Novel set in the context of the changing Indian IIT world, funy, but also insightful concerning Indian culture and modernization. excellent reviews. soon to be made into a major movie
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Chetan Bhagat is the auhtor of 3 blockbuster novels, Five point someone [2004], One night at the call centre [2005], and The mistake of my life [2008]. All three books have remained best sellers, and have inspired major Bollywood films. The New york Times called the author the biggest selling English language novelist in India's history.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By RS
Format:Paperback
I picked up this book while in India and quickly realized that I couldn't put it down. It is the story of three friends who are at IIT Delhi...who are all below average (five point something on a 10-pt GPA scale). They quickly bond after getting hazed (called ragging) and embark on a series of adventures involving life around Delhi, girls, and how to beat the IIT system before it beats them. A great read even if you didn't go to IIT Delhi!
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My first reservation when I picked up this book was whether the story and characters would be true to life on an IIT campus. My second reservation (having read a random page from the book) was whether I would be able to remain patient through the casual and colloquial writing style. The book well exceeded my expectations on both fronts. The characterization and writing style turned out to be strengths of the book.
What happens when you put together hundreds of completely different people who only have one thing in common - they have all mindlessly and goallessly topped their way through school to now live together away from their controlled environment for the first time. The sudden realization of mediocrity and the sudden freedom to choose how to live ones life brings out the best and worst in people. Reminiscing about life at IIT is most often about those stories about the bests and worsts of those people. This is one such story.
It is hard to guess if non-IITians would enjoy this book. Though, I can certainly say that all IIT undergrads who lived on campus would find it a thoroughly enjoyable read. The book is a shockingly honest narrative written by a guy with a unique sense of humor that I have come to associate with fellow IITians - cynical, crass, insensitive, asocial, lateral, imaginative, visual. Quick read. Funny plot. Very nostalgic. Can't wait to see the movie!
What happens when you put together hundreds of completely different people who only have one thing in common - they have all mindlessly and goallessly topped their way through school to now live together away from their controlled environment for the first time. The sudden realization of mediocrity and the sudden freedom to choose how to live ones life brings out the best and worst in people. Reminiscing about life at IIT is most often about those stories about the bests and worsts of those people. This is one such story.
It is hard to guess if non-IITians would enjoy this book. Though, I can certainly say that all IIT undergrads who lived on campus would find it a thoroughly enjoyable read. The book is a shockingly honest narrative written by a guy with a unique sense of humor that I have come to associate with fellow IITians - cynical, crass, insensitive, asocial, lateral, imaginative, visual. Quick read. Funny plot. Very nostalgic. Can't wait to see the movie!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Vinoth
Format:Paperback
I started this novel in an evening after my work and just couldn't stop it until I completed! I like Chetan Bhagat's narration style...It was very fast paced, very simple-funny-down-to-earth conversations and the story was interesting...I had a very good time reading it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
You know people in this book!
If you have been part of a high-tech business in or with operations in India, you know people in this book. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Bill Ahlstrom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply great!
There is not one thing not to love. The book takes you to a whole new world. Although I myself am an engineer, it seemed like a new experience for me to be in the lives of the 3... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mayuresh
5.0 out of 5 stars
No need to think a single time before you buy
From start to finish, it is so wonderful that I can read again and again to live my college days again.
Published 10 months ago by Abhishek Shah
2.0 out of 5 stars
A book - if you have nothing else to read
This was my first Chetan Bhagat book. I was intrigued as to what makes him such a best selling author in India, particularly amongst the young. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Raghu Nathan
1.0 out of 5 stars
From an eight point someone
It is amusing to see one set of reviews for the paperback version (2010 version of this book) clearly (and correctly) point out the flaws and hammer the book, and to then run into... Read more
Published 17 months ago by birdyedwards
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review in 5 lines
Good - Very well written.
Good - Really funny.
Good - Big prints...easy to read.
Bad - No kindle version.
Bad - Cheap paper quality.
Good - Really funny.
Good - Big prints...easy to read.
Bad - No kindle version.
Bad - Cheap paper quality.
Published on December 29, 2010 by Mehul Mehta
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved it!!!
bought the book online after reading some great reviews!!! the book was very funny..loved it!!
Published on October 2, 2010 by dimple
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun - authentic
I graduated from IIT Madras in 1988. Reading Chetan's book brought back memories. The parallels I can draw from my experience studying B. Read more
Published on April 29, 2010 by Satish Reddy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun guaranteed..!!
I couldn't put this book down. It was fresh, addictive, unpretentious, and hilarious at times.
However, the foul language generously used is not everyone's cup of... Read more
However, the foul language generously used is not everyone's cup of... Read more
Published on March 7, 2010 by Jaydeep Roy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Crosses the line and treads into 'filthy language' terrain
A massive overdose of filthy language. It was a story with great possibilities, but suffers from poor choice of language and immature storytelling that resembles an average indian... Read more
Published on January 17, 2010 by A. Venugopal
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