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A Nation of Idiots by Daksh Tyagi
5.0
| 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