The blue umbrella, written by Ruskin Bond, is a book that might seem inconspicuous by the cover, but holds a beautiful story that revolves around a blue umbrella and the umbrella’s owner, a young village girl named Binya.
Ruskin Bond beautifully narrates the story of every member of the picturesque Banikhet village where Binya lives, in context with the dainty blue umbrella, paying close attention to detail. He has also used the weather to enhance the emotions in the story. Not only that, but he has also chosen a setting with natural beauty common to the Himalayan belt. He has provided a clear connection with ancient Indian culture and traditions that have survived to date, and traditions of that region, symbolised by the sacred tiger’s claw commonly used as a lucky charm, which Binya was wearing, which she traded for the costly blue umbrella.
Personally, I would recommend this realistic fiction story to readers of all ages for its timeless appeal. Especially to those who see the beauty in simplicity and love nature as well. This story is both the simplest and most beautiful story I have read to date.
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