Book review of Novel Shala -
For a long time writing for teenagers did not come into existence in Marathi Literature .There were stereotypes in Marathi writers about the kids , many intentionally portrayed kids character as obedient , hardworking ,scholar tamhankar's character gotya was one of them.In this backdrop novels like shala really bringing reality into Marathi novel.
The story of a novel revolves about emotional world of 9th standard kids.In this novel coming of age thing is there , how social perspective , psychological perspective of a newly teen boy changes is beautifully shown. Characterization goes well with the story in joshya's group surya is shown as rough and tough boy who comes in school just to enjoy least interestd in studies but when it comes to painting or sports he is the master.Joshya's another friend favdya is average student who is good at sport have presence of mind , comes from poor background. Chitrya is smartest kid amongst them and he is closet friend of joshi , both of them often shares secrets to one another.
Story starts with description of protagonist Mukund Joshi's village .He describes his village , his relation with his village , small hill in his village.Later Mukund introduces his friends , Surya, chitre & Favdya,heir beloved adda to their favorite place to gather and have fun before going to school .Story starts when Mukund who has pet names joshya in friends started liking miss .shirodkar , his classmate.He secretly tries to impress her.Story happens during whole year of 9th standard.Joshi secretly keeps eye on his crush shirodkar , keeps updated information about her , join private tuition in which his crush learns.Joshi learns trick to impress a girl from his maternal uncle naru mama who teaches english in local college.Naru mama is love guru who is friend, philosopher, guide to Mukund.Story goes forward and many events occur which shook mukunds world.
For a long time writing for teenagers did not come into existence in Marathi Literature .There were stereotypes in Marathi writers about the kids , many intentionally portrayed kids character as obedient , hardworking ,scholar tamhankar's character gotya was one of them.In this backdrop novels like shala really bringing reality into Marathi novel.
The story of a novel revolves about emotional world of 9th standard kids.In this novel coming of age thing is there , how social perspective , psychological perspective of a newly teen boy changes is beautifully shown. Characterization goes well with the story in joshya's group surya is shown as rough and tough boy who comes in school just to enjoy least interestd in studies but when it comes to painting or sports he is the master.Joshya's another friend favdya is average student who is good at sport have presence of mind , comes from poor background. Chitrya is smartest kid amongst them and he is closet friend of joshi , both of them often shares secrets to one another.
Story starts with description of protagonist Mukund Joshi's village .He describes his village , his relation with his village , small hill in his village.Later Mukund introduces his friends , Surya, chitre & Favdya,heir beloved adda to their favorite place to gather and have fun before going to school .Story starts when Mukund who has pet names joshya in friends started liking miss .shirodkar , his classmate.He secretly tries to impress her.Story happens during whole year of 9th standard.Joshi secretly keeps eye on his crush shirodkar , keeps updated information about her , join private tuition in which his crush learns.Joshi learns trick to impress a girl from his maternal uncle naru mama who teaches english in local college.Naru mama is love guru who is friend, philosopher, guide to Mukund.Story goes forward and many events occur which shook mukunds world.
However the period in which is takes place is 70's during emergency this story takes place.Cultural contexts are used effectively.Author is succeeded in showing every aspect of joshya's character his nostalgia about surrounding , his interpretation of events , handing different persons differently , his desire to get shirodkar , his relation with Naru mama all are covered beautifully.In the end when all his friends leaves him alone in going in 10th standard due to different reasons and he loses contact with his crush , joshya cries and monologues ,'we have our own school in our mind that has no boundary , learning in that school is very very beautiful.'Friends departure from joshi's life and rice fields in the villege which joshi used to like are sold to make chawls are shown to have effect of loss of life , friendship.To experience one on the realistic effort to showcase life in emergency through the eyes of teenage boy and his interpretation , emotions this book is must.
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