Teesra Dost by Vinod Kumar Shukla is a delightful offering by Ektara Publications. Going by the number of words and pages, one might think of it as a short story. But as you get into the story and especially if you have read Vinod Kumar Shukla before and know his writing style, this perception changes. The insightful use of everyday language takes you into the depths of the realm of friendship; the story expands into a much bigger one than what meets the eye.
The title Teesra Dost makes you curious about the third friend when in the beginning you are introduced to two. However, the author’s skill and style give the reader a chance to roam the wider world through his writing.