Originally posted by: bakwas_serial
A friend (kizh72) suggested that I should read this. I warily tried the first two chapters then last one week or so your story has been my steady companion when I am on treadmill. You brought smiles, laughter ( dadi convo with Raanav literally made me almost fall of the mill 😋). The marathon read because I was itching to comment /appreciate your writing. 😍 I am assuming I have read more than 120 chapters so this comment will be looong.
It is iconic P&P in a modern 21st century Indian setting ? Sure but all your characters are distinct not the typical caricatures. Viveka is nerdy intelligent thinker but hey she changes her glasses and watch strap everyday to compliment her sarees. A grown up woman who does not hestitate to tell the man that she finds him sexually attractive.
It is P&P inspired and my you easily transformed the patronizing, condescending, full of himself glib lawyer not only to a male model for designer shirts but a upright decent human being. 😋 Yes he is love with the economist and has been under the influence of his superficial mother. But loves his pimpled ,plump sister has never made her conscious of it😍
On the other hand the social policy Ph.d guy has turned out to be an Indian version of Anthony Weiner. 😂 .
My favorites are the two older men. I love how you have written the relationship between Viv and Akash. The bond is strong and goes beyond
arguing and discussing economic policies. There is comfort,trust and openness in the relationship. She shared about Abhishek with her dad first and not her mom.
Satyen is not just playing cupid. Yes he thinks highly of Viv but is also aware that his own son is in love with her. Look forward to what transpires next- meaning how he manages Smrita so the young leads can make their fragile relationship work.
Your characters are not perfect just like all of us making it believable. Anubha is a educated,independent, accomplished working mom. She has her insecurities and is not flawless. In a ideal situation (given the issues she has faced with her mil and works herself) she should not have aired her concerns about the marriage the way she did plus that Raanav will surely cheat on Viv but she is human and a parent.
Anyway I hope this is enough to tell you the excitement to read more is not "Irrational Exuberance" 😍.Thank you for writing everyday and sharing. This is a beautiful piece of writing Nisha