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  • Tales of Fosterganj

  • Written by: Ruskin Bond
  • Narrated by: Sam Dastor
  • Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (31 ratings)

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Tales of Fosterganj

Written by: Ruskin Bond
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I forget what took me to Fosterganj in the first place. Destiny, perhaps, although I'm not sure why destiny would have bothered to guide an itinerant writer to an obscure little hamlet in the hills. Chance would be a better word. For chance plays a great part in all our lives. And it was just by chance that I found myself in the Fosterganj bazaar one fine morning early in May....

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sensational

Ruskin's unique observations of Shimla s landscape and it's people makes this an engaging tale full of twists and turns.

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As expected from imagination of Raskin Bond

The story made me search the Fosterganj on the map only to know it was fictional city.

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It's a surreal experience

This is a beautiful collection of stories weaving through several people's lives in a small quaint mountain town. It's narrated wonderfully by Sam Dastor who brings these flowers, people and situations to life. Plug in your earphones, lean back and press play. Summer afternoons won't get better than this.

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One of My favourite books.

It's one of my favourite books, whenever I read it I feel nostalgic. Because the first time I read this book was during my summer break in college. So it reminds me of those days. And it's a great listen too, as the narration is quite good.

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Typical Ruskin Bond

Breezy, light but not trivial - a typical Ruskin Bond book which is really enjoyable when read. There are some typical twists and turns but these will not throw the reader off the chair. One like me would also get interested instantly as I have visited Mussoorie and its surrounding areas in days quite close to Ruskin setting his story in. This made me feel as if the events were occurring right before my eyes. I have always enjoyed reading (listening) to him and this time was no exception. The narrator too has done a find job. One can feel a near recreation of events and individuals by his modulation of the voice and correctly pausing and building the suspense when needed. Perfectly enjoyable!!

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splendid

very catchy storyline and beautiful narration. it made my leisure exuberant. i loved this piece.

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beautiful book

makes me want to go back to the old times with no internet and peace.

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one of the best from Ruskin bond

loved every part of it. beautiful coverage of mountains life in nineteen sixties and a good mix of mystery. excellent performance too.

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