O.P. Sharma
“The Decision Height ” authored by Vibhu Kaul, a flying officer has 21 interesting and inspiring short stories. These stories give ample glimpses of some very critical aspects of life of few prominent political figures, places and matters connected with Jammu and Kashmir and across the country as keenly observed by Mr. Kaul during his over 38 years of Airlines service. He has also penned his vast experiences on aviation matters. The 246-page book makes exciting and absorbing reading that one wants to finish it in one go.
Well-Woven Stories
A distinguish feature is that writer of this interesting, instructive and informative book Capt. Vibhu Kaul now settled down in Jammu has main themes and contexts based on his long career in the aviation sector. His short stories well-woven and finely written with vivid narration impart some meaningful lessons. The stories have a measure of sustained interest and the language is at once simple, stylish and direct flowing like the river Tawi.
Exploring Local Talent
The Yak Publishing Channel (YPC), a leading publishing house of Jammu has brought out this fine book of short stories. This publishing house has put out many titles on the variety of subjects, some related to Jammu and Kashmir as well. Rajiv Gupta, Managing director, YBC has been rightly encouraging the local budding talented authors. This title is a glaring example of it.
Book with a Message
The fascinating stories included in this book are: The Decision Height, The Price Tag, The Spirit of Jammu, The Legacy, Mathura Dairy, The Gift, The Tainted Progeny, The Tropic of Capricorn, The Discordant Flowers, The Story of Flt. Lt. Maya Das, Kenzi-Khos-a Kashmiri Tale, An Illusion, An Extraordinary Encounter and few others totaling 21 in all .
Since, the writer is a retired Airline Pilot having a good pen, he has mostly used aviation terminology in many of the stories, so for the convenience of the readership a glossary of 55 aviation words have been given at the very end of the book. This is a rare act but very meaningful and useful speaking good of the author Capt. Vibhu Kaul.
Literary Value
The book adequately deals with the subject matter. The author informs about the relationship between the popular art and the science, religion and day to day life.
The printing and overall production of the book is of good quality. The literary merit will make it worth reading material for readership. Capt.Vibhu Kaul has dedicated his book to the accession of Jammu and Kashmir with world’s largest democracy on October 26-27, 1947. It is expected that “The Decision Height” will be certainly read by largest number of people and also adorn it in their book shelves.
(Starline Syndicate Service)
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