Anushka Pandey

The movie was poorly cast according to the book, like i did NOT imagine Arjun Kapoor as Krish and Alia Bhatt as Ananya. Talking about the book, the story is good, and states the struggle of an inter state marriage. I don't know what Punjabis are like but honestly, I did NOT like the approach of Krish's mother being unnecessarily rude to Ananya. The scene where Ananya saves the wedding is very powerful, and according to me it is the highlight of the entire story. The scene where Krish relives his rift with the father is also quite visual. I feel there should have been a chapter on how Krish and his father reconciled, because there wasn't any interaction between them in the entire story, but suddenly his father participating in the whole wedding sequence was a little over the top. Taking about the storyline, the whole concept of being an indian first is really appealing, and connects instantly. Again the characters are not well built, If we leave the character of Krish only, like I did not understand why Ananya was not as much serious towards them like Krish was, and only nudged Krish to get her parents along in any way but gets angry when Krish tries to tell Ananya the tactics of impressing HIS mother. Going to the past and then coming back to the present and going on is quite good, but the opening of the story is kinda weak. Overall, this book is worth a read and an entertainer. Go for it.

This book is something out of this world. i had been wanting to read this since 2018 but kept putting it down. Finally i picked the book up in 2020 and boy was i amazed. Khalid Hosseini's style of writing is so realistic and a visual treat. With this book he takes you on a journey which is emotionally draining. I literally cried my eyes out while reading this. I was intrigued by how the author merged the lives of Mariam and Laila so beautifully that not even one question is raised. This book is a roller coaster throughout, having intensity, deep violence,heartbreak and the ending fills you with satisfaction and a little bit of sad joy. Khalid Hosseini is an ultimate genius. OH YEAH, i forgot to mention the plot twists, I was shocked and ultimately happy with the plot twist that came up eventually. I am so tempted to give spoilers here lol, but I won't. I didn't even expect what this book had in a plot twist. If i were to describe this masterpiece in a single sentence, I'd say "A Thousand Splendid Suns is a story of two different girls, but when their lives entwine they leave you pondering over a question you can't even put in words." That's it. Go read the book now.

One thing positive about this book was that CB did not involve himself in the story. Safe to say I got interested from the very first page. I am not really into murder and detective type books as I find them too confusing IDK why. I have read a few Agatha Christie works and have read the Cormoran Strike series, and i kinda found the plot too similar to "The Cuckoo's Calling". Girl dead, presumed suicide, eye on the wrong suspect all along, sibling rivalry, neighbours hearing screams, police inspector not letting them work and the last revelation as to who was the killer and the jealousy factor: it was all the same, gosh even the food obsession was also there. Talking about the book, It actually does not give you any hint about who is the killer until you read it to the very last. So all in all, the script was very well thought, though the character build again was not deep-a problem I've been getting in all the CB books I've read till now, except one Indian Girl and Five Point Someone, but all in all, i'll say this is a one time read and a nice book. Maybe you'll get disappointed over the family secrets and all the melodrama, but overall you can give it a go. Also, it kinda feels weird thinking how Keshav suddenly becomes Saurabh's "bhai" when he calls him after the death of Prerna. The book can be made into a movie.

I'm on a book marathon right now and I just read this book. The book is fine, I'd say. One thing I liked about the book was how apt the description of a poor boy in a rich surrounding was and how he found it difficult to adjust while his time in college.The hesitation to interact with people, the excitement of meeting people who were like him were very apt. One thing I didn't like though was the weak story line and how dramatic it gets gradually. I liked how Madhav's interaction and convos were written, but around Riya he's a bit desperate. Unlike five point someone, the characters are not well built. The protocol of Chetan Bhagat including himself in his novels continues lol, and it kinda bothered me but that's fine. I found the story unrealistic,and a bit filmy though, and this book is okayish, I'd say.

Honestly, I would say that this is one of best works of Chetan Bhagat. This book was very ahead of its times as it talks about the cons of the Indian Education System. The story is grounded, and you can actually imagine the struggles of being average where generally toppers are found. One thing I didn't like though was that the author actually involved himself in the beginning of the book. I thought it was only in half girlfriend, but I saw the exact same thing in the three mistakes of my life as well. So a bit down because of that, and I thought that the book actually did not clear the suspense about why Ryan's relationship with his parents was like that and there should have been a chapter reflecting it. Also, Ryan kinda takes it cool when Hari writes to his parents, and I didn't get it. The book also does not specify whether the lube project got what it was being expected of. These are my only complains but otherwise, the book is worth a read. The characters are well defined, the story well thought of and the approch of the book is really good. I will highly recommend this book.