Being a travel enthusiast, I have always been intrigued by books about traveling and portraying travel experiences. Knowing different places, and people have always been my ecstasy. Hence, when I get a book that is even remotely connected to traveling, I grab it at the first chance. Handle with care by Shreya Sen Handley is one of those books about travel and self-discovery that we would love to gorge on again and again.
The Globetrotter Family
The highlight of the whole scenario is the family that tags along with her. An Indian woman traveling with a British husband and two kids is a sight to enjoy. But with all the perils of being with kids, the author has made it look and sound irresistible with some tinge of a reality check in between. The little banter between Shreya and her husband about their trips with and without kids and the joke that encapsulates her marital life, including her first marriage, is a section of the book that witnesses the author’s finesse in showing and not telling – a style of narration that I have vehemently advocated always.
Quirkiness and travelogues
Quite often travleogues or any books about travel experiences hold a serious tone. But here we are entertained while we are educated. It is a travelogue and memoir in one. We get to travel and know the places sitting at home while see several relatable scenarios giving an impression that we are indeed going places.
At first I thought it is not a book but something else but after reading your review,I feel it is a great read. As there are few books which teaches while reading.
Thanks for sharing this review, I am fond of reading and would like to pick this up on my next visit to crossword.
What a cool and unique combination of travelogue and memoir in one story. Sounds like a fun and light read.
This really sounds interesting, I basically don't read so much travel books but this is intriguing!! I will get the copy to read it full.
Reading travelogue has to be unique experience and when it is presented in a story manner with the fun part then surely it must have been a great read. I have not read travel book for long time, shall consider starting with this one.
Being a travelholic I always love to read travelogues to know the personal experiences of the traveller. I think this book will be an interesting read for me then.
I am not much into travelling books, but my husband enjoys reading such books. I would love to gift him this book. Sounds like an interesting read for him.