Continuing my chapter by chapter reviewing as I read:
Chap 8 - Like the initial intro with Dada Ji sitting and trying to find the original Nemichand inside him. An introspective scene like that was highly needed for Dada Ji. Don't really see Dada Ji continually yelling RDR until he tires himself out tho 😆 But do like the last paragraph where he reflects upon his usage of RDR and how Ramy was much better than that. Interesting that you posit he would achieve peace after introspection. Some grammer mistakes, such as switching between tenses, comma splices, irregular sentence structure etc. but good otherwise.
Chap 9 - Liking Nisha's little internal monologue at the beginning -- could definitely see her thinking that so good job in keeping her true to character. Viraj's letter is a little odd. VJ didn't notice it? 😆 How did Viraj leave it there in the first place? 😆 That said, the contents in that letter were solid -- really well written and something I can completely expect Viraj to write. He has finally learned his lesson. Not a fan of the shooting aspect -- I think shooting was something she did for him so I don't want her to pick it up again. But I think it's good it was included in the letter as Viraj would definitely think of that -- being a shooter and having a shooting academy on the lookout for new talent. So good touch there as well. And wonderful LaKa scene. I love how Kabir screamed -- it was definitely needed after the insane realization that VJ is mental. I also really loved Laxmi's calming manner. Not too fond of her interrupting Kabir and forcing him to invite VJ to party, but whatever. I would've preferred a longer scene (that's just me being selfish 😆). And a HUGE fan of the small Nisha-VJ moment. I always wanted VJ moving on realization to come from hearing about and seeing Nisha-Viraj experience and I'm glad it seems to be going that way. LaKaVa scene was kinda awkward -- but I actually think that's really good writing -- because the situation itself was awkward. So well done there too. And it was nice to see Nisha sharing something with Ramy -- I always felt like that was one lesson she never learned from (sharing things with people/ parents) and I'm glad that's been rectified here. The last paragraph/scene was a little lack-luster, but whatever. After everything else that's been written in the chapter, I can excuse that last scene of VJ realization. Some definite grammer mistakes, but really really really love the content in this chapter. Definitely one of my favourites.
Chap 10 - Party kinda seemed random and out of nowhere. It was mentioned in LaKa but nowhere else. Would've liked some build-up/ mention of it in earlier chapters. But that's not your fault -- just semantics. LMAO loving Kirti playing it off cool- like she didn't know what transpired between KN 😆 So cliche, yet still enjoyable to read. I've missed her character! And awww Jwala is so cute and innocent! Loved how Sukku laughed at that -- such a Sukku thing to do, great touch! And hey bhagwan- thank goodness Leela ki Sumit jail recital ended. And LOVED how Viren twisted his words and handed the divorce papers. Really great to read and I could actually see Viren doing that too! Great job in keeping the character's so in sync with their TV counterparts! And the brother's reunion was adorable. Loved Nisha interrupting. The NAUC cousin music/ title track actually started playing in my mind as I read that 😆 And the subsequent cousin scene was just wonderful - SuKa frenemy is back!! 😆 I wish that was touched upon more in the show. But, not so happy how everyone is so chill with VJ. Maybe cousins don't know that she was trying to break up KN? They just think she had a MU? Aaah that cousin scene with Saurav saying "NAUC" and Kabir interrupting with "KNAUC" and then Saurav calling him Jojo and everyone laughing and dancing and performing was wonderful. I really wish the show had a moment like that. Reminded me of KN sangeet but better! And liking the end scene, Ramy going to find his father and Nisha going to find hers! The circle continues! 😆 Really fun chapter to read, some grammer issues but no biggie. Didn't detract from fun-ness of story at all!
Chap 11 - Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful chapter! Probably my favourite so far! I didn't even notice any grammer issues (just capitalization but who cares about that) as I was so engrossed in the dialogues! Wonderfully written! This scene NEEDED to be in the show! So beautiful wow! LOVE IT! RN are the heart of the show and this scene was the heart of the SS for me (at least for now!)!
Chap 12 - I like how Dadi's internal monoogue showed how much trust she has in Ramy and his abilites. It's definitely not shown on the show enough. Although Ramy was/ is called RDR, it is always him whom most family members trust to fix things. LOVING how this confrontation is playing out with awkwardness and hesitance. Love how Ramy attempted to take the blame for Dada Ji mistakes but Dada Ji refused and pointed out how he was actually at fault. Actually, just like how the entire thing played out in general. Really nicely done. Some grammer mistakes, but whatever, not too important. Really nice scene. Sums up the entire conflict in the show. Wonderfully written.
Chap 13 - LOVING the initial intro with Ramy looking at the happy faces of his family. Reminded me a lot of Nisha and I think Ramy is who Nisha gets her 'make family happy' need from. And LOVE the Dadi-Laxmi convo. Seriously -- I could totally picture it happening. So in sync with characters! Definitely a much needed convo - Laxmi's confusion over it was adorable 😆 And omg, that RaKa moment with Ramy showing Kabir how to propose 🤣 Seriously just 🤣 I love RaKa! So greatly depicted here! And Kabir's confession! Aaah, so cute! I really liked how the trust level KN share was touched upon in his confession. Good to know that even KN realize that their trust level is something else and something to be proud of. But not a huge fan of VJ apology. Like I liked it, but I didn't like how it was implied that everything would be like before. I hated Ramy dialogue that he wanted his childhood BFF back. I would've much rather the family say they forgave her and would work on regaining the trust level she lost. Idk. Also, I esp love VJ *apology* to Nisha - I could see her saying that. Also, do like how VJ left but didn't disclose her plans of reuniting with Viraj. That's kinda how I wanted LT to end. The last Kabir paragraph was pretty sad. I don't really like the insinuation that Kabir was an orphan as his mom left. That said, but really appreciate the small KN thrown in there. That was wonderful. Had some grammer mistakes, but still a good chapter, a lot happening and a lot was concluded.
Chap 14 - Liked Nisha using Singham to wake up Kabir 😆 I really like how some continuity with the show has been maintained within these chapters through such scenes! Great touches! And now the final scene with Dada Ji on the couch, just 👏 Dada Ji was just wonderful. Loved everyone's ending, except Nisha 😆 I will forever hold onto the belief that shooting was just Viraj's dream and not Nisha's, she only took it up for him. Other than that, wonderful concluding chapter. Absolutely wonderful 👏
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
