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2.9 AVERAGE
2.9 AVERAGE
I have read many Chetan Bhagats books but Five point someone, is something I can read more times.
The readability in this book is excellent. One can easily read and understand as it is written in simple language.
The readability in this book is excellent. One can easily read and understand as it is written in simple language.
Now that I've read three of CB's books, I can say all of his books have the same writing style, which is to say this read much like the essays that a 12 year-old would write to get out of writing a proper essay. I am still not sure what the moral (not that it is necessary for all novels to have one. A purpose, then?) of the story was.
After doing a bit of background reading, I discovered that the movie "3 Idiots" is based on this book, and that CB claimed that it is actually 70% of the movie. Having watched the movie, and loved it, I disagree vehemently. The plot of the movie was completely different from that of the book. All the movie has borrowed, imho, is the setting and the number of main characters.
So, if CB claims that the movie was 70% based on the book, I am forced to conclude that CB did not manage to write what was in his head. Because the movie spoke clearly about how the education system messes with individuality and personality of the students; the book, however, read like the diary of a student who was too high to notice what he wrote.
After doing a bit of background reading, I discovered that the movie "3 Idiots" is based on this book, and that CB claimed that it is actually 70% of the movie. Having watched the movie, and loved it, I disagree vehemently. The plot of the movie was completely different from that of the book. All the movie has borrowed, imho, is the setting and the number of main characters.
So, if CB claims that the movie was 70% based on the book, I am forced to conclude that CB did not manage to write what was in his head. Because the movie spoke clearly about how the education system messes with individuality and personality of the students; the book, however, read like the diary of a student who was too high to notice what he wrote.
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
First book I have read by someone who is acclaimed as a leading modern writer of the Indian Subcontinent. I dive into books without reading the synopsis, so maybe it's my fault that I had to read this trash. Three guys: one rich, one middle class and one poor are supposed to friends but as you dive through it, it is clear you are going to regret having these kind of people around you. The end is obscure and the author finishes the book by saying that this book is about IIT and not life of these people which seems like an excuse and gives an idea that even the author was not sure about the story and was just dictating what he heard somewhere. The boys are the representatives of crude and patriarchal mentality. Casting aside the protagonist Hari's misogyny. There are othere problems too. Hari and Ryan continuously make fun of Alok's poverty and emotions. Ryan is like those "alpha" guys who think showing emotions will make you less of a man though his carefree attitude is likeable. Alok is the only character who is normal but the author makes sure to cast him in bad light. The questions raised about the education system are worth thinking about and maybe are the best thing about the book. I would not even recommend this to my enemies.