both the book and in reality π
I recently read Chetan Bhagat’s 2 states, frankly I am not a his fan apart from his Five Point Somehow I haven’t really liked any book of his and I think five point someone was also good because it was a refreshing change coming out of India on life in Indian university, but I have read all of them may be because the pricing is so right… 95 bucks doesnt really matter if u dont like the book does it π
So when 2 states was released I picked it up and specially because the plot seems so close to my real life π and I must say this is probably his best book… Its not a literary masterpiece but then I dont think he even attempts to make one…
There is a fresh feel to the book which I think is very important for any writer because the last two of his books almost felt like the previous ones but the freshness is back here…
The humor in the book is brilliant ofcourse he has over done a little at times but probably that is needed to bring the masala in…
Its a topic on which enough movies have been made and enough books written yet Bhagat’s novel’s brings in some novelty to it and the way he has brought out the characteristics of both the communities is just wow!!!
There were so many times when I was laughing out aloud and nodding my head π the loud boisterous punju’s and the always pretending to be intellectual tams π and the climax the last 50 pages of the book… they are the best and frankly that is so rare because most of the time the writer is confused at the climax… ofcourse its the usual marriage boy meets girl but the way its done… if u have ever been to a cross cultural marriage u will know it!!! It could almost recall my wedding when my relatives were complaining what a boring set of people sitting quietly and doing pooja and N’s relative were shocked when all we needed is a DJ and drinks
All in all I think its worth a read specially at Rs. 95….I finished in about 4 hrs flat…
And I am delhi and a all of us having a blast…This was Ojas’s first flight with a single parent infact this is his first trip with single parent… I was scared as hell damn its so difficult to make him sit for 2.5 mins forget about 2.5 hours π but the kingfisher air hostess were darlings and their inflight entertainments Pingu show a boon π the flight was a breeze
One incident that happened on the flight
There was a girl of almost the same age as Ojas and she was crying a lot in the flight, some 2 times Ojas said baby crying and I told him dont worry she will be fine and then he suddenly got down from my lap walked upto the girl and said “What happened baby no cry” and gave her a kiss… π
and did I tell u there is nothing better than ma ke haath ka khaana π
So whats up with u guys?
Hmm….so cute of him, wish I can do that(now) π
As for the book, yes it was funny, but hey! the jokes were too racist …
LOL u guys will always be like that isnt it?
and ya they were but werent they supposed to be π
that was so very cute of ojas…btw, he is starting very eraly nah π
hope you have a great time in delhi..there is nothing better than going back home and chattering away with your family and relatives…:)
oh yes I seem to have given birth to a natural flirt π
oh yes and this time I have come back after a year
I wanted to do my version before reading the book!!
my version as in?
lol!!
I am so going to read this book now!
Couldn’t pick it up over the weekend, will do so as soon as I can!
Nothing IS better than – “ma ke haath ka khaana”! Yes! Yes! I totally agree.
And Oju is soooo… cute! π
Give him a hug from me, will ya?!
Glad to know you are having a blast!
Hugs!
pixie do read it…
and ur hugs are passed π
hehe…I just read the last line about ma ki haath ka khana and immediately commented….
agree – 100% π
OK, now let me go back and read the post.
Been hearing some rave reviews about the book already.
ha ha ha all of us agree to that dont we π
Ha ha ha “Baby No Cry” and a kiss π thats so sweet.
So you could relate to 2 States π I thought so…Btw have u ever/thought of narrating ur story on the blog?
π
my story on the blog… hmmm interesting thought but u know I am not N will like it, let me check with him
Bought the book yesterday..Half way through it. liked it till now π
And ojas is soooooo sweeet π
Enjoy ur vacation
thanks mystery
never mind the book… !!!! not made for me… plus i havent read any of Chetan Bhagat’s work…
the kid went ahead and kissed the girl.. !!!!!!! π π π boy !!!! advantages of being a kid… π π π
and I agree.. nothing as good as Maa ke haath ka khana !!!!! π
ha ha ha do try it once
LOL i am like so sure u would have done it enough times in ur childhood
Awwww….the little darling kid! Bless him! Good Mon, you managed the trip by yourself. Cool!!
As for your book review, I must say, you’ve done a great job of it, and now, I want to get a copy of the book too!
thanks pal i was so scared π
and hey thanks
Ojas is so cute! He was concerned enough to even try and make the little girl feel better π He is growing up to be such a lovely sensitive little boy!
Sounds like you are having the best time in Delhi π Have a blast! Maa ke haath ka khana – always the best!
As for Chetan Bhagat – I somehow never liked his writing – but have read a lot of mixed reviews for this book – makes me want to give it a shot π
I hope this continues smitha…
oh yes and delhi is always fun I am totally enjoying π
even I dont like him as I mentioned in the post… but this one was good
M waiting to get my hands on it π
let me know if u liked it
After watching that movie Hello, I think I’m allergic to CB.
he he I didnt even go near the movie and that book also was bad
so you reccomend it huh? will it pick it up soon then…
and oju is so good with other babies,maybe it’s time u gave him a sibling π
ya i think its worth one read
hey dont u scare me with a sibling thing… i am happy and content with one π
Ojas seems to be very caring π
thanks reema
Hey I wud hv written the exact paragraph the 1st one … I hv read all of them and I feel FPS hs been the best .. π π
Me started on this sday π He hs already convinced his in-laws and am waiting to c hw Ananya is gonna get her MIL with Gobi and Bhindi ha ha ha π
Waiting to get home and finish off the book today π
Loved the Ojuisms π
so i am sure swaram u have already finished it… liked it?
chetan bhagat,eh? i read his five point someone and wondered what the fuss was about… it really was a very average story told in an average way. i am certainly not his fan but for 95 bucks, im willing to read this one!i tell u, he is using his MBA skill to market his books- price is so low that ppl are tempted to buy it! lol
delhi is obviously treating u well. enjoy mummy and mummy’s yummy khaana. π
five point someone was an average story I agree… but it was an indian story brought to masses I guess… u are right he is using his MBA skills but thats ok he is using them somewhere atleast π
Me? I’m looking forward to meet you all. heehee
me too dear me too!!!
have fun woman!! and yayyy to successful single parent trip! i still havent done one! dont think i can!!
and i somehow just cant bring myself to pick up CB after that horrid ONATCC! but sure sounds like s fun book!
and Ojas is a cutie pie!
cheers!
I was so scared too… u know its not as difficult as it sounds (fingers are still crossed for the return though π )
oh yes that was abs horrid
Every review of this book, I felt the same thing – and finally here’s someone who can totally relate to it!!! If entertainment cam be meaningful that what does it matter if isn’t literature?
Good to read a review that liked the book so much…
…if I read it will be just for fun and because I like what the book is trying to convey. We need that in this country. They might make a movie with it! That would be great!
Ojas is a sweetheart!!!
And I agree, nothing like maa ke haath ka khaana π
i agree IHM this is just for fun read
Enjoy the break. I am not a huge fan of Chetan Bhagat! I am actually at a point where I am asking myself: What do I expect out of a book? π
ya actually thats a good question… did u find an answer π
Oju is a cutie pie. Kisshed a girl. Reminded me of the time when 2 year old Peanut went a kissed a boy because he was crying. Advantages of being a kid. π
LOL peanut too… ya I wish I was a kid too π
Smart kid Ojas!!!! I do not like Chetan Bhagat. He is not a challenging writer, and I like to escape into a book. I have read his 5 point, One Night @ Call Centre and Three Mistakes, more because I wanted to know what he was all about. The pricing makes it easy to browse and dismiss doesnt it?
I agree he is surely not a challenging writer but like u said ritu the pricing makes it easier
i could not read more then 15 pages of five point someone…may be those who stayed at hostel could relate more and enjoy…may be i should try one more book written by him..
try this one sunder and let me know if u liked it
me too likd this book of chetan bhagat !!
and ofcourse price is also too small that you wont regret even if book is not good.
Ojas is so sweet kiddo π
exactly my point rashmi π
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I luvveeed the book & have been insisting my hubby to read it too. Ours was a relatively less controversial wedding but some parts were similar to the book. Had a great time reading it