Book Review: The Adventures of the JP family

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If you are bored of the daily routine and are looking for some amusement or light hearted entertainment, then you must pay a visit to the JP family!

I bet the meeting with the JP family will not spare you from laughing your heart out. Here, you will be welcomed with a tray full of giggles, chuckles, wit, humour and some melodrama. So, are you ready to have some serious fun? Then, let’s knock at the door of the JP family without any further delay and let’s unwrap the overloaded bag of mind blowing adventures, which will tickle you even in your dreams!

Book Name: The Adventures of the JP family 

Author: Radhika Acharya 

Publisher: Blogchatter

Genre: Anthology, Humour 

Pages: 62

Book Blurb:

This book is one of the best collection of short stories which revolves in and around the life of the JP family and their day-to-day fun-filled adventures, which will make you roll on the ground at most of the times.

JP family is a typical middle class Indian family of four members, bounded by their traditional values but at the same time trying to keep pace with the fast changing technical/modern world. The family is originally from Udupi, located in South India. One can feel the touch of South in more than one instances. JP Uncle is an affable family man who is a humble and a responsible husband as well as caring father of two sons; Raghu and Raju. The Aunt is a super woman who loves her family and her home a lot. You can find the Aunt always on a mission whether it’s preparing for the exams of the kids or trying out different dishes or experimenting with new gadgets. And it always ends up in a burst of laughter. The two kids are always ready to add some fun to the game. Overall, a go happy family who enjoys the little moments of life, make the ordinary situations extraordinary and always look forward to add some spice to their otherwise boring life. 

The author has beautifully captured and narrated each and every scene in acute detail. The life of the JP family is a perfect blend of experiments and adventures sprinkled with a container full of humour! One can easily relate to the characters and feel at times that it’s exactly like me or my next door neighbour. One can’t miss the smell of familiarity spread in the air! So, go and download this amazing book and take a dive into the pool of humour!

About the Author:

Radhika Acharya has been writing since her college days and has won a couple of prizes in Inter-Collegiate writing contests. She has also written short humorous articles for the Navhind Times in Goa and for Khaleej Times Dubai. Her ability to see wit and humour in the ordinary people and everyday happenings around her in India is commendable. 

Learn more about the author in her humour blog at  RadhikasDiaries

Writing style of Author:

The author has a simple, candid and narrative style of writing. She captures the day-to-day incidents of an ordinary household in a very relatable way. Her writings reflects her capability of presenting humour in a very natural and desirable way, which will definitely have an everlasting impact on your laughing bones. 

Pros:

The book cover is designed in a simple way reflecting the simplicity and authenticity of the characters in it.

All the characters are adorable, amiable and most important relatable. 

The author has captured the life of a middle class family in an absolutely fabulous way. 

The narration of the stories is catchy and free flowing and the tid bits of humour is enough to make your day. 

Short stories which would take just few minutes to read but will leave you with a giant belly laugh. 

Feedback:

Kudos to the author for coming up with such a great humorous book compiled in the form of short stories. The only thing which I would like to point, is to provide the flexibility to move on to any of the stories mentioned on the Contents page as per the wish of a reader, which would be of great help. And I would love to add more of such stories to my library. So, please come up with more such adventurous and fun filled witty series. 

Book Link:

The Adventures of the JP family 

I would like to recommend this book to all who need a good time of laugh.

Disclaimer:

This book has been reviewed as a part of  Blogchatter Book Review Program’.

Rashmi Jain

Hi, I'm Rashmi. I'm here to experiment, explore, experience and express life and would like my readers to embark on this journey of Words along with me. Let's believe in the magic of Words.

This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. Amit

    Brilliant !!

  2. soniadogra

    I love Radhikas humour too. You have done such a lovely and well deserved book review Rashmi!

    1. Rashmi

      Thank you so much Sonia! No doubt, she has done a wonderful job!

  3. The Analyst

    I wish, I could review the books as good as you, with such a beautiful narrative and choosing the right words. I would surely read this book. Thanks for your recommendation.

    1. Rashmi

      Thanks for your appreciation! And I’m sure you would love reading it!

  4. Radhika Acharya

    Rashmi, What a warm and loving review! Just like my JP family!!
    Thank you so much. I’m so happy to note that you’ve grasped the fine and subtle details of my book so well:)

    1. Rashmi

      Pleasure is all mine dear and I’m glad that I came across it!

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