More Spooky Stories/Tanushree And Ajoy Podder

After a lengthy absence, Uday Sengupta returns with one of the best kids books to see his uncle's massive mansion. Uday goes through the thick vegetation to the bungalow when the electricity goes out. Uday is hailed by the old retainer and invited to join his uncle and other relatives for a reunion dinner.

The group of twelve is feeling particularly rowdy today. They share stories of their paranormal encounters with everyone to keep the party lively. As Uday joins them, they begin recounting their stories one by one. More ominous, disturbing, spine chilling, and eerie, "More Spooky Stories" for the children book is the sequel to the best-selling "Spooky Stories" and an even scarier read than its predecessor.

In-Depth Information About the Story

This novel is a sequel to Tanushree Podder's 2021 young adult novel Spooky Stories, which features the supernatural's return. Classic mise-en-scène is used in this sequel-of-sorts that is also aimed at adults.

Uday Sengupta finally gets around to seeing his uncle Keshav Roy in India after many years of living in the United States. The cabbie leaves him on the side of the deserted highway. Sengupta arrives at the rundown home of his uncle on a moonless night. There is no power because of the rain. Candlelight fills the dining room where the uncle and his guests share tales. Haunted tales, of course. In these stories, the dead are out for blood, exacting vengeance on those who offended them somehow. The legends also suggest that your previous mistakes would always come up with you in the form of good ol' nemesis. The wicked doll, a staple of horror films, makes an appearance in the novel, and although the story follows a familiar formula, it is nevertheless effective in evoking a shiver. The concept of reincarnation, a staple of traditional Indian religion, is also mentioned.

The ghost in one of the fascinating stories, "Too Late for Regrets," is...unusual. In this case, feelings of loyalty and devotion drive the ghost's behavior, shedding light on the way humans may have tunnel vision and miss the obvious regarding the value of something right in front of their noses.

All of the tales have an easygoing charm to them. None of them are incredibly terrifying since their outcomes are predictable. Nonetheless, the plot itself is compelling enough to keep the reader interested despite this.

Illustrations by Sucharita Sengupta Suri capture the essence of each narrative. The book benefits from two main areas of strength. One, there is a wide variety of ghosts, and they are not all bad; some even exhibit distinctly human characteristics. The tales get some welcome variation thanks to the inclusion of both hungry and kind ghosts.

They also have humor, nostalgia, whimsy, and even traditional creepiness. The tales are also set in various locations, which is another distinctive feature. Whether it's the Island of Dolls in Mexico, the airport in Bengaluru, or a tea plantation, these unique settings enrich the tales.

The narrative of Uday Sengupta ends this story book with a nuanced message: you must make an effort to remain in contact with and see your close and dear ones regularly, no matter how far apart you may be. Without making an effort, connections may evaporate like vapor.

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