I remember reading this book years before. It takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions. I particularly remember the comic scene where two brothers owning 2 seperate engineering colleges berate each other. Of course it doesn't have a happy ending. My heart leapt for gopal when he finally got aarti to reciprocate his love. And still, That moment when he let's everything go was so intense and unselfish. You really wish he gets the girl in the end, because he willingly sacrifices so much and loves her truly. And yet he gets the bad ending. This book gives a tinge of nostalgia for those who have experienced unrequited love. A true masterpiece from bhagath. This and 2 states are his best books.
The characters,the interactions they have,the plot.. it feels so honest and realistic. We can all relate to it in some level. That's the hallmark of all of chetans books and I really appreciate you for that sir. Keep making stories that enthrall us all.