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_askthebookbug's review against another edition
2.0
Adulting.
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It's right when they say don't judge a book by its cover. This book for example, has a very interesting cover but what's inside is not something that I expected. I finished this book in a single sitting and more often than not felt like abandoning it. But I hoped against hope that there might be something at the very end that might make me change my mind about the book. But it failed miserably. I do not enjoy writing bad reviews but I have no choice.
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Adulting has been written keeping the lives of young adults in mind. The entire story revolves around the ones working in the publishing industry. The book is narrated from the perspectives of three protagonists, Tejas, Ruhi and Aisha. Tejas gets his debut book published through Ruhi's publishing house. After spending much of their time together, they eventually end up in a relationship. Aisha is a popular social media manager who has her own thriving blog. She is then hired by Ruhi to enhance the sales and support new authors. What starts off a decent read, begins to drag terribly.
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Tejas is stuck in a rut and finds it difficult to write another novel as per his contact. He also begins to doubt his relationship with Ruhi as he finds himself being attracted to Aisha. He breaks up with Ruhi and starts dating Aisha immediately. Ruhi is heartbroken by this discovery and hatches a plan to teach Aisha a lesson. She manages to get Aisha fired soon after. Aisha on the other hand starts putting on weight and gets addicted to junk all the while struggling with the hate comments popping up on her blog. She begins to have confidence and body issues which takes a toll on her relationship with Tejas.
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What follows next is the strangest love triangle between the three. Tejas keeps shuffling between Ruhi and Aisha only to realise that he's better off focusing on himself. The story does not lead anywhere. The characters are built in a very haphazard manner. There was not a single incident that I liked reading. The title and the story is not related in any sense. I was left utterly disappointed as I finished reading the last page. The entire story seemed very immature, something that a teenager would write.
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1.5/5.
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It's right when they say don't judge a book by its cover. This book for example, has a very interesting cover but what's inside is not something that I expected. I finished this book in a single sitting and more often than not felt like abandoning it. But I hoped against hope that there might be something at the very end that might make me change my mind about the book. But it failed miserably. I do not enjoy writing bad reviews but I have no choice.
~
Adulting has been written keeping the lives of young adults in mind. The entire story revolves around the ones working in the publishing industry. The book is narrated from the perspectives of three protagonists, Tejas, Ruhi and Aisha. Tejas gets his debut book published through Ruhi's publishing house. After spending much of their time together, they eventually end up in a relationship. Aisha is a popular social media manager who has her own thriving blog. She is then hired by Ruhi to enhance the sales and support new authors. What starts off a decent read, begins to drag terribly.
~
Tejas is stuck in a rut and finds it difficult to write another novel as per his contact. He also begins to doubt his relationship with Ruhi as he finds himself being attracted to Aisha. He breaks up with Ruhi and starts dating Aisha immediately. Ruhi is heartbroken by this discovery and hatches a plan to teach Aisha a lesson. She manages to get Aisha fired soon after. Aisha on the other hand starts putting on weight and gets addicted to junk all the while struggling with the hate comments popping up on her blog. She begins to have confidence and body issues which takes a toll on her relationship with Tejas.
~
What follows next is the strangest love triangle between the three. Tejas keeps shuffling between Ruhi and Aisha only to realise that he's better off focusing on himself. The story does not lead anywhere. The characters are built in a very haphazard manner. There was not a single incident that I liked reading. The title and the story is not related in any sense. I was left utterly disappointed as I finished reading the last page. The entire story seemed very immature, something that a teenager would write.
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1.5/5.
wittygirlwithabook55's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book talks about three main characters Ruhi, Aisha and Tejas. Ruhi is the editor of a publishing house,Tejas is a debut author, Aisha is a famous lifestyle blogger hired by Ruhi as a social media manager to promote books and enhance sales. All these characters work together for a Publishing house owned by Ruhi's Mother.
The relationship between Ruhi and her mother is very complicated. Throughout the book Ruhi rants about how her mother doesn't appreciate the hardwork she puts into the publishing house. Ruhi's mother is the owner of the publishing house she makes things tough for her daughter no matter what Ruhi does to win her Mother's heart its never enough she always see's flaws in her work.
Also because of Ruhi's strict mother she has to keep her relationship with Tejas a secret.
Initially, Tejas is being shown as a very driven and aspiring writer and a devoted, understanding, supportive bf.
But just after Aisha starts working for the publishing house both Tejas and Aisha became close to eachother. So a love triangle happens here .
So Tejas broke up with Ruhi and gets in relationship with Aisha.
The writing is marvellous easy to follow and easily understandable.
Themes highlighted in the books are Friendship, betrayal,body positivity,self discovery, love.
Overall a light and one time read .
The relationship between Ruhi and her mother is very complicated. Throughout the book Ruhi rants about how her mother doesn't appreciate the hardwork she puts into the publishing house. Ruhi's mother is the owner of the publishing house she makes things tough for her daughter no matter what Ruhi does to win her Mother's heart its never enough she always see's flaws in her work.
Also because of Ruhi's strict mother she has to keep her relationship with Tejas a secret.
Initially, Tejas is being shown as a very driven and aspiring writer and a devoted, understanding, supportive bf.
But just after Aisha starts working for the publishing house both Tejas and Aisha became close to eachother. So a love triangle happens here .
So Tejas broke up with Ruhi and gets in relationship with Aisha.
The writing is marvellous easy to follow and easily understandable.
Themes highlighted in the books are Friendship, betrayal,body positivity,self discovery, love.
Overall a light and one time read .
pretty_little_bibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Adulting was a pretty quick read and I read it at one go under just a few hours. I have pretty mixed reviews about it though. The plot was okay an had a very realist touch to it which made it a book that is easy to get in touch with and which is believable. The use of other media like to-do lists etc makes it an interesting form.
About the characters – I found them faulty and immature but that is to say, they are also relatable. They are complaining half of the time or playing the blame game but in all that, they are real manifestations of some of our non-finer parts. Aisha is a fashion blogger and the interactions with her audience affect her a lot – whether positive or negative. Psychological problems, as well as eating disorders, are seen through her actions. In her, we see the dangers of addiction to social media – perhaps of what happens when we look to social media for validation.
Ruhi, on the other hand, is a complete contrast. In many ways, we see that she is lacking in the confidence that seems to be bountiful in Aisha. She is still dependent on her mother and this need for validation is what hampers her growth towards her individuality.
Then we also have Tejas who is looking for validation through his works and then through his relationships with Ruhi and Aisha.
What is common to all three of these is that they are all looking for validation in one way or another. There is a sense of discontentment and dissatisfaction among all three which may be a reflection of the lives of all the people today. In that, this novel may well be a physical representation of our modern lives.
I rate this 3.5/5 stars.
About the characters – I found them faulty and immature but that is to say, they are also relatable. They are complaining half of the time or playing the blame game but in all that, they are real manifestations of some of our non-finer parts. Aisha is a fashion blogger and the interactions with her audience affect her a lot – whether positive or negative. Psychological problems, as well as eating disorders, are seen through her actions. In her, we see the dangers of addiction to social media – perhaps of what happens when we look to social media for validation.
Ruhi, on the other hand, is a complete contrast. In many ways, we see that she is lacking in the confidence that seems to be bountiful in Aisha. She is still dependent on her mother and this need for validation is what hampers her growth towards her individuality.
Then we also have Tejas who is looking for validation through his works and then through his relationships with Ruhi and Aisha.
What is common to all three of these is that they are all looking for validation in one way or another. There is a sense of discontentment and dissatisfaction among all three which may be a reflection of the lives of all the people today. In that, this novel may well be a physical representation of our modern lives.
I rate this 3.5/5 stars.
booknerds_cornerrrr's review against another edition
4.0
"Life is a journey of a lifetime. We have to live it, not live in the fear of people who everyone else thinks are beautiful."
As it's clear by the title, the book talks about all the changes and problems one goes through about attaining adulthood. And how the emotions are all over the place, how we have to keep our emotions in control when at situations we just want to break down. We can't cry as one thinks about the others opinion.
As it's clear by the title, the book talks about all the changes and problems one goes through about attaining adulthood. And how the emotions are all over the place, how we have to keep our emotions in control when at situations we just want to break down. We can't cry as one thinks about the others opinion.
nano_talks's review against another edition
5.0
ADULTING by Niharika Gupta
My Rating - 5/5
Niharika - A character that i will never forget.
Full of life, charming, enjoying and witty.
The book is basically a short read, with full of entertainment and humour. I loved the fast lucid writing style, with no major twist and turns. I read this on the weekend and it was perfect. As the title suggest, Adulting, a word that defines the progress of becoming an adult from a teenager.
The book might not relatable to you, but still you will easily catch the essence of the plot. The whole theming of the story around social life is just close to perfect.
Keeping it simple, and yet maintain the classy touch, is what made this book special.
Read this one, to discover more of Niharika.
My Rating - 5/5
Niharika - A character that i will never forget.
Full of life, charming, enjoying and witty.
The book is basically a short read, with full of entertainment and humour. I loved the fast lucid writing style, with no major twist and turns. I read this on the weekend and it was perfect. As the title suggest, Adulting, a word that defines the progress of becoming an adult from a teenager.
The book might not relatable to you, but still you will easily catch the essence of the plot. The whole theming of the story around social life is just close to perfect.
Keeping it simple, and yet maintain the classy touch, is what made this book special.
Read this one, to discover more of Niharika.
agirlwithalotofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
read_click_repeat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
maahi's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Adulting follows the lives of three friends as they grapple with love, friendship, work and of course - adulting!
Ruhi, successfully running Litracy Publishing but desperately craving the validation of the editor-in-chief, who happens to be her mother. Aisha, blogger turned social media manager at Litracy, struggling with body image, confidence and self-love. Tejas, bestselling author, who cannot figure out his next book or his love life.
An interesting mix of characters who are relatable, real and flawed. The writing is simple and easy to follow. The parts about the literature festivals and life at a publishing house were really well written. The plot is a bit predictable in parts but a fun read nonetheless. Especially if you’ve ever wondered how the hell one is supposed to be an adult!
sapphicwarlord's review
funny
relaxing
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
3.0
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Mildly enjoyable, the characters were a pain in the ass though. I know this book is about their development and so their flaws were a main focus, but GODDAMN did these characters have flaws. Especially Tejas. I don't think he underwent any significant development, he's still egotistical and arrogant by the end. As for Aisha, the author could've done more with her body image issues, but i understand that life doesn't allow you to focus on just one thing at a time, and since this book is about just that, she couldn't turn all of her attention to it. And Ruhi, i guess the development for her was supposed to be not letting other people walk over her all the time and exerting some presence of her own, but the way she did it was kind of awful. I mean, I was rooting for her, she was such a girlboss until she wasn't. I can't stand Tejas or Farah. And i still don't know why Tejas and Aisha's relationship was hinted at in the end, because they should both know he's an asshole through and through.
The book overall is enjoyable for a one sit read though.
Mildly enjoyable, the characters were a pain in the ass though. I know this book is about their development and so their flaws were a main focus, but GODDAMN did these characters have flaws. Especially Tejas. I don't think he underwent any significant development, he's still egotistical and arrogant by the end. As for Aisha, the author could've done more with her body image issues, but i understand that life doesn't allow you to focus on just one thing at a time, and since this book is about just that, she couldn't turn all of her attention to it. And Ruhi, i guess the development for her was supposed to be not letting other people walk over her all the time and exerting some presence of her own, but the way she did it was kind of awful. I mean, I was rooting for her, she was such a girlboss until she wasn't. I can't stand Tejas or Farah. And i still don't know why Tejas and Aisha's relationship was hinted at in the end, because they should both know he's an asshole through and through.
The book overall is enjoyable for a one sit read though.
chetanaa_'s review
4.0
Neharika Gupta's debut novel, Adulting is a short, refreshing, light read.
The story revolves around the lives of three young people - Aisha, Ruhi and Tejas. Aisha is a social media manager and a famous lifestyle blogger, who is flirty and flamboyant in nature. Her friend, Ruhi, is very different from her. She works at Litracy Publishing. And, her mother is the editor-in-chief of the publishing house she works at. The third main character, Tejas is a best-selling novelist.
What follows is a story of a love triangle between the three.
And, adulting, at times can be really difficult! I guess all of us will agree upon that.
The plot is mainly centred around these three characters. The book is short and fast-paced. It took me a few hours to complete reading this book. The lives of young-adults is very well portrayed. But the book has certain drawbacks. I was super excited and eager to read this book. The cover looks stunning and the blurb seemed quite interesting. However, it failed to meet my expectations. The plot was quite predictable. The characters could have been better developed. Though I wanted to, but I could not like the characters. They seemed very immature and childish. I agree that being an adult is difficult, but there is so much more to life. The ending was optimistic and I liked the positivity. I also like the setting of this book in the publishing world. It really drew my attention and it was interesting to read about the behind-the-scenes of the publishing industry.
So, for me, this book was neither terrible nor great. It was okay-ish.
Altogether, it was entertaining and a nice light read. If you are looking for some light reads to read and relax, you can pick this book.
My rating: 3.5 out of 5.
The story revolves around the lives of three young people - Aisha, Ruhi and Tejas. Aisha is a social media manager and a famous lifestyle blogger, who is flirty and flamboyant in nature. Her friend, Ruhi, is very different from her. She works at Litracy Publishing. And, her mother is the editor-in-chief of the publishing house she works at. The third main character, Tejas is a best-selling novelist.
What follows is a story of a love triangle between the three.
And, adulting, at times can be really difficult! I guess all of us will agree upon that.
The plot is mainly centred around these three characters. The book is short and fast-paced. It took me a few hours to complete reading this book. The lives of young-adults is very well portrayed. But the book has certain drawbacks. I was super excited and eager to read this book. The cover looks stunning and the blurb seemed quite interesting. However, it failed to meet my expectations. The plot was quite predictable. The characters could have been better developed. Though I wanted to, but I could not like the characters. They seemed very immature and childish. I agree that being an adult is difficult, but there is so much more to life. The ending was optimistic and I liked the positivity. I also like the setting of this book in the publishing world. It really drew my attention and it was interesting to read about the behind-the-scenes of the publishing industry.
So, for me, this book was neither terrible nor great. It was okay-ish.
Altogether, it was entertaining and a nice light read. If you are looking for some light reads to read and relax, you can pick this book.
My rating: 3.5 out of 5.