Puttakappulu By Parinaz Jokhi
Puttakappulu
By Parinaz Jokh
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My Rating 4.5/5
Synopsis
Where lazy days drift by with the sea breeze, hopscotch grids and loose tiles tell their tales, and the fluttering pages of a book dance to the rhythm of a sweet bell welcoming smiling customers. Welcome to Puttakappulu, where Raman Pillai and his cozy bookshop by the sea weave lives together, much like the stories resting on its shelves.
My Thoughts
In *Puttakappulu*, Parinaz Jokhi invites us into a world where the ordinary becomes quietly magical — a seaside town where time slows, stories breathe, and lives gently interlace beneath the scent of salt and old pages.
At the heart of this gentle tale is **Raman Pillai**, the soft-spoken guardian of a humble bookshop nestled by the sea. His shop, with its creaky tiles, hopscotch-marked floors, and a bell that sings like a welcome song, isn’t just a setting — it’s a living character. Within its walls, the boundaries between fiction and real life blur, as stories leap off the shelves to touch those who wander in.
Jokhi’s writing is evocative, brimming with sensory detail and nostalgic charm. She crafts *Puttakappulu* like a delicate tapestry — each chapter a thread that binds together a community of dreamers, wanderers, and quiet seekers. Her prose is tender and observant, honoring small moments: the brush of wind through an open window, the warmth of shared silence, the quiet solidarity of readers.
But what sets *Puttakappulu* apart is not plot twists or drama — it’s atmosphere. Like a Miyazaki film in book form, it offers a meditative space to dwell in. Readers who appreciate storytelling that is more about **place, feeling, and emotional texture** than fast-paced action will find themselves deeply moved.
**Final Thoughts**
*Puttakappulu* is a gentle, lyrical celebration of community, books, and the spaces in between — those unspoken connections formed through shared stories and quiet presence. Parinaz Jokhi reminds us that some of the most profound tales are told not with noise, but with whispers, sea breezes, and the rustle of a turning pages.
Recommended for: Lovers of cozy, literary fiction, fans of books like *The Little Paris Bookshop* or *The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry*, and anyone who believes in the quiet magic of books.
Highly Recommended!
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