2 states

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Most people in India are familiar with this(2 states) book by Chetan Bhagat. It is not one of those mushy love stories. Its more like a portal into the mind of the author. At first i thought of it as a joy ride but soon i learned that it is not so. It is a bumpy ride.But I must appreciate the author for his honesty let it be about his pre marital sex(with all respect only appreciating him) or about his sudden mild drift in choice of bride(the dolly part). But Chetan has done one mistake we all to he has a larger than life self image. I do not blame him any person who graduated from blue blooded institutions like IIT and IIM generally does. They consider it to be their birth right sorry degree right. Its not wrong its only the Chetan Bagath is too loud about it. The worst part of the book is the obvious racialism. Being a Tamilian it hurts. Not only Punjab's even Tamil's look good, are rich and are fun loving.

Sadly this again is a stereo typical north Indian view of the south. The most hurting comment was about the skin color of the Tamilians. For God's sake does he not think beyond skin sex and a plush investment banker job. I must credit him for his utter frankness especially when he speaks about his first day at job and such tender topics. All the I have to say that Mr.Bagath has found his formula to success simple yet human story sprinkled with a bit of romance and sex.This might be this real story but he could have been more poetic about it.I felt like i was reading right out of his diary. I had great expectations but all shattered.

Bottomline:Best part of the novel is the price its only 95rs so you don't have to repent paying for such a bad book!

P.S.:READ THE BOOK IN YOUR OWN RISK!

Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 15, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    i like,i like!!(even though i havent completed the book):D

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  2. MadhumithaDecember 16, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Finish it only for the pleasure of triumphantly completing it as it will bear a testimony to your patience of tolerance

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