Common, yet Uncommon
In 'Common Yet Uncommon', Sudha Murty intricately stitches together a mesmerizing anthology of fourteen narratives that honor the remarkable hidden within the mundane. Embracing her trademark charm and humor, Murty ushers us into a world populated by an enchanting assortment of personalities from her native village, featuring the flamboyant Bundle Bindu, the thrifty shopkeeper Jayant, and the self-illustrating Lunchbox Nalini. These raw, candid souls, stripped of extravagance and notoriety, capture the very spirit of small-town existence. Through their eccentricities and shortcomings, Murty vividly illustrates the unembellished texture of humanity, infused with imperfections and generosity. Drawing inspiration from youthful reminiscences and serendipitous meetings, the author molds a tale that, while steeped in the singular dialect of rural life, transcends boundaries to resonate with universal truths of the human experience. 'Common Yet Uncommon' serves as a tender examination of the ordinary, reminding us of the inherent beauty and intricacies that flourish amid the ostensibly trivial.
- Author: Sudha Murty
- Publisher: Penguin Random House India (23 October 2023)
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
- ISBN: 978-0143464617
- Pages: 288 pages