Paper Back Review: 12Years: My messed up love story.
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Author: Chetan
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Publisher: Harper Fiction India |
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Genre: Romance
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As soon as I heard the name Chetan
Bhagat, I was transported to my college days, nostalgic of the day I really
enjoyed reading his books like 5 Point someone, 3 mistakes of my life, two
states etc. undoubtedly, I can say that the millennium readers have a special
place in their heart for Chetan Bhagat. Ironically, I read his books around the
age of 21, which coincidentally was the age of the female protagonist in
"12 Years." Now, 12 years later, I'm reading his book again, and the
male protagonist happens to be 33, the same age as I am now.
12
Years is a story an urban love story of couple who couldn’t be more different.
He is 33, she is 21, he is a stand-up comedian while she is works in private
equity, he is divorced while she never had a boyfriend, he loves his
chicken while she is pure vegetarian; representing, the concept of opposites attract.
I
started reading with the excitement to re-live the college days; awaiting a
powerful message at the end however I was unable to find any. I found the
unnecessary fixation and reminder of Saket’s body builder figure a bit off-putting. The first half is overly focused on their sex life,
rather than digging
deeper into their emotional connection and relationship dynamics, while the second
half is filled with showing the fabulous lives of rich people. I understand the
need for including the drama and spice to make a story appealing to audience of
all the categories; however; I expected a more mature content from the author.
Towards the end it felt more like plot straight out of a Karan Johar Movie; Looking at the past record, it sure has good Potential for Bollywood adaptation,
containing of all the elements: love, sex, drama, Opposites attract, family
drama, lavish life style, splurging all the money. I also felt like the characters
should have had some character development, 12years for timelapse and still
couldn’t find any growth in them.
I did like a part where the male
protagonist Saket has a “tick theory” which resonated with me and I am sure
more of the readers will as well. The book has quite a few relatable elements
like; the restriction or safety measure imposed on girls in an everyday life;
how girls are expected to follow a good girl/bad girl rule book. What I love
the most about reading Chetan Bhagat books is that they are very easy to read
and the language is super easy to understand, very few occasion to pick up the
dictionary, and they are hilarious! The book can be read in a single
sitting, It’s perfect for a warm cozy & fun evening.
Conclusion: I Feel the book might appeal more
to someone who likes Love Stories, who are looking for light and quick read.
About the Author: Chetan Bhagat needs not
introduction, but still some brief author information, He is a renowned Indian
author. His novels often explore themes of love, relationships and career
struggles. He popular work includes; “Five point someone (Available Here)
adopted in Bollywood as “3 idiots”, “2 States adopted in movies also
named 2 states (Available Here), “3 Mistakes of My life adopted in movie as “Kai
po che” (Available here), “Half Girlfriend (Available here), “One night at
call center (Available here)
I would rate the book: 3 out of 5
points
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