A Breezy Easy Read with a strong Moral Message
I read Revolution 2020 this morning in one sitting. In my opinion it is Chetan Bhagat's best book. The story is narrated in a simple yet breezy prose style which makes this book a delightful read. Unlike in some of his earlier works where the characters seemed a bit hyped up, in this book the characters are truly lifelike and this lends an air of authenticity to the story.
I am quite familiar with Varanasi (having spent five years in the 1970s studying at ITBHU) and I wish the author had portrayed the settings more comprehensively, especially the students' milieu. In the Banarasi context, Lal Peda rather than Chocolate and Lavang Lata and Lassi at Pehelwan Mithaiwala may have been more apt than Coffee at CCD.
Also the author seems to be a bit squeamish when writing about sex and he pulls his punches in the lovemaking scenes which I wish were more passionate. Maybe the author has written keeping the tastes of prospective readers in view.
The story is topical and has a ring of truth about it. The narration is very well paced, the tempo builds up nicely and you have a very satisfying ending. The author succeeds in putting across his message that ultimately love triumphs and prevails over corruption and ambition.
I liked reading Revolution 2020 - it's an interesting read, got great page turning quality, and will keep you engrossed till the very end. Well, once I started reading it, I found the book unputdownable till the very end and finished it in one sitting.
To sum up - Revolution 2020 is a breezy easy read with a strong moral message.
Get a copy - I am sure you will love reading the book and it is certainly a book you will cherish having on your bookshelves.
Reviewed by VIKRAM KARVE
9 comments:
I need to get a hand on this book..This is the second review I have read about the book and both have been very positive:) Thanks for the insight :)
I think I'll read it. I have read all his books. Thanks for the review...It reminds me that whenever I come back, I have to read your book as well...
@ Saru - yes, you must. Why don't you get the ebook from amazon if you have kindle?
@ Pooja - You will like the book
OMG...I'm very very skeptical about all things chetan Bhagat...was planning to give it a miss...now need to rethink!!
Once when I met a hubby's friend who had heard that I was into reading..and he asked me who are your favorite authors, I told him about my liking for Haruki Murakami n Milan Kundera, the gentleman declared my authors were not so famous, immediately rushed into his room n brought out all his chetan Bhagats n Robin Sharmas & proudly displayed what popular books of today are...that was my most blah n speechless moment in life...after that I usually avoid discussing my reading interests with friends n strangers!!!
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OMG...I'm very very skeptical about all things chetan Bhagat...was planning to give it a miss...now need to rethink!!
Once when I met a hubby's friend who had heard that I was into reading..and he asked me who are your favorite authors, I told him about my liking for Haruki Murakami n Milan Kundera, the gentleman declared my authors were not so famous, immediately rushed into his room n brought out all his chetan Bhagats n Robin Sharmas & proudly displayed what popular books of today are...that was my most blah n speechless moment in life...after that I usually avoid discussing my reading interests with friends n strangers!!!
http://ritusthoughtcatcher.wordpress.com/
I have read about the book and both have been very positive.i love it..
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i read the book, it was quite amazing to see, the unrealistic change in girl time to time, is it love.!! is it what she wants. !!
and the ambition of a boy, who thought to start the revolution, did it had an end. !! no revolution stars from home. !! for the country for our families,.. corruption should mark an end. ! and what about Gopal , he was a true lover, what not he did for the girl, to get her...but she left because of his bad deeds. !! we should be stay fear always. !! and keep smiling
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Revolution 2020 is a good book. The main thing that i liked about the book is that it puts forward the message that you don't have to get a great rank in AIEEE or get into IIT to make money and become successful in life and in life, money and success is not all that matters.
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