Sejal Omar

October Junction is not just the story of Chitra and Sudeep, but of every person. As the writer says, “We all have a story, but no one is going to listen to it.” I really enjoyed this story a lot. We all know that nothing is permanent – in short, jo aaya hai, wo jayega – but when Sudeep dies, I felt very sad. Whenever any character in a novel dies, or a close person, or someone we know, we feel sad. But what about those we didn’t know? After Sudeep’s death, I realized that life doesn’t give us a warranty like electronic items. Once the time is over, we don’t know, and in a few minutes, life becomes lifeless. And what was his mistake, except that he wanted to help a girl? Sometimes, our good deeds can turn into our own enemies. Secondly, the relationship between Chitra and Sudeep is amazing. They are an inspiration for male and female friendships and an example for those who say that a male and female cannot be friends. They are not in any kind of romantic relationship, but they are each other's comfort zone. The current generation really needs that kind of safe space – where no one judges you or expects anything in return, and where you are free to say or ask anything. We all need a bond like Chitra and Sudeep’s. I often wonder, What if they never met? What if that pizzeria had an extra seat? What if Sudeep hadn’t stopped in that village? There are so many “ifs,” but no exact answers. I have a lot more to say about this book, and I don’t think I’ll ever stop. Overall, this book is amazing, and I feel that everyone should definitely read it at least once.