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| Book Review | A Nation of Idiots.
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One word. Delightful. It's not often that I get this intense feeling of letting out a laugh while reading but this book did it for me. I can't remember the last time I read something that's refreshing and brutally honest so this book is already a winner in my eyes. The author has done a terrific job in writing his heart out and it's quite visible that he enjoyed doing so. You can almost picture him writting down an instance with a smirk playing on his lips. In spite of being candid and extremely at ease, this book in no sense insults or even hurts anybody's sentiments. And for this reason, Daksh deserves an ovation.
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It's hard to sum up such a brilliant book due to word constraint but I'll try to do my best. The author narrates true incidents along with few examples in trying to put forth his point of how our country / society works. He begins with the drama that demonetisation brought to our country and the way in which people reacted to this sudden change. The long queues in front of banks and ATM, the plight of men who tried their luck in cheating the government but got the taste of their own medicine, all this was hilarious to read. And mind you, quite relatable too. I loved the fact that he tried to touch most of the topics that Indians seem to be obsessed with. Though it's hard to choose which one I liked the best, I'd probably vote for the chapter 'Indian Man' in which he addresses how people blindly follow the words of various Godmen. Considering how inquisitive he was as a kid, I can only imagine the scene unfurling in my mind, all the while trying to choke back giggles.
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It's not easy to pen down a book in which serious issues are addressed with a tinge of humour. Take for example, his chapter on State of Women in which he sees and understands how the roles of men and women are often kept separate even in this century. Or one can even consider the chapter of Homosexuality where he goes to show how families and society feels about sex and LGBTQ. This book is important and I don't say this casually, but with conviction. It's important for young adults and children to question their elders about why they have to follow certain rules without any reason to support their ideas. His take on raising children the right away or addressing even the smallest issues wittily is truly commendable. I finished this book in one sitting and I did not realise how fast time went by. I'd urge you to read this and let me know what you think about it. A book as raw as this deserves the good kind of attention and more often than not, you might find agreeing with points that he manages to present. A breezy read which ticks all the boxes for being worthy and reliable.
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Rating - 4.5/5
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| Book Review | A Nation of Idiots.
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One word. Delightful. It's not often that I get this intense feeling of letting out a laugh while reading but this book did it for me. I can't remember the last time I read something that's refreshing and brutally honest so this book is already a winner in my eyes. The author has done a terrific job in writing his heart out and it's quite visible that he enjoyed doing so. You can almost picture him writting down an instance with a smirk playing on his lips. In spite of being candid and extremely at ease, this book in no sense insults or even hurts anybody's sentiments. And for this reason, Daksh deserves an ovation.
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It's hard to sum up such a brilliant book due to word constraint but I'll try to do my best. The author narrates true incidents along with few examples in trying to put forth his point of how our country / society works. He begins with the drama that demonetisation brought to our country and the way in which people reacted to this sudden change. The long queues in front of banks and ATM, the plight of men who tried their luck in cheating the government but got the taste of their own medicine, all this was hilarious to read. And mind you, quite relatable too. I loved the fact that he tried to touch most of the topics that Indians seem to be obsessed with. Though it's hard to choose which one I liked the best, I'd probably vote for the chapter 'Indian Man' in which he addresses how people blindly follow the words of various Godmen. Considering how inquisitive he was as a kid, I can only imagine the scene unfurling in my mind, all the while trying to choke back giggles.
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It's not easy to pen down a book in which serious issues are addressed with a tinge of humour. Take for example, his chapter on State of Women in which he sees and understands how the roles of men and women are often kept separate even in this century. Or one can even consider the chapter of Homosexuality where he goes to show how families and society feels about sex and LGBTQ. This book is important and I don't say this casually, but with conviction. It's important for young adults and children to question their elders about why they have to follow certain rules without any reason to support their ideas. His take on raising children the right away or addressing even the smallest issues wittily is truly commendable. I finished this book in one sitting and I did not realise how fast time went by. I'd urge you to read this and let me know what you think about it. A book as raw as this deserves the good kind of attention and more often than not, you might find agreeing with points that he manages to present. A breezy read which ticks all the boxes for being worthy and reliable.
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Rating - 4.5/5
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One word. Delightful. It's not often that I get this intense feeling of letting out a laugh while reading but this book did it for me. I can't remember the last time I read something that's refreshing and brutally honest so this book is already a winner in my eyes. The author has done a terrific job in writing his heart out and it's quite visible that he enjoyed doing so. You can almost picture him writting down an instance with a smirk playing on his lips. In spite of being candid and extremely at ease, this book in no sense insults or even hurts anybody's sentiments. And for this reason, Daksh deserves an ovation.
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It's hard to sum up such a brilliant book due to word constraint but I'll try to do my best. The author narrates true incidents along with few examples in trying to put forth his point of how our country / society works. He begins with the drama that demonetisation brought to our country and the way in which people reacted to this sudden change. The long queues in front of banks and ATM, the plight of men who tried their luck in cheating the government but got the taste of their own medicine, all this was hilarious to read. And mind you, quite relatable too. I loved the fact that he tried to touch most of the topics that Indians seem to be obsessed with. Though it's hard to choose which one I liked the best, I'd probably vote for the chapter 'Indian Man' in which he addresses how people blindly follow the words of various Godmen. Considering how inquisitive he was as a kid, I can only imagine the scene unfurling in my mind, all the while trying to choke back giggles.
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It's not easy to pen down a book in which serious issues are addressed with a tinge of humour. Take for example, his chapter on State of Women in which he sees and understands how the roles of men and women are often kept separate even in this century. Or one can even consider the chapter of Homosexuality where he goes to show how families and society feels about sex and LGBTQ. This book is important and I don't say this casually, but with conviction. It's important for young adults and children to question their elders about why they have to follow certain rules without any reason to support their ideas. His take on raising children the right away or addressing even the smallest issues wittily is truly commendable. I finished this book in one sitting and I did not realise how fast time went by. I'd urge you to read this and let me know what you think about it. A book as raw as this deserves the good kind of attention and more often than not, you might find agreeing with points that he manages to present. A breezy read which ticks all the boxes for being worthy and reliable.
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Rating - 4.5/5
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| Book Review | A Nation of Idiots.
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One word. Delightful. It's not often that I get this intense feeling of letting out a laugh while reading but this book did it for me. I can't remember the last time I read something that's refreshing and brutally honest so this book is already a winner in my eyes. The author has done a terrific job in writing his heart out and it's quite visible that he enjoyed doing so. You can almost picture him writting down an instance with a smirk playing on his lips. In spite of being candid and extremely at ease, this book in no sense insults or even hurts anybody's sentiments. And for this reason, Daksh deserves an ovation.
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It's hard to sum up such a brilliant book due to word constraint but I'll try to do my best. The author narrates true incidents along with few examples in trying to put forth his point of how our country / society works. He begins with the drama that demonetisation brought to our country and the way in which people reacted to this sudden change. The long queues in front of banks and ATM, the plight of men who tried their luck in cheating the government but got the taste of their own medicine, all this was hilarious to read. And mind you, quite relatable too. I loved the fact that he tried to touch most of the topics that Indians seem to be obsessed with. Though it's hard to choose which one I liked the best, I'd probably vote for the chapter 'Indian Man' in which he addresses how people blindly follow the words of various Godmen. Considering how inquisitive he was as a kid, I can only imagine the scene unfurling in my mind, all the while trying to choke back giggles.
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It's not easy to pen down a book in which serious issues are addressed with a tinge of humour. Take for example, his chapter on State of Women in which he sees and understands how the roles of men and women are often kept separate even in this century. Or one can even consider the chapter of Homosexuality where he goes to show how families and society feels about sex and LGBTQ. This book is important and I don't say this casually, but with conviction. It's important for young adults and children to question their elders about why they have to follow certain rules without any reason to support their ideas. His take on raising children the right away or addressing even the smallest issues wittily is truly commendable. I finished this book in one sitting and I did not realise how fast time went by. I'd urge you to read this and let me know what you think about it. A book as raw as this deserves the good kind of attention and more often than not, you might find agreeing with points that he manages to present. A breezy read which ticks all the boxes for being worthy and reliable.
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Rating - 4.5/5
I knew I would like this book which was why i requested for a copy! but had no idea that i would end up absolutely LOVING IT!
It speaks to each of us on what we call tradition, what we call culture, what we call superstition and what we are doing wrong.
It's hard hitting to read how the smallest of our actions such as expecting a bride's family to pay for the entire wedding expenses can go till the extent of female infanticide.
Yes these are things we experience everyday which is beautifully written. It's clear and to the point. Every chapter ends with us agreeing with the writer on a lot of points.
It's a nonfiction book which is of a rare nonpreachy kind. It says it doesn't look to change our attitude, but it does. That's the best kind of non fiction there is
I absolutely recommend this book to every single person looking to read a book that's relatable and that can alter our mindsets for the better.
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I knew I would like this book which was why i requested for a copy! but had no idea that i would end up absolutely LOVING IT!
It speaks to each of us on what we call tradition, what we call culture, what we call superstition and what we are doing wrong.
It's hard hitting to read how the smallest of our actions such as expecting a bride's family to pay for the entire wedding expenses can go till the extent of female infanticide.
Yes these are things we experience everyday which is beautifully written. It's clear and to the point. Every chapter ends with us agreeing with the writer on a lot of points.
It's a nonfiction book which is of a rare nonpreachy kind. It says it doesn't look to change our attitude, but it does. That's the best kind of non fiction there is
I absolutely recommend this book to every single person looking to read a book that's relatable and that can alter our mindsets for the better.
It speaks to each of us on what we call tradition, what we call culture, what we call superstition and what we are doing wrong.
It's hard hitting to read how the smallest of our actions such as expecting a bride's family to pay for the entire wedding expenses can go till the extent of female infanticide.
Yes these are things we experience everyday which is beautifully written. It's clear and to the point. Every chapter ends with us agreeing with the writer on a lot of points.
It's a nonfiction book which is of a rare nonpreachy kind. It says it doesn't look to change our attitude, but it does. That's the best kind of non fiction there is
I absolutely recommend this book to every single person looking to read a book that's relatable and that can alter our mindsets for the better.
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I knew I would like this book which was why i requested for a copy! but had no idea that i would end up absolutely LOVING IT!
It speaks to each of us on what we call tradition, what we call culture, what we call superstition and what we are doing wrong.
It's hard hitting to read how the smallest of our actions such as expecting a bride's family to pay for the entire wedding expenses can go till the extent of female infanticide.
Yes these are things we experience everyday which is beautifully written. It's clear and to the point. Every chapter ends with us agreeing with the writer on a lot of points.
It's a nonfiction book which is of a rare nonpreachy kind. It says it doesn't look to change our attitude, but it does. That's the best kind of non fiction there is
I absolutely recommend this book to every single person looking to read a book that's relatable and that can alter our mindsets for the better.
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
There was one part of the book I sort of did not agree with: when the author was talking about female foeticide, the way he approached the subject seemed pro choice (him being completely against abortions). But that was just a teeny part of the book. Other than that, this book is literal perfection. I will be pushing this down everyone's throats for the rest of my life
'Woke.'Originally this word meant being conscious of racial discrimination in society. With time its meaning evolved and it now includes a broader scope of other forms of prevalent oppression, injustice and social problems. Let's say this book was written by a woke Indian. But what actually makes a person woke?
Two words-"Question Everything". It was something the author's father told him as a kid and I was told by my 6th grade History subject teacher. The power these two words hold is immense. It transforms someone's perception towards everything around him and makes his thinking more rational.
In the first chapter the author questions our collective conscience. He shows how the disaster of demonetisation could have been used for a greater good but a lack of conscience didnot make it happen. A collective conscience is something we badly need to unite against social oppression and upliftment of the downtrodden.
He questions our mindless clinging to absurd traditional norms.
He tells us how traditions and customs get created over time and why they should be done with if they become inhibiting rather than contributing to the growth of oneself or the society at large.
He tells examples of certain events from his life illustrating how being literate is completely different from being educated. In a way he emphasizes on the need of proper education that teaches not just facts and concepts but also how they are relevant in real life. A proper education inculcates a habit of critical thinking too.
My favourite part of the book was where the author made a low-key snide remark towards a currently public listed company while showing the true nature of Indian politics since time immemorial. It was hilarious to read it written like that. He also shows how propaganda is created to influence our emotions and opinions inorder to gain votes, a fact that we should be aware of because it always ends up sidelining our major causes of concern. He talks on many other topics like chauvinism, fanaticism, feminism and LGBTQ, which is not possible for me to cover in a short review.
About three decades ago Nobel Laureate VS Naipaul had finished writing his 'India trilogy'. He was a British of Indian origin who had travelled to India on three pivotal occassions in modern history to observe our nation and to understand what made India as it is. He conducted an extensive psychoanalysis and made sociological observations. This book is a work on similar lines.
Written in simple language, filled with humour, it is unputdownable and a perfectly comprehensive book that all Indians need to read RIGHT NOW to understand what goes into shaping our society and its norms, which also indirectly affects how you think, how you live and drives this country's future towards a particular direction. Underlying the obscuring humor of author is the angst of every concerned citizen. This book is a set of introspective realisations that we Indians need to realise high time.
Two words-"Question Everything". It was something the author's father told him as a kid and I was told by my 6th grade History subject teacher. The power these two words hold is immense. It transforms someone's perception towards everything around him and makes his thinking more rational.
In the first chapter the author questions our collective conscience. He shows how the disaster of demonetisation could have been used for a greater good but a lack of conscience didnot make it happen. A collective conscience is something we badly need to unite against social oppression and upliftment of the downtrodden.
He questions our mindless clinging to absurd traditional norms.
He tells us how traditions and customs get created over time and why they should be done with if they become inhibiting rather than contributing to the growth of oneself or the society at large.
He tells examples of certain events from his life illustrating how being literate is completely different from being educated. In a way he emphasizes on the need of proper education that teaches not just facts and concepts but also how they are relevant in real life. A proper education inculcates a habit of critical thinking too.
My favourite part of the book was where the author made a low-key snide remark towards a currently public listed company while showing the true nature of Indian politics since time immemorial. It was hilarious to read it written like that. He also shows how propaganda is created to influence our emotions and opinions inorder to gain votes, a fact that we should be aware of because it always ends up sidelining our major causes of concern. He talks on many other topics like chauvinism, fanaticism, feminism and LGBTQ, which is not possible for me to cover in a short review.
About three decades ago Nobel Laureate VS Naipaul had finished writing his 'India trilogy'. He was a British of Indian origin who had travelled to India on three pivotal occassions in modern history to observe our nation and to understand what made India as it is. He conducted an extensive psychoanalysis and made sociological observations. This book is a work on similar lines.
Written in simple language, filled with humour, it is unputdownable and a perfectly comprehensive book that all Indians need to read RIGHT NOW to understand what goes into shaping our society and its norms, which also indirectly affects how you think, how you live and drives this country's future towards a particular direction. Underlying the obscuring humor of author is the angst of every concerned citizen. This book is a set of introspective realisations that we Indians need to realise high time.
Are you ever satisfied with the answers you get when you ask a controversial question?
I'm not. Most of the time I find the logic behind the answer is dumber than what prompted me to ask a question in the first place. Any argument beyond this would prove to be utterly pointless. I was a very inquisitive kid. But being rebuked everytime I asked a question led to me growing up into a person who would find the answer himself than ask someone. This might be my case but it wasn't Daksh's.
A Nation of Idiots by Daksh Tyagi could be described as a sum of answers that lead to more questions and finally comprehension. Think back to a time when you questioned everything, from religion to politics. You want to get them answered? Read this book.
The beautiful narration kept me captivated till its last word. Daksh's use of real life incidents and interviews bring out humour and knowledge that are amusing and informative. When I read this book, a million thoughts I had had and shrugged off came rushing back to me and at every turn these 'morsel thoughts' returned stronger than before. After every chapter, I ended up thinking about what I learnt by putting it in my life and analysing it. This book made me think. The analysis gave way to epiphanies and this is when I realised that I'm an idiot too.
I used to be like Daksh but somewhere along the line, I started following certain things blindly and shunning away things that I didn't want to think about and thankfully A Nation of Idiots has changed my perception now. I really urge you to pick up this book. You may find certain things that you were not aware of in the past and maybe even relearn a couple of things.
I'm not. Most of the time I find the logic behind the answer is dumber than what prompted me to ask a question in the first place. Any argument beyond this would prove to be utterly pointless. I was a very inquisitive kid. But being rebuked everytime I asked a question led to me growing up into a person who would find the answer himself than ask someone. This might be my case but it wasn't Daksh's.
A Nation of Idiots by Daksh Tyagi could be described as a sum of answers that lead to more questions and finally comprehension. Think back to a time when you questioned everything, from religion to politics. You want to get them answered? Read this book.
The beautiful narration kept me captivated till its last word. Daksh's use of real life incidents and interviews bring out humour and knowledge that are amusing and informative. When I read this book, a million thoughts I had had and shrugged off came rushing back to me and at every turn these 'morsel thoughts' returned stronger than before. After every chapter, I ended up thinking about what I learnt by putting it in my life and analysing it. This book made me think. The analysis gave way to epiphanies and this is when I realised that I'm an idiot too.
I used to be like Daksh but somewhere along the line, I started following certain things blindly and shunning away things that I didn't want to think about and thankfully A Nation of Idiots has changed my perception now. I really urge you to pick up this book. You may find certain things that you were not aware of in the past and maybe even relearn a couple of things.
If you're like me, and you look for popular non-fiction titles on Reddit or Goodreads, you'll typically skip books like this because they lack the numbers. But if you're an Indian, please do not!
I heard Daksh Tyagi speak on Cyrus Broacha's podcast and that made me want to to get a copy. This is a great book that talks about so about our society, our history and the ways we do things, things we can all relate to. At a time where so many of us feel flustered by the chaos around, this book breaks it down. It reminds you that it's not you who has lost their mind.
It's one of the lightest, nicest, entertaining reads. You ought to read it, and gift it to people who typically would avoid discussion on difficult subjects. Verbal mockery and online conversations are intimidating but reading this book can change minds.
Merged review:
If you're like me, and you look for popular non-fiction titles on Reddit or Goodreads, you'll typically skip books like this because they lack the numbers. But if you're an Indian, please do not!
I heard Daksh Tyagi speak on Cyrus Broacha's podcast and that made me want to to get a copy. This is a great book that talks about so about our society, our history and the ways we do things, things we can all relate to. At a time where so many of us feel flustered by the chaos around, this book breaks it down. It reminds you that it's not you who has lost their mind.
It's one of the lightest, nicest, entertaining reads. You ought to read it, and gift it to people who typically would avoid discussion on difficult subjects. Verbal mockery and online conversations are intimidating but reading this book can change minds.
I heard Daksh Tyagi speak on Cyrus Broacha's podcast and that made me want to to get a copy. This is a great book that talks about so about our society, our history and the ways we do things, things we can all relate to. At a time where so many of us feel flustered by the chaos around, this book breaks it down. It reminds you that it's not you who has lost their mind.
It's one of the lightest, nicest, entertaining reads. You ought to read it, and gift it to people who typically would avoid discussion on difficult subjects. Verbal mockery and online conversations are intimidating but reading this book can change minds.
Merged review:
If you're like me, and you look for popular non-fiction titles on Reddit or Goodreads, you'll typically skip books like this because they lack the numbers. But if you're an Indian, please do not!
I heard Daksh Tyagi speak on Cyrus Broacha's podcast and that made me want to to get a copy. This is a great book that talks about so about our society, our history and the ways we do things, things we can all relate to. At a time where so many of us feel flustered by the chaos around, this book breaks it down. It reminds you that it's not you who has lost their mind.
It's one of the lightest, nicest, entertaining reads. You ought to read it, and gift it to people who typically would avoid discussion on difficult subjects. Verbal mockery and online conversations are intimidating but reading this book can change minds.
If reading the title has left you bewildered and you ponder what exactly is Nation of Idiots? You’re in the right path of questioning that. What is Nation of Idiots? Who are they?
Let me break it done for you.
Daksh quotes “The idea within our country, a collective of heads that influences our lives for the worse. A group that forces on us their logic, their reasons and their way of life. It confuses us, and expects of us, to follow blindly. This collective I call a nation of idiots.”
An idiot maybe around you, at the railway station, restaurants and shopping malls. They maybe among your friends or family. An idiot might be in your bedroom, even if you’re alone. Strange.
The author faced difficulty in opening the first chapter. He hit the right spot by doing it with demonetization. Happened just a few years ago, the wound is still afresh. We are persistently nagging about the pink colour of 2000 rupee note, or the arrival of new 10 and 50 rupees note in the market. But what are we missing on the bigger picture? Have you questioned that?
Author with sheer sarcasm and sharpness covers all the topic, we Indians detonate in public. Cold war between India and Pakistan, dowry system, rape, sexuality, politics and religion prevailing in our society, are talked about in a span of just 200 pages. My favorite chapters remain State of Women and Sex and Sensibility. The lines after every chapter are an added bonus. The lines make you laugh your head off and you might end up using that in your life.
“2047 will be a big year for us. It will be hundred years of being ripped off by our own.”
We need more authors like Daksh, who aren’t engrossed in a fairy tale love story and actually show reality a mirror. This book is not meant to teach anything, it makes us aware of the country we’re living in. Helps see things clearly, like a pair of spectacles.
Thank you, for sending in the early reader’s copy.
Let me break it done for you.
Daksh quotes “The idea within our country, a collective of heads that influences our lives for the worse. A group that forces on us their logic, their reasons and their way of life. It confuses us, and expects of us, to follow blindly. This collective I call a nation of idiots.”
An idiot maybe around you, at the railway station, restaurants and shopping malls. They maybe among your friends or family. An idiot might be in your bedroom, even if you’re alone. Strange.
The author faced difficulty in opening the first chapter. He hit the right spot by doing it with demonetization. Happened just a few years ago, the wound is still afresh. We are persistently nagging about the pink colour of 2000 rupee note, or the arrival of new 10 and 50 rupees note in the market. But what are we missing on the bigger picture? Have you questioned that?
Author with sheer sarcasm and sharpness covers all the topic, we Indians detonate in public. Cold war between India and Pakistan, dowry system, rape, sexuality, politics and religion prevailing in our society, are talked about in a span of just 200 pages. My favorite chapters remain State of Women and Sex and Sensibility. The lines after every chapter are an added bonus. The lines make you laugh your head off and you might end up using that in your life.
“2047 will be a big year for us. It will be hundred years of being ripped off by our own.”
We need more authors like Daksh, who aren’t engrossed in a fairy tale love story and actually show reality a mirror. This book is not meant to teach anything, it makes us aware of the country we’re living in. Helps see things clearly, like a pair of spectacles.
Thank you, for sending in the early reader’s copy.
| Book Review | A Nation of Idiots.
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One word. Delightful. It's not often that I get this intense feeling of letting out a laugh while reading but this book did it for me. I can't remember the last time I read something that's refreshing and brutally honest so this book is already a winner in my eyes. The author has done a terrific job in writing his heart out and it's quite visible that he enjoyed doing so. You can almost picture him writting down an instance with a smirk playing on his lips. In spite of being candid and extremely at ease, this book in no sense insults or even hurts anybody's sentiments. And for this reason, Daksh deserves an ovation.
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It's hard to sum up such a brilliant book due to word constraint but I'll try to do my best. The author narrates true incidents along with few examples in trying to put forth his point of how our country / society works. He begins with the drama that demonetisation brought to our country and the way in which people reacted to this sudden change. The long queues in front of banks and ATM, the plight of men who tried their luck in cheating the government but got the taste of their own medicine, all this was hilarious to read. And mind you, quite relatable too. I loved the fact that he tried to touch most of the topics that Indians seem to be obsessed with. Though it's hard to choose which one I liked the best, I'd probably vote for the chapter 'Indian Man' in which he addresses how people blindly follow the words of various Godmen. Considering how inquisitive he was as a kid, I can only imagine the scene unfurling in my mind, all the while trying to choke back giggles.
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It's not easy to pen down a book in which serious issues are addressed with a tinge of humour. Take for example, his chapter on State of Women in which he sees and understands how the roles of men and women are often kept separate even in this century. Or one can even consider the chapter of Homosexuality where he goes to show how families and society feels about sex and LGBTQ. This book is important and I don't say this casually, but with conviction. It's important for young adults and children to question their elders about why they have to follow certain rules without any reason to support their ideas. His take on raising children the right away or addressing even the smallest issues wittily is truly commendable. I finished this book in one sitting and I did not realise how fast time went by. I'd urge you to read this and let me know what you think about it. A book as raw as this deserves the good kind of attention and more often than not, you might find agreeing with points that he manages to present. A breezy read which ticks all the boxes for being worthy and reliable.
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Rating - 4.5/5
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One word. Delightful. It's not often that I get this intense feeling of letting out a laugh while reading but this book did it for me. I can't remember the last time I read something that's refreshing and brutally honest so this book is already a winner in my eyes. The author has done a terrific job in writing his heart out and it's quite visible that he enjoyed doing so. You can almost picture him writting down an instance with a smirk playing on his lips. In spite of being candid and extremely at ease, this book in no sense insults or even hurts anybody's sentiments. And for this reason, Daksh deserves an ovation.
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It's hard to sum up such a brilliant book due to word constraint but I'll try to do my best. The author narrates true incidents along with few examples in trying to put forth his point of how our country / society works. He begins with the drama that demonetisation brought to our country and the way in which people reacted to this sudden change. The long queues in front of banks and ATM, the plight of men who tried their luck in cheating the government but got the taste of their own medicine, all this was hilarious to read. And mind you, quite relatable too. I loved the fact that he tried to touch most of the topics that Indians seem to be obsessed with. Though it's hard to choose which one I liked the best, I'd probably vote for the chapter 'Indian Man' in which he addresses how people blindly follow the words of various Godmen. Considering how inquisitive he was as a kid, I can only imagine the scene unfurling in my mind, all the while trying to choke back giggles.
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It's not easy to pen down a book in which serious issues are addressed with a tinge of humour. Take for example, his chapter on State of Women in which he sees and understands how the roles of men and women are often kept separate even in this century. Or one can even consider the chapter of Homosexuality where he goes to show how families and society feels about sex and LGBTQ. This book is important and I don't say this casually, but with conviction. It's important for young adults and children to question their elders about why they have to follow certain rules without any reason to support their ideas. His take on raising children the right away or addressing even the smallest issues wittily is truly commendable. I finished this book in one sitting and I did not realise how fast time went by. I'd urge you to read this and let me know what you think about it. A book as raw as this deserves the good kind of attention and more often than not, you might find agreeing with points that he manages to present. A breezy read which ticks all the boxes for being worthy and reliable.
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Rating - 4.5/5