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2.99 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Close to my heart ❤️
Nostalgic read just because I like the film because I connect with the marriage from two different communities and the beauty and pain of doing that.
The colorism was really problematic for me and by extension the anti-Blackness as Tamilian folks are negatively described as "black."
The colorism was really problematic for me and by extension the anti-Blackness as Tamilian folks are negatively described as "black."
The storytelling could been done better, but the way Asian parents and Asian culture suppress the next generation is extremely relatable. As the author concluded, maybe one day when we are parents, we will understand why we are treated this way.
The only CB book I would recommend to a beginner. It is stereotyped but in a decent way. The MC Krish is funny and it is narrated from his perspective, that why you can enjoy the read.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
While I have known of Chetan Bhagat for a long time, I never thought of actually picking up some of his books. 2 states, as most people know, has been brilliantly adapted by Bollywood. The special thing about this book is that it is supposed to be based on Chetan's actual life. I loved the movie and picked up this book long after at a discount stall from KIBF 2015.
I actually liked reading the author's writing. He has a witty and humorous take on life's everyday situations (the story of 4 "Mohits...I think that was the name" sitting next to Krish in class according to alphabetical order really cracked me up. I myself have sat next to 4 people named Anum or Sana during college, at times).
The book also helped clear up some things that I never quite got the hang of after watching the movie. Like I was never sure about the Psychiatrist scene in the movie, but it is very clear in the book.
While judging the reality dancing show, Nach Baliye, Chetan said that. Maybe we'll know someday...
P.S.: While I liked the book all right, I guess one extra star is for the brilliant movie; I don't think I want to read more of his work. But then, maybe I'll pick up the book that the movie "3 Idiots" has been adapted from...
I actually liked reading the author's writing. He has a witty and humorous take on life's everyday situations (the story of 4 "Mohits...I think that was the name" sitting next to Krish in class according to alphabetical order really cracked me up. I myself have sat next to 4 people named Anum or Sana during college, at times).
The book also helped clear up some things that I never quite got the hang of after watching the movie. Like I was never sure about the Psychiatrist scene in the movie, but it is very clear in the book.
While judging the reality dancing show, Nach Baliye, Chetan said that
Spoiler
his father never made to his wedding in real life. His admission really makes me curious as we have a happy ending only due to Krish's father intervention. Does he mean that he never went to Chennai and the two got together in some other way? Or does he mean that while he traveled to Chennai to fix their wedding, he still refused to attend his son's wedding?P.S.: While I liked the book all right, I guess one extra star is for the brilliant movie; I don't think I want to read more of his work. But then, maybe I'll pick up the book that the movie "3 Idiots" has been adapted from...
It's chokeful of stereotypes and other negative attitudes and ofcourse u have some guruji giving some vague advice. I wouldn't recommend it but compared to his other books , I actually managed to finish this one .
The amount of internalized racism??? Like I know some characters are supposed to be bad but were characters based on typical stereotypes necessary?? I think not.