Sweet and Salty by Jaideep Barve

"Sweet and Salty" by Jaideep Barve - A promising debut!

This book is self published by  the author.  This edition was published in 2016 and has 68 pages. It's a collection of short stories. 

'The last station' is story of a high flying executive who suddenly encounters a big void in his life. Will a journey in a train to last station lead to opportunities?

'It happened on a Father's day' takes Ram into flash back. He remembers his father and the bond he shared with him. Would he be seen by his daughter in similar light?

 In '379' three prisoners booked under Penal code 379 (theft) get a chance to escape prison. How would they utilize the opportunity?

'Mehta uncle' is the story of a truly happy man who's philosophy of looking at life is very simple but extremely effective. Can he maintain his smile?

'Gokhale & Gokhale' is the story of Prasad who encounters two personalities who are polar opposites but share the surname. 

The stories are short. Sometimes too short. At times it seems that more matter would have been healthy for the story. Even a couple of more stories would have been welcome. Author has chosen small things in life that we all encounter every day and has created a story out of it. Not everyone can do it. The stories show us the sweet and salty sides of life. Hence the title. 

It's a pocket book, has large font and has only 68 pages. It appears that author has self published the book as a passion. He is a keen  observer, he should take his writing more seriously and get his book published commercially to reach a larger audience. 

Why did I read this book? Jaydeep's first book.

What I didn't like? Length. 

What did I like? Potential of author.  

A promising debut. Recommend reading.

Disclosure: Author is a close relative.