my opinion. So at the end of the day this book is a great compilation of stories and art and thus a deserving 4 of 5 rating.