hi chetan,
u have been my inspiration since ur 5 point someone.read 3 of ur books quite a no of times.i know u have already gt millions of mails like mine but one thing i can say i am the greatest fan u’ve got.my life has got a great story,a story of a normal indian,a story that every indian youth has.i wish to write it down one day.plzz bless me.if i cant then plzz promise me that u’ll wrte it for me
Hi Chetan,
Its 6.30 in the morning and 2states kept me up the whole night. I have just finished reading it and its simply superb. Indeed captivating. It was a mixed bag of emotions. I laughed along, imagined it as your story, got pissed when things were getting difficult for Ananya and Krish, refreshed my thoughts of arguements with my dad and lots more (guess we all like to pry in other ppl’s life with gr8 enthusiasm). Thanks for keeping me with myself for 2 whole days .. Best wishes for 2 States.
hii chetan
u know when i was in 4th std frm dt time reading novels nd books but d way u write is totally amazing, full of emotion and very close to every heart. d people can feel as if its dr own story.
today only i brought ur new book 2 states and read it all in 4 hrs. its totally good to see how much people has to suffer to marry a paerson they love but frm other state.
good luck for ur new book.
hiii chetan
i read ur book 2 states very recently,to me this is the best book from u so far. i started reading ur book one year ago and perhaps because i am in the same stream as u were in ur ug i became a great fan of ur books amd since then i have gone through all ur books.
hi chetan………….i have read all your 4 novels……..and recently i have completed two states………its amazing…….truly awesome…..eagerly waiting for your next novel
I am a great fan of you and your books…I have read all your books more than 3 times….The specialty of yours books is that i can visualise every line in ur book….Look forward to your next book..Any hint on that ?
hello chetan,
i just finished reading 2 states in 7 hours flat.i just couldnt put the book down.it was like an addiction.i laughed,cried and experienced a whole bag of emotions while reading the book.i could somehow relate with the characters and the story.i have read all your four books and i always feel that the last book i read is the best but u keep outsmarting urself.
keep up the excellent work!!!!
loooking forward to ur next novel DESPERATELY
You know chetan what makes you so special? Passion. You wrote in your third novel that you are not a great fan of cricket, but I think you should atleast follow Rahul Dravid, another man with the P thing. Blessed to have you two men as my idols. Anyway, somthing about me…
I am a journo with Reuters and most people of our tribe are generally cynics. But somehow I could not be a cynic of your writing. Instead, I end up fighting with my colleagues defending you. I can only say, don’t bother about critical acclaims, simplicity (simple wriring in your case) is tougher, you should know.
Happy Diwali Chetan! Guys are already so much in praise for you.I don’t know what else to mention or say.But,you indeed are an inspiration for many.Chetan! Why don’t you try writing on deeper subjects. The reason I say so is , there can’t be any wordsmith who can put the deepest of things easily into the mind of people with this utmost simplicity that you have. So, please I’m sure that you have many many more thoughts that would materialize into books.But, Chetan please give it a thought. And yes, you made us happy with this work as you always have done. “Illa Comparison to Cheatan”
Just picked up the book being the usual crazy fan of urs…and I must say that I havent kept the book down yet ! U have written those things which are actually happening in my own home… and truly I am splits now. I have finished the book half…Curious to know whats following
I, generally, am not fond of reading. It takes me a good 3-4 months to finish a normal book. But, what to a say…a Chetan Bhagat book is a Chetan Bhagat book I’ve finished them all in less than two days time.
Please keep writing such brilliant stuff…Things which people can relate to. Absolutely love the wit, emotions and pain ur characters undergo.
Would like to see a film adaptation as well…perhaps with intelligent actors like Aamir Khan or Rani Mukherji in lead, who seem tailor made for the roles. Not like Hello, which was not up to the mark. Even if it does not happen, would like to read more of u….Waiting desperately for ur next work…before even finishing ur new book…lol.
U start so good in ur books.. Y do u screw up 2wards the end????Even one night @ call centre had a bad ending… ur build ups r 2 gud plz concentrate more 2wards the end…..(‘xcept 5 point:))
Chetan, i finished ur book a few hours ago and i must say i couldn’t put it down, it veryyy captivating. I am very impressed how u have been sooo honest about your emotions in the story. I want to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart… you have brought the most appropriate and very much prevalent trend of asking for “Dowry” in our society.I wish i find a guy like you in my life who prefers Brains over Money and wants nothing in marriage since my family is totally against it including me. I want to thank you for highlighting this and also letting the world know through your book that we are “INDIANS” first and of any other religion afterwards.
God Bless You!!!
I am just another one from your huge database of your fans..
just completed your new book, the two sates….
I almost cried reading your novel…..
you said you wanted to bring a change in your readers….its already there in me…..actually my life is almost in a state of krish’s in your novel….and i was about to break up with my girlfriend…thanks, your book came in as a ray of hope,i really don’t want a break up……I’ll give it a fight now…
2 states , Great work …..Chetan . but it seem since u are punjabi yourself , there was definite prejudice against Punjabis as they got the most “bashing”. I too believe that we should consider ourselves Indian first ….but yet we must mantain our indentities , values as Punjabis , Bengalis , Malayalees etc in Backdrop. Shud not be difficult I guess .
In fact have read all three earlier books of yours and would like to state that I see a lot of myself in what you write,even if it is coz we went to the same school-The Army Public School,New Delhi.
In 2 States-which I read and finished without sleeping last night,I see so many familiar moments that you mention and many of us(even though my wife is not from a different state) would have gone through.
We would like to invite you as a speaker for the Tedxchennai conference to be held in IIT Chennai on Nov 29.Modelled on the famous TED talks , our event’s theme is “iNSPIRE” and we want you to be there to inspire the hearts and minds of the people in Chennai. Sorry for posting the invitation in the comments section.I searched for a contact in your webpage . But my access to the contact page was blocked.
this is the tedx global page -http://www.ted.com/tedx
Hey Chetan,
Love reading ur books..but one suggestion..concentrate more on the end of ur stories…u completely screw it..one night at call centre..din expect it dat way..work harder..I mean u love writing and we love reading ur books..but still somthin goes missing towards the end..
jus a suggestion..
All the best..
wish u a gr8 future ahead..!
jump into charity man..u have money we no it
Take care..!!
hi Chetan,
I must say 2 states is awesome….i found this book to be very interesting, there is a reason behind it…i am a Non South Indian (currently in Delhi) who spend 3 yrs of his life in chennai….so i was able to visualize the things very clearly….some of the incident which has been written in the book actually happened with me also i.e. fight with autowalas….
Best wishes to you for your new book “2 states”
Vinay
Hi Chetan,
This is Mudita. As usual, a big fan of ur books. Recently i gone thru ur new book ’2 states’. A nice story…
u knw what, i am also soon going to be the witness of the same. My fiancee is from Bangalore, a south Indian guy and i am a delhiite. Felt really joyous after reading your book and was immediately able to coorelate my happenings with you.
I wish to invite u there, in case you can make it. The marrige is in Bangalore in Nov. Please do try to come, if possible. Waiting for your mail.
I finished reading 2 States 3 times in a row, back to back You are a wonderful, witty and warm writer, who pens magic with his words! Though I have read and loved all your previous works, I think this latest one is going to be my all time favourite…not just because it is your best work till now, but also because, being a Tamil Brahmin married to a North Indian (a Banker to boot and if this coincidence wasn’t strange enough, we too are settled in Hongkong, just like you and Anusha were!), there were so many instances and incidents in the book that I could relate to! And trust me, there was a constant grin on my face throughout…even though most of your punchlines were on the Tam Brahm Communit!!! Please keep writing and all the best for dealing with your in-laws after they have read your latest work God bless you!
i don’t think u wild check this out…
iam a student of bansal classes, kota. one of my teacher was telling us a story about his iit-d xperience. his name is M.K. SINGHAL .he graduated in 92. he told us a story of a guy who used to score below 5 always.
he told many things about him but did not tell his name .
my frnds were relating it to u .please reply about this
I finished reading your latest book “2 States” and quite liked it. It has Charishma of your first book “5 Point …”, its easy to guess that its based on your personal experiences. I liked your first book most, though was not very impressed with “3 Mistakes”. Your storytelling is great but there is a room for improvement in characterization. And as Mrinal mentioned, you should really work on the ending of your future books. Though ending of “2 States” is decent, but ending of “1 night..” and “3 mistakes” were quite abrupt and unconvincing.
“2 States” is a wonderful read with lots of humour and a very good message. A must read. Great work !!
Whats the secret behind having books titles starting with Numbers ?
Regards,
Amit Gupta
Hey chetan .. just as the rest of these guys below, I’m a great fan of your books.
I’m not so good with words and I don’t want to sound like a wannabe .. so let me just put it this way – You are the person who inspired me to read novels (Seriously!). I know I share the same story with soooo many guys throughout India and I sincerely thank you for that.
The one thing I love about your novels is how well they relate to the lives of common man and the problems they face. Every novel of yours leaves an imprint in the reader’s mind, which he will always remember.
I haven’t read ’2 states’ yet .. I got a lot of expectations from it though. I hope it will be as good as the rest of your novels.
But what happened to Hari and Neha? This question will always haunt me !
Anyway, keep up the good work!
My sincere wishes to you and your family.
jst came to know 3 days back that you are up with a new novel “2 states” … after reading the synopsis .. iam sure of one thing that it could solve my own life’s problem. Though its not about intercaste but yes its about the thing wherein we both are in love and again parents are not willing.. Hopefully after going through the book … i may just come up with a bright idea to make his parents ready for it..
Hats off to your writing which always inspires and gives the hope to youngsters like us !!!!
hi chetan,i am reading ur book named ‘five point someone’ its realy good to read a book with easy and witty language.i will definitly read the new one also.
I am an ardent fan of yours.I have read 5 . some1 , 3 mistakes of my life and now reading 2 states.
One thing which I would like to ask is ” what is the change which you have brought thru the 4 books which you wrote?”
The msg which I cud think of frm 5 . some1 is ” Dont study like that in IIT ” from 3 mistakes of my life ” Love your friends” — what changes you were really trying to bring up thru these 2 books??
Books which I have read of urs were all awesome reads. After started reading 2 states, My eyes have started looking for ‘Ananya’ in office cafeteria and even when I am riding my bike (but whatz the point?) . I miss the way those lovers were missing each other. Yesterday I read till 2am, by today eve am going to finish it off :p
Read ‘ 2 states’ recently. Quite humourous first 100 pages.Overall the novel was fun.Really its quite tough to compromise these days, with adamant independent and successful youngsters.People generally take the easy way out, not bothering to make everyone happy.Yours story is really incredible.
‘ IIT & IIM ‘ – Why so much stress on these words ? You hv used it atleast 5000 times. Gone are the days when you need to be from these institues to make it big. Making it big is not bigger a deal
now. In BPO , the VPs earn 25-50 lacs and they are simple graduates from lesser colleges.Things have changed a lot.
Moreover, most of the IITs spend their lifetime doing nothing and just bragging about IIT. Look at urself, you wasted 1 seat in IIT and 1 seat in IIM to become a writer.Investment bankers also dont require technical expertise for that matter.
Grow up & change, writer shouldn’t hv generation gap- you seem to be struck still in 1995, lot of water has passed down the bridge since.Improve you command on the language, you used the phrase ‘ my mother gave me dirty look ‘ at least 100 times.Being colloquial doesnt mean using one phrase 100 times.
You were an average student, average professional and now average writer But still achieved a lot and made it big.
Just finished your book “2 Status”. It has made my day. I have been hiding and reading the book at work,just couldn’t resist completing it.Wanted to Verify if it us your own true story?? If It is then you have done a great job. Would be waiting for your next book. Really hoping you would read my comment.
I was so desperately waiting for your new book release …n finally its in the market ….Today only I ll go and get the new one…
Last time I was in Pune when you came for the launch of “3 Mistakes” but unfortunately I was not knowing that you were in the town …on the next day when I saw your picture in newspaper I was so upset… How I missed such a big chance to meet Mr.Chetan Bhagat…on the very same day I decided to keep an eye on your blog so that I will not miss it again…But its my bad luck that I shifted to S’pore.
Please Chetan If you have any plans of Singapore then please let us know or update it in your blog…. I dont wanna miss your Autograph again on your new book.. lol
Best Wishes for your new book and for the upcoming one
Cheers,
Sunayana S
hi,chetan.
you have done a great job in 2states,marvellous concept with mind melting humor of urs made me to read it whole in one night.
you are the most economical author of India & great human being as well.i m eager to watch 3I. the movie will rock all over India. Blessings for 2 states as well as 3I.
hey dude,
i just finished your book – 3 m. of life. And i am verrrrry impressed ,that how you so honest about your mind or emmotions & job. i get inspiration from your books. I am now in F.E.(comp).
but i dont like to sleep before read your books. thanks again & “ALL THE BEST”.
Hi Chetan..
I know it’ll be a cliche to say that i like reading ur novels and I’m a fan of urs, but believe me, u deserve a big applause from Indians, u have realized ur dream and made India read ur novels. U r an inspiration man..!!
ur new novel “2 states” i completed like crazy- non stop, its that amazing, i guess the best chic novel ever written in Indian history. Love ur writings. publish a new novel soon.
I can read ur “2 states” anyday anytime, any no. of times… an amazing love story presented extremely well..
KUDOS to u and good luck ahead..!!
God bless u..!!
I read 2 States.Infact read all your books.2 states is really really awsome.I cld not take break even for a min while reading it.Really great.Wish You the best.Waiting for the next novel..
I finished your book 2 states in just two days( could have finished in one go provided i did not work at home and at school, considering that i have two school going children as well- the work load was more) still it is a record. thanks to your writing. And the reading was more enjoyable because i could identify with all the places you mentioned in the chennai scene( i am a Tambrahm born in chennai and brought up in Bangalore). In fact my mom and dad were married in the same kalyana mandapam.
BTW i could also relate to the prejudice of the north indians and south indians. I now live in Secunderabad in a housing society which houses 300 families. This complex is a potpourri of all Indian states. Though we do live in harmony, I still feel there is a underlying feeling– she is a north indian,south indian etc.,
Any ways two thumbs up to your writing.
Keep coming up with more good ones.
Hi Chetan,
Ur books have been my constant companions during business trips and nothing relaxes me more than reading them cover to cover while I am stranded at the airport
Just finished reading 2 States and let me compliment you that like the others, this one is also a good read. Waiting for the three idiots to hit the celluloid soon.
Keep writing, you are doing great and we love the way you tell your stories.
With much admiration and regards
Kanishka
HII CHETAN..U KNOW WHAT I JUST HV FINISHED WITH 2 STATES….THNX 4 WRITING SUCH A WONDERFUL BOOK BECOZ ITS SIMILAR TO MY LOVE STORY…NOT CMPLELTY,,I WAS SO DOWN BEFORE….THE PERSON I WANT 2 MARRY IS A MUSLIM GUY N M TYPICAL HINDU GIRL..BUT YOUR BOOK HAVE BROUGHT ME UP..I GOT COURAGE TO CONVEY MY PARENTS 4 OUR MARRAGE(STILL HAVE A TIME…BT I MADE MA MIND 4 DIS.)…AND I HOPE I WILL BRING THE ‘BIG’ CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY…..NEED YOUR BLESSINGS…..EAGRLY WAITING 4 UR NXT BOOK…….TAKE CARE OF URSELF……
hi this your story of states is just superb,i loved reading it,one more reason to read this some were this story resembles mine too, so this worked as a big motivation foe me, also some great idea to convince my girls family,who lies in chennai. thanks a lot.if u can also. thank you so much for writting this books,and i loved ur comments in the books like,”testosterone charged men”,”uncle got shocked as if someone discovered his porn collection”,its just superb
Both my daughter n I were fighting to finish ur book.. We r tam brahms(iyer) so, the xtra interest.. However, u r damn llucky 2 b wedded to an Iyer..a purification of sorts…
Punj + iyer= lethal combo
i read your all books but this 2 states is the fabulous one nd its my life wht u hv written i still complete the half stage of it i hope i will complete it full as if u hv done. Hope i will get what i want with the parents concern.
Thanks for the inspirational book for the people like us
hi chetan,
u have been my inspiration since ur 5 point someone.read 3 of ur books quite a no of times.i know u have already gt millions of mails like mine but one thing i can say i am the greatest fan u’ve got.my life has got a great story,a story of a normal indian,a story that every indian youth has.i wish to write it down one day.plzz bless me.if i cant then plzz promise me that u’ll wrte it for me
Hi Chetan,
Its 6.30 in the morning and 2states kept me up the whole night. I have just finished reading it and its simply superb. Indeed captivating. It was a mixed bag of emotions. I laughed along, imagined it as your story, got pissed when things were getting difficult for Ananya and Krish, refreshed my thoughts of arguements with my dad and lots more (guess we all like to pry in other ppl’s life with gr8 enthusiasm). Thanks for keeping me with myself for 2 whole days .. Best wishes for 2 States.
Hi,
i have read the 3 mistakes of my life.
i like it. just i want to know from u is it a real story.
pls let me know
hii chetan
u know when i was in 4th std frm dt time reading novels nd books but d way u write is totally amazing, full of emotion and very close to every heart. d people can feel as if its dr own story.
today only i brought ur new book 2 states and read it all in 4 hrs. its totally good to see how much people has to suffer to marry a paerson they love but frm other state.
good luck for ur new book.
hiii chetan
i read ur book 2 states very recently,to me this is the best book from u so far. i started reading ur book one year ago and perhaps because i am in the same stream as u were in ur ug i became a great fan of ur books amd since then i have gone through all ur books.
thanx a lot chetan for giving us such books………
hi chetan. The two states rox………..i finished it 8 hours……it was unstoppable……..i’ll be waiting for the next one of yours
hi chetan………….i have read all your 4 novels……..and recently i have completed two states………its amazing…….truly awesome…..eagerly waiting for your next novel
Hi Chetan,
I am a great fan of you and your books…I have read all your books more than 3 times….The specialty of yours books is that i can visualise every line in ur book….Look forward to your next book..Any hint on that ?
hello chetan,
i just finished reading 2 states in 7 hours flat.i just couldnt put the book down.it was like an addiction.i laughed,cried and experienced a whole bag of emotions while reading the book.i could somehow relate with the characters and the story.i have read all your four books and i always feel that the last book i read is the best but u keep outsmarting urself.
keep up the excellent work!!!!
loooking forward to ur next novel DESPERATELY
You know chetan what makes you so special? Passion. You wrote in your third novel that you are not a great fan of cricket, but I think you should atleast follow Rahul Dravid, another man with the P thing. Blessed to have you two men as my idols. Anyway, somthing about me…
I am a journo with Reuters and most people of our tribe are generally cynics. But somehow I could not be a cynic of your writing. Instead, I end up fighting with my colleagues defending you. I can only say, don’t bother about critical acclaims, simplicity (simple wriring in your case) is tougher, you should know.
Happy Diwali Chetan! Guys are already so much in praise for you.I don’t know what else to mention or say.But,you indeed are an inspiration for many.Chetan! Why don’t you try writing on deeper subjects. The reason I say so is , there can’t be any wordsmith who can put the deepest of things easily into the mind of people with this utmost simplicity that you have. So, please I’m sure that you have many many more thoughts that would materialize into books.But, Chetan please give it a thought. And yes, you made us happy with this work as you always have done. “Illa Comparison to Cheatan”
Hi Chetan,
Just picked up the book being the usual crazy fan of urs…and I must say that I havent kept the book down yet ! U have written those things which are actually happening in my own home… and truly I am splits now. I have finished the book half…Curious to know whats following
I, generally, am not fond of reading. It takes me a good 3-4 months to finish a normal book. But, what to a say…a Chetan Bhagat book is a Chetan Bhagat book
I’ve finished them all in less than two days time.
Please keep writing such brilliant stuff…Things which people can relate to. Absolutely love the wit, emotions and pain ur characters undergo.
Would like to see a film adaptation as well…perhaps with intelligent actors like Aamir Khan or Rani Mukherji in lead, who seem tailor made for the roles. Not like Hello, which was not up to the mark. Even if it does not happen, would like to read more of u….Waiting desperately for ur next work…before even finishing ur new book…lol.
God bless u and ur family,
Tusshar
heyy chetan how much ws 5mistakes ws inspired from ur life…??
wat actually haappened b/w neha and hari???
please tell naa?
U start so good in ur books.. Y do u screw up 2wards the end????Even one night @ call centre had a bad ending… ur build ups r 2 gud plz concentrate more 2wards the end…..(‘xcept 5 point:))
Hi,
Chetan, i finished ur book a few hours ago and i must say i couldn’t put it down, it veryyy captivating. I am very impressed how u have been sooo honest about your emotions in the story. I want to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart… you have brought the most appropriate and very much prevalent trend of asking for “Dowry” in our society.I wish i find a guy like you in my life who prefers Brains over Money and wants nothing in marriage since my family is totally against it including me. I want to thank you for highlighting this and also letting the world know through your book that we are “INDIANS” first and of any other religion afterwards.
God Bless You!!!
Hi chetan!
I am just another one from your huge database of your fans..
just completed your new book, the two sates….
I almost cried reading your novel…..
you said you wanted to bring a change in your readers….its already there in me…..actually my life is almost in a state of krish’s in your novel….and i was about to break up with my girlfriend…thanks, your book came in as a ray of hope,i really don’t want a break up……I’ll give it a fight now…
Thanks, (alot actually)!
2 states , Great work …..Chetan . but it seem since u are punjabi yourself , there was definite prejudice against Punjabis as they got the most “bashing”. I too believe that we should consider ourselves Indian first ….but yet we must mantain our indentities , values as Punjabis , Bengalis , Malayalees etc in Backdrop. Shud not be difficult I guess .
I just finished reading your new book-2 States.
In fact have read all three earlier books of yours and would like to state that I see a lot of myself in what you write,even if it is coz we went to the same school-The Army Public School,New Delhi.
In 2 States-which I read and finished without sleeping last night,I see so many familiar moments that you mention and many of us(even though my wife is not from a different state) would have gone through.
All the best for your writing journey !
Rgds,
Alokedeep
Hi Chetan Bhagat ,
We would like to invite you as a speaker for the Tedxchennai conference to be held in IIT Chennai on Nov 29.Modelled on the famous TED talks , our event’s theme is “iNSPIRE” and we want you to be there to inspire the hearts and minds of the people in Chennai. Sorry for posting the invitation in the comments section.I searched for a contact in your webpage . But my access to the contact page was blocked.
this is the tedx global page -http://www.ted.com/tedx
Hey Chetan,
Love reading ur books..but one suggestion..concentrate more on the end of ur stories…u completely screw it..one night at call centre..din expect it dat way..work harder..I mean u love writing and we love reading ur books..but still somthin goes missing towards the end..
jus a suggestion..
All the best..
wish u a gr8 future ahead..!
jump into charity man..u have money we no it
Take care..!!
hi Chetan,
I must say 2 states is awesome….i found this book to be very interesting, there is a reason behind it…i am a Non South Indian (currently in Delhi) who spend 3 yrs of his life in chennai….so i was able to visualize the things very clearly….some of the incident which has been written in the book actually happened with me also i.e. fight with autowalas….
Best wishes to you for your new book “2 states”
Vinay
Hi Chetan,
This is Mudita. As usual, a big fan of ur books. Recently i gone thru ur new book ’2 states’. A nice story…
u knw what, i am also soon going to be the witness of the same. My fiancee is from Bangalore, a south Indian guy and i am a delhiite. Felt really joyous after reading your book and was immediately able to coorelate my happenings with you.
I wish to invite u there, in case you can make it. The marrige is in Bangalore in Nov. Please do try to come, if possible. Waiting for your mail.
Mudita
Hi Chetan,
I finished reading 2 States 3 times in a row, back to back
You are a wonderful, witty and warm writer, who pens magic with his words! Though I have read and loved all your previous works, I think this latest one is going to be my all time favourite…not just because it is your best work till now, but also because, being a Tamil Brahmin married to a North Indian (a Banker to boot and if this coincidence wasn’t strange enough, we too are settled in Hongkong, just like you and Anusha were!), there were so many instances and incidents in the book that I could relate to! And trust me, there was a constant grin on my face throughout…even though most of your punchlines were on the Tam Brahm Communit!!! Please keep writing and all the best for dealing with your in-laws after they have read your latest work 
God bless you!
grt book ,but dosent beat 5 . some one……every word about the anna is true…..im one too!!!!!!
i don’t think u wild check this out…
iam a student of bansal classes, kota. one of my teacher was telling us a story about his iit-d xperience. his name is M.K. SINGHAL .he graduated in 92. he told us a story of a guy who used to score below 5 always.
he told many things about him but did not tell his name .
my frnds were relating it to u .please reply about this
hi,
2 states is interesting & fun to read. You have mentioned perfect defination of MNC Managers.”Overpaid clerks with no common sense”
Keepit up
2 states , interesting book, full of drama & humour, true description of mnc managers, “over paid clerks without common sense”
Hi Chetan,
I finished reading your latest book “2 States” and quite liked it. It has Charishma of your first book “5 Point …”, its easy to guess that its based on your personal experiences. I liked your first book most, though was not very impressed with “3 Mistakes”. Your storytelling is great but there is a room for improvement in characterization. And as Mrinal mentioned, you should really work on the ending of your future books. Though ending of “2 States” is decent, but ending of “1 night..” and “3 mistakes” were quite abrupt and unconvincing.
?
“2 States” is a wonderful read with lots of humour and a very good message. A must read. Great work !!
Whats the secret behind having books titles starting with Numbers
Regards,
Amit Gupta
Hey chetan .. just as the rest of these guys below, I’m a great fan of your books.
I’m not so good with words and I don’t want to sound like a wannabe .. so let me just put it this way – You are the person who inspired me to read novels (Seriously!). I know I share the same story with soooo many guys throughout India and I sincerely thank you for that.
The one thing I love about your novels is how well they relate to the lives of common man and the problems they face. Every novel of yours leaves an imprint in the reader’s mind, which he will always remember.
I haven’t read ’2 states’ yet .. I got a lot of expectations from it though. I hope it will be as good as the rest of your novels.
But what happened to Hari and Neha? This question will always haunt me !
Anyway, keep up the good work!
My sincere wishes to you and your family.
Shreyas.
Hi Chetan,
jst came to know 3 days back that you are up with a new novel “2 states” … after reading the synopsis .. iam sure of one thing that it could solve my own life’s problem. Though its not about intercaste but yes its about the thing wherein we both are in love and again parents are not willing.. Hopefully after going through the book … i may just come up with a bright idea to make his parents ready for it..
Hats off to your writing which always inspires and gives the hope to youngsters like us !!!!
kudos to you !!!
Hey…
Jus done wid 2 states..and itz awsoom…gr8 work chetan….
a terrific enternainer and contains gr8 message too..
keep goin..
luvv
jeff
Hi Chetan ..
I would like to know if this new book is available overseas .
I live in US and would like to purchase the book .
hi
i would like to be frank….
After FPS, i had expected a lot from your books, but the two after that were ok by the standards that you had set.
But 2states brings you back on track of a indian story teller.
Rgds,
Sanal.
hi chetan,i am reading ur book named ‘five point someone’ its realy good to read a book with easy and witty language.i will definitly read the new one also.
I am an ardent fan of yours.I have read 5 . some1 , 3 mistakes of my life and now reading 2 states.
One thing which I would like to ask is ” what is the change which you have brought thru the 4 books which you wrote?”
The msg which I cud think of frm 5 . some1 is ” Dont study like that in IIT ” from 3 mistakes of my life ” Love your friends” — what changes you were really trying to bring up thru these 2 books??
Books which I have read of urs were all awesome reads. After started reading 2 states, My eyes have started looking for ‘Ananya’ in office cafeteria and even when I am riding my bike (but whatz the point?) . I miss the way those lovers were missing each other. Yesterday I read till 2am, by today eve am going to finish it off :p
Thanks for making me read like this.
Jai CB
Rgds
DJ
Hi,
Read ‘ 2 states’ recently. Quite humourous first 100 pages.Overall the novel was fun.Really its quite tough to compromise these days, with adamant independent and successful youngsters.People generally take the easy way out, not bothering to make everyone happy.Yours story is really incredible.
‘ IIT & IIM ‘ – Why so much stress on these words ? You hv used it atleast 5000 times. Gone are the days when you need to be from these institues to make it big. Making it big is not bigger a deal
now. In BPO , the VPs earn 25-50 lacs and they are simple graduates from lesser colleges.Things have changed a lot.
Moreover, most of the IITs spend their lifetime doing nothing and just bragging about IIT. Look at urself, you wasted 1 seat in IIT and 1 seat in IIM to become a writer.Investment bankers also dont require technical expertise for that matter.
Grow up & change, writer shouldn’t hv generation gap- you seem to be struck still in 1995, lot of water has passed down the bridge since.Improve you command on the language, you used the phrase ‘ my mother gave me dirty look ‘ at least 100 times.Being colloquial doesnt mean using one phrase 100 times.
You were an average student, average professional and now average writer But still achieved a lot and made it big.
EXTREMELY LUCKY !!
HI Chetan,
Just finished your book “2 Status”. It has made my day. I have been hiding and reading the book at work,just couldn’t resist completing it.Wanted to Verify if it us your own true story?? If It is then you have done a great job. Would be waiting for your next book. Really hoping you would read my comment.
Hi Chetan….
I was so desperately waiting for your new book release …n finally its in the market ….Today only I ll go and get the new one…
Last time I was in Pune when you came for the launch of “3 Mistakes” but unfortunately I was not knowing that you were in the town …on the next day when I saw your picture in newspaper I was so upset… How I missed such a big chance to meet Mr.Chetan Bhagat…on the very same day I decided to keep an eye on your blog so that I will not miss it again…But its my bad luck that I shifted to S’pore.
Please Chetan If you have any plans of Singapore then please let us know or update it in your blog…. I dont wanna miss your Autograph again on your new book.. lol
Best Wishes for your new book and for the upcoming one
Cheers,
Sunayana S
hi,chetan.
you have done a great job in 2states,marvellous concept with mind melting humor of urs made me to read it whole in one night.
you are the most economical author of India & great human being as well.i m eager to watch 3I. the movie will rock all over India. Blessings for 2 states as well as 3I.
hey chetan,
ur two states is the best one among all ur buks i read it was a faboulous
“2 -states, Full entertainment , fun & Drama in Just Rs.95/- (half of the movie ticket) .Ekdam paisa vasool.
hey dude,
i just finished your book – 3 m. of life. And i am verrrrry impressed ,that how you so honest about your mind or emmotions & job. i get inspiration from your books. I am now in F.E.(comp).
but i dont like to sleep before read your books. thanks again & “ALL THE BEST”.
Hi Chetan..
I know it’ll be a cliche to say that i like reading ur novels and I’m a fan of urs, but believe me, u deserve a big applause from Indians, u have realized ur dream and made India read ur novels. U r an inspiration man..!!
ur new novel “2 states” i completed like crazy- non stop, its that amazing, i guess the best chic novel ever written in Indian history. Love ur writings. publish a new novel soon.
I can read ur “2 states” anyday anytime, any no. of times… an amazing love story presented extremely well..
KUDOS to u and good luck ahead..!!
God bless u..!!
Hello Sir
I read 2 States.Infact read all your books.2 states is really really awsome.I cld not take break even for a min while reading it.Really great.Wish You the best.Waiting for the next novel..
I finished your book 2 states in just two days( could have finished in one go provided i did not work at home and at school, considering that i have two school going children as well- the work load was more) still it is a record. thanks to your writing. And the reading was more enjoyable because i could identify with all the places you mentioned in the chennai scene( i am a Tambrahm born in chennai and brought up in Bangalore). In fact my mom and dad were married in the same kalyana mandapam.
BTW i could also relate to the prejudice of the north indians and south indians. I now live in Secunderabad in a housing society which houses 300 families. This complex is a potpourri of all Indian states. Though we do live in harmony, I still feel there is a underlying feeling– she is a north indian,south indian etc.,
Any ways two thumbs up to your writing.
Keep coming up with more good ones.
Hi Chetan,
Ur books have been my constant companions during business trips and nothing relaxes me more than reading them cover to cover while I am stranded at the airport
Just finished reading 2 States and let me compliment you that like the others, this one is also a good read. Waiting for the three idiots to hit the celluloid soon.
Keep writing, you are doing great and we love the way you tell your stories.
With much admiration and regards
Kanishka
HII CHETAN..U KNOW WHAT I JUST HV FINISHED WITH 2 STATES….THNX 4 WRITING SUCH A WONDERFUL BOOK BECOZ ITS SIMILAR TO MY LOVE STORY…NOT CMPLELTY,,I WAS SO DOWN BEFORE….THE PERSON I WANT 2 MARRY IS A MUSLIM GUY N M TYPICAL HINDU GIRL..BUT YOUR BOOK HAVE BROUGHT ME UP..I GOT COURAGE TO CONVEY MY PARENTS 4 OUR MARRAGE(STILL HAVE A TIME…BT I MADE MA MIND 4 DIS.)…AND I HOPE I WILL BRING THE ‘BIG’ CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY…..NEED YOUR BLESSINGS…..EAGRLY WAITING 4 UR NXT BOOK…….TAKE CARE OF URSELF……
“YOUR STORY RESEMBLES WITH MINE”
hi this your story of states is just superb,i loved reading it,one more reason to read this some were this story resembles mine too, so this worked as a big motivation foe me, also some great idea to convince my girls family,who lies in chennai. thanks a lot.if u can also. thank you so much for writting this books,and i loved ur comments in the books like,”testosterone charged men”,”uncle got shocked as if someone discovered his porn collection”,its just superb
ps: oh did i mention,i loved other parts too.
Both my daughter n I were fighting to finish ur book.. We r tam brahms(iyer) so, the xtra interest.. However, u r damn llucky 2 b wedded to an Iyer..a purification of sorts…
Punj + iyer= lethal combo
Hi Chetan,
i read your all books but this 2 states is the fabulous one nd its my life wht u hv written i still complete the half stage of it i hope i will complete it full as if u hv done. Hope i will get what i want with the parents concern.
Thanks for the inspirational book for the people like us
regards
Jasmine Bambra