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@jimhawkins

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+ 4

Posted: 17 years ago

#11

Originally posted by: togepe30

I didnt like the book for sure........But just that I dont think its important for the protagonist to be all "goody-goody".....Thats the only point i found in disagreement with to your review.....!

Hi...😊 Nice to read your views... Well, I am not against the protagonist being grey in general... But its the kind of grey shade that you portray that matters... If the "hero" were to loot a bank to help the poor - its one thing for example... But to get intimate with your best friend's sis - abhorring... I totally condemn it and cannot get myself to see anything good in it - no matter if the girl initiated it or whatever... By the end of the book I started despising the character and feel that he deserved every bit of hatred that his friend showed towards him...

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@Showbizz

Dazzler

Posted: 17 years ago

#12

I found the book great for the simple reason that the story was down to earth and normal . The simplicity of the male character and the narration of his thoughts appealed to me . In my opinion the book is worth reading .👍🏼

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Sareeta

@sareeta

Sparkler

Posted: 17 years ago

#13

@smallwonder- Thank you for this review. I must admit, I read the first book of his - Five point someone and thought it was okay , but the second one abt one night at a call center, was I thought a disaster mistake of mine. I just coulnt relate to it all.

And yes, use of slang when overdone does more damage than expected.

I've read some books where a fleeting use of slang , kinda brings out the possible intensity of the situation , for the lack of a better word or to rbing out the stark contrast in the view s or attitudes of characters themself, but I dare Chetan's usage of the word goes a bit well on the flip syde.

And having said all that - Phew! I am certainly NOT reading the book! I jus wouldnt be able to relate to it and its best left at that!

Thanks again!

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bindya.Malhotra

@bindya.Malhotra

Beginner

Posted: 16 years ago

#14

I just feel it has tooo much of drama like a hindi flim...lol

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Moodyblue

@Moodyblue

Rocker

+ 2

Posted: 16 years ago

#15

i personally think five point someone is the best work of chetan bhagat , being a college student u can absolutely relate to it ,if u hav already read FPS then this book can be a disappointing, and talking about the lead , i didnt find him that bad , i mean he was nt forcing the girl into anything ,the girl was more stupidas well as irritating than him .and i agree wid u the part about ali was the best part of the book and u surely love the kid.

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springsign29

@springsign29

Explorer

Posted: 16 years ago

#16

i didnt really like the book ,it was utter nonsense, no offence to anyone

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Divya

@divya_07

Rocker

Posted: 16 years ago

#17

i've read all 3 books by chetan bhagat...n loved each one of them...!
3 mistakes of my life is a little different frm da other 2...but i loved it nonetheless...
u guyz won't believe it but i actually had tears in my eyes towards da end of the story

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Anam

@Anam_naan

Inactive

Posted: 16 years ago

#18

He is a damn gud writere he is ma fav i read all his 3 books..nd found all 3 damn interesting..see its like depends upon tastes..u may nt like it bt many like it among dem i m the one...the language is so damn simple nd its fun reading his books nd frankly speaking i was nt at all into books nd reading bt the 1st book i read was one night @t call center nd since dat time i m like so much into books dat everyone is shocked...nw books r ma lfe ma everything nd credit goes to Chetan Bhagat.He is the best