2 states
by
Chetan Bhagat
I always love stocking up on south Asian literature
when I take trips to India and my relatives living there have picked up on
this. Naturally, i was very pleased when my cousin gifted me “2 states” as a
going away present. I was even more pleased because both my cousin and his wife
had already read the book and could not stop raving about it. I was very
excited to explore this novel, expecially, since it allowed me to get a glimpse
of what kind of stories my cousins in India enjoy and can relate to.
Chetan Bhagat is on the rise among the younger
generations in India and has written 5 best-selling novels so far. He has also
earned the title of “the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s
history” by the New York times. Two of his novels have even inspired Bollywood
movies, “3 Idiots” being one of them. After reading “2 states”, I can vouch for
all the hype that surrounds Bhagat.
The novel focuses on the love story of a Tamil girl,
Ananya and a Punjabi boy, Krish, who were on a mission to get married. It
follows the story line of any typical. Bollywood movies, I wish I could say
there were dramatic deviations from this fact, but there wasn’t However, the
book was still a great read!
Prior to the couple’s decision to get married. Bhagat
offers the readers an in-depth look into the premarital relationship of the two
which caught me by surprise. Trust me, when include the details Bhagat did when
it comesto Amanya nd Krish’s relationship. He excited this in a very tasteful
and natural way without abusing the topic of premarital sexuality as south
Asian media so aften tends to do. The story flowed well and there was a good
balance between their mission to make
the seven rounds of the fire.
Bhagat did a fantastic job of introducing the readers
to both character’s families and in instances. Where both parties were present,
the juxtaposition exuded tension and discomfort that definitely resonted with
the readers. This novel was very much about family and how important it is to
get the families approval before embarking on something with a significant
other. After reading this book, it is clear why couples in India enjoy it so
much. It also shows where the younger generation stands in terms of
relationships and love marriage.
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