"Navi Manse (नवी माणसं)" a Marathi (मराठी) book by Narayan Dharap (नारायण धारप). This edition of the book is published by Saket Prakashan in 2013 (First edition in 1976) and has 94 pages. This book is a collection of 4 stories. I read this book through 'Grantha tumchya Dari (ग्रंथ तुमच्या दारी)' scheme run by Kusumagraj Pratishthan (कुसुमाग्रज प्रतिष्ठान).
In 'Navi manse (नवी माणसं)', Mohan, an unsuccessful man notices a man who looks very similar to his brother in law. Can he save his sister from this man? Has it anything to do with recent flood? 'Lal rumal' is the story of a painter, a good man, who sees a terrible dream. His client, a psychiatrist, tries to decipher meaning. But was it a dream? In 'Dilasa (दिलासा)' a city man goes to a village in Konkan (कोकण) and loses his way in a storm. He gets shelter or does he? 'Aarop (आरोप)' is a story where a college professor accuses his mama-mami (मामा-मामी) of a crime. Are they guilty?
Narayan Dharap is known for his enigmatic and mystic stories. All four stories are enigmatic stories. But they are not horror stories.
Each story has a shock (धक्का) towards the end. Each story has mind play and the fear of unknown. The stories are simple, not very complicated. All the stories are good.
The book has only four stories. Thus the length of book is short. I felt that the book could have used one or two more stories. That would have made the book of a decent length.
Some readers do not like the genre. They may not be interested in this book. However if you don't mind this genre or like this genre, you may like the book.
Read if you like the genre.
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