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The Other Side Of The Table (2013)

by Madhumita Mukherjee(Favorite Author)

4.03 of 5 Votes: 4

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review 1: A very simple and poignant story told via letters shared by friends living in 2 continents. Uma , at the beginning is an aspiring medical student, who later completes her course, does her post graduation and survives many upheavals . Abhi is an orphan , 10 years her senior and already a neurosurgeon practising in London. They share their lives via letters.I was so, so astonished to see that her thoughts and actions eerily paralleled mine. It was as if the writer accessed my thoughts and emotions. Thankful to say that I had a better deal in life. But if I were in her shoes, I would have behaved the same. This is a must read for all Indian females (males too), especially if they are in the medical profession . The views on lo... moreve, friendship , marriage and expectations are really really pertinent to the Indian setup .
review 2: 'The other side of the table' was a Valentine's Day gift, so, it will always hold a very special place in my heart...for as long as I live! I have to say that the book brought back sweet memories of a childhood spent fervently scribbling on blue inland letters. Letters that were dutifully posted to pishi's, dadu's and dida's, at odd intervals during the year. And when the replies arrived, the joy was indescribable. So, every time I'd turn the page and move on to a new chapter or letter, I could feel like I was switching sides, becoming Abhi and then Uma, reading and re-reading every single letter, soaking every word in, much like i did in my childhood. Oh the joy!This book is full of moments that tug at your heartstrings, make you smile, laugh even...Very very heartfelt and all in all very beautiful. Ive revisited the last 2 chapters a number of times already. And every time, the heart skips a beat and the eyes, unfailingly, grow moist.... less

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