Best of Chetan Bhagat's Novels

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Chetan Bhagat

I have read the first four of Mr. Bhagat's novels and here I have ranked them as my most to least favourite.

2 States : The Story of My Marriage

2 States : The Story of My Marriage Book Cover

Genre : Romance

Publication Date : 08 October 2009

Adapted Movie : 2 States : One Love... (18 April 2014)

Summary :  The story is about a couple Krish and Ananya, who hail from two states of India, Punjab and Tamil Nadu, respectively, who are deeply in love and want to marry. They face hardships in convincing their parents to approve of their marriage. It is narrated from a first-person point of view in a humorous tone, often taking digs at both Tamil and Punjabi cultures.

Five Point Someone : What Not To Do At IIT

Five Point Someone : What Not To Do At IIT Book Cover

Genre : Young Adult

Publication Date : 01 May 2004

Adapted Movies : 3 Idiots (25 December 2009) & Nanban (12 January 2012)

Summary : The book is narrated by Hari, with some small passages by his friends Ryan and Alok, as well as a letter by Hari's girlfriend Neha Cherian. It deals with the lives of the 3 friends, whose elation on making it to one of the best engineering colleges in India is quickly deflated by the rigor and monotony of the academic work.

The Three Mistakes of My Life

The Three Mistakes of My Life Book Cover

Genre : Young Adult

Publication Date : 01 January 2008

Adapted Movie : Kai Po Che! Brothers... for Life (22 February 2003)

Summary : In late-2000, a young boy in Ahmedabad called Govind dreamt of having a business. To accomodate his friends Ish and Omi's passion, they open a cricket shop. Govind's wants to make money and thinks big. Ish is all about nurturing Ali, the batsman with a rare gift. Omi knows his limited capabilties and just wants to be with his friends. However, nothing comes easy in a turbulent city. To realize their goals, they will have to face it all – religious politics, earthquakes, riots, unacceptable love and above all, their own mistakes. Will they make it? Can an individual's dreams overcome the nightmares offered by real life? Can we succeed despite a few mistakes?

One Night @ the Call Center

One Night @ the Call Center Book Cover

Genre : Young Adult

Publication Date : 05 October 2005

Movie Adapted : Hello (10 October 2008)

Summary : The novel revolves around a group of six call center employees working at a call center in Gurgaon, Haryana. The themes involve the anxieties and insecurities of the young Indian middle class, such as career, inadequacy, marriage, and family conflicts.

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