‘Small Talk and Simple Things’ is a melt-in-the-mouth read that can turn your average weekend into a relaxing, fun one. The stories in the book are highly relatable and smooth for anyone who is looking for a memorable book to read during the weekend.
This book does indeed bring back memories for those who have been through the process of ‘arranged marriages’ with several stories and incidents that touch you at different levels.
For those of you who are unaware of the concept of ‘arranged marriage’ or about to experience the process, the book will introduce you to the concept in a seemingly easy way through narrated experiences of individuals who have been through the process.
What is best about ‘Small Talk and Simple Things’ is how well the stories flow and how the narration walks you in the shoes of different characters while you read each chapter.
Although some may think the topic is a bit controversial, the way each chapter is narrated takes away this controversy while throwing new light on the topic for the readers.
Indeed, with just 12 hand-picked stories the book inspires readers to take a chill-pill towards the process of arranged marriages and can be defined as a short and sweet joy to read.
The author, Meryl Elizabeth Mathew is a logistician by profession and a writer by passion. Her love for creative writing has resulted in several published articles and lead to creative writing classes for kids.
You can order a copy of her first published book, ‘Small Talk and Simple Things’ on Amazon, Notion Press, Flipkart, Google Play, Kobo and Ibooks.