Tales of Foster Ganj by Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Ruskin Bond is a striking novel with delightful and unusual characters. Its wit and effortless humor are a compelling and captivating read. The story is set in an imaginary suburb on the outskirts of Missouri, the one made famous by his fabulous stories. Ruskin Bond s graceful skill for story-telling is yet again brought out in this book. He makes simplicity the most desirable and the most beautiful virtue. With a subtle humor, the book unravels the myriad colors and faces of its characters in an unassuming elegance. A must read for Ruskin Bond s fans. Like most of his books talking about hill stations and foothills of the great Himalayas, Tales of Foster Ganj also paints pictures that evoke a spectrum of emotions.