My Writing Principles - Chetan Bhagat
1) My reader’s interests always come first. My experience shows that if I serve readers well, my own success will follow.
2) I have two goals. My first goal is to make my readers happy. This can come from the enjoyment they get while reading the book, or a positive influence the book can become in their lives. My second goal is a personal agenda to do whatever I can to make India a developed country as soon as possible.
3) I take pride in having an Indian audience. I will strive for excellence to cater to them first. Though my books may be published abroad across various countries, if it came to a choice I’d rather be writing for Indians than anyone else.
4) Be simple yet articulate. The idea of writing is to express, not to impress.
5) Always try something new as that keeps me challenged. I will never arrive, and I don’t want to arrive. The game is to keep going.
6) Every reader is important. While the sheer number of readers may make it difficult to have a one-on-one interaction, reader feedback is to be taken very seriously.
7) The ‘celebrity’ factor is essential to promoting my work and fun to a certain extent. However, it is not an end-goal in itself or to be taken seriously. What matters is my work, not my face.
8 ) I am not working alone. While the books carry my name, there is a whole team behind that works relentlessly. The printers, salespeople, editors, promotion departments have all had a contribution in the book’s success. And of course, the biggest contribution is the readers who passionately recommend my books to others.
9) The connection my readers feel to me and my books is greater than one finds in most other books. I think this is an important part of my success.
10) I regularly receive mails from readers who open up about their lives. To breach their confidence and trust is unthinkable. Integrity and honesty is at the heart of my relationship with my readers
11) There is a lot of competition among books and authors.However, I must always be a fair competitor and must never criticize other books and authors. Similarly, all critical feedback is accepted and not to be argued with.
12) Irrespective of the above, never forget that the idea is for all connected to my books to have fun. Don’t be serious, be sincere. There is a difference.
That will be all for now.
Love,
Chetan
Someone had copied the extract for ‘3…’ and mailed it across to me. I loved it. I had loved Five Point Someone too, just by reading the excerpt. And something tells me this is going to be as interesting (or maybe more!!).
Would love to be at the launch of this book, but would be travelling throughout this month.
Is there any way, I can get a signed copy of this book from you??
Would really appreciate it!!
Comment by Prabha — May 5, 2008 @ 6:36 pm
hii…
waiting eagerly 4 ur 3rd buk…….i m sure its gonna rock…
keep writing gud buks always…..coz v r always der to read themm
god bless…..
swagita
Comment by swagita — May 5, 2008 @ 9:41 pm
hi bhagat sir,, i ve read both the books.. and i just cant tell u how i am excited about three.. i relate to your character very easily.. i am also dumb like hari(some part).. i fell in love with neha and priyanka.. i adore and respect u.. i never thought an iit and iim graduate can understand so well about underdogs, their trauma, their failures, and their burning desire to be something and do something.. thank u for tat
lot s of love
and yes i am going to buy 3 on 1st day itself
Comment by sharath kumar pradhan — May 5, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Hi Chetan,
Nice to see u interacting with ur readers.I second with Rs.95 FACTOR and I was hoping it to increase this time .i was disappointed there was no launch in chennai.thats ok…All the best for ur D DAY .i expect u to post some posts which u have in mind after u release.
Comment by Karthik — May 6, 2008 @ 1:26 am
vande mataram!
hello my dear frnd…chetan…how r u?
finished ue 2nd book rt nw…i am nt tat good in english bt still i enjoyed and understood ur each word…it was awesome and inspiring..iit student using simple language to communicate is impresiing to me..i loved the Syam bcoz heseemed more of myself(less the climax)…write more and thank u very much!waitin 4 ur latest book.
Comment by Veena Reddy — May 6, 2008 @ 2:18 am
hii chetan,
huge fan of urs….1st 2 buks were incredibly superb….waiting 4 3rd buk…….ryan and vroom r d best characters in ur books……more over glad 2 kno tht my name is related 2 ur family
tk cr
Comment by anusha — May 6, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
Well..I’m leaving a comment again hoping you’ll reply this time ..
Don’t you have any launch in delhi..’delhi’ not ‘gurgaon’
I would like to say again that your twins are extremely cute ..
By the way, do you ACTUALLY read the comments you receive by your readers or do you just assume what we might have written and post a comment accordingly ..?
I might be sounding rude cuz I AM somehow angry..don’t mind it though..
chalo then..
take care..will post a comment again fo’ sure
Comment by Avani — May 6, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
Hi Chetan
I am Very happy and excited after hearing the news of the release of ur 3rd book…
I read both ur novels, Five point some and One night @ call centre.. I Liked Five point some one a lot… It was narrated very well.. And I loved all the characters in it… I haven’t felt bored even after reading it again and again..
All my friends including me r disappointed since there is no launch in chennai
In chennai there are so many fans who were waiting eagerly for ur book release.. Please do arrange a launch in chennai also… so tat we get a chance to get a signed copy of this book from you
Thanks in advance,
Take care
Comment by Priya Pugazhanthi — May 6, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
Dear Chetan,,,,,,,,,,,, Lots Of Love,,,,,,,,, yes you truly deserve the love of your readers,,,,,,, 2day it just happened that I was sitting idle in my office and thought to browse http://www.fivepointsomeone.com and I swear it was amazing to know that your third book is about to come. I’ve recently read your last two books and loved those. Only one thing I was missing in 5point…. and that is CHETAN with his own name,,,,,, why didnt you use your own name among characters????? I am still skeptical whether you are HARI or RYAN in your story?????? My conscious says you’re Hari but I want you to be Ryan [:)
Anyways I congratulate you for launch of your new book and wish you ALL THE BEST [:)][:P][:)]
Comment by Smita Bhatnagar — May 6, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
Hi Chetan,
I am eagerly waiting for your third book, if it weren’t for Five point someone i would not ever have got into the reading habit. An unbeatable record for a girl like me, i manged to complete the book in a day…it kept me hooked and i just could not move my eyes from the most spectacularly crafted works I have seen before especially something so closely meant for the Indian audience. Since then i have read so many Indian writers only to find a reflection of yours in them (but no…nothing compared to your work). Like you mentioned in those points..you do not write to impress but for your readers. Though, people heavily crticise your style of writing saying its not literature…they do not understand what your books have done. I have so many guy (male) friends who would not pick up a book to save their lives….they called it bed time textbooks….But ask them who is Mr.Chetan Bhagat…they surely have a lot to talk about. Infact they thank me for the books i suggested and i feel proud that i got them into the habit of reading just through you (;-). And now that i know that i am going to be meeting you not as a reader but a reporter at your teh “books launch” in Mumbai, i surely have so much to ask you…apart from RYAN and HARI (Which i do not really care)…wanted to know how you manage to be so fascinating and captivating
Comment by Jane Borges — May 7, 2008 @ 12:13 am
Hi, You know wat i am a buk addict but ur buks take me to a different world altogether dey r so much more fun and realistic and all the other buks i have read…..frankly i’d do anything to get a signed copy but the stupid part it am not going to be in Delhi when u launch it in Gurgaon i wish you could please do somethng about it……I have all your buks and have read them tooo so keep up the gud work and keep entertaining your readers….Thanks…Loads of luv
Comment by Nikita — May 7, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
Hi Chetan,
I have read both the novels, “Five Point Someone” and “One night @ the Call Center”. Best thing which I liked about these books is I as a reader seems like I am one among the character there…I can relate myself / my friends to certain characters in the novel. Its so, realistic….really very eagerly waiting for the third one, “The 3 mistakes of my Life”. Already told my friends and colleagues about your third one. We are all very impressed reading the excerpt. This gives the feel that even this is gonna be a super hit. So, you will be called a “Hatrick Writer” - Author of three successful Novel. Last but not the least…thanks a lot for giving us such lovely Novels which are so realistic and entertaining and also with good morals.
-Pavithra Kudethur
Comment by Pavithra Kudethur — May 7, 2008 @ 12:53 pm
HATS OFF TO THE MOST PROLIFIC NEW GENERATION WRITER …SIR UR WRITING PRINCIPALS R EQUALLY INSPIRATIONAL AS UR WRITING SKILL….N I AM CONFIDENT THIS BOOK IS GOING TO BE BEST SELLER OF 08-09-10……BEST OF LUCK SIR…………U R A LEGEND MAKING INDIA PROUD
Comment by ABHIJEET — May 7, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
Hi Chetan,
I read one night….. it is really good.Something all working people facing in there jobs.Actually I felt really related to the book.I can say that every average boy in India is SHYAM and every average girl is PRIYANKA.
I don’t know that the story of your bok is fiction or real.But yes a call from GOD is part of every one life and we all receieve it at one point or other in life ,specially when we really want GOD to be with us.
And yes the idea is true “Do What you Want Truely By Heart God Always Listen & Fullfill your wish”I can say this bcoz it really happened with me……….
Bye
Comment by Ruchi — May 7, 2008 @ 7:35 pm
Hello!!!
Can’t wait to read ur next book… Its always a gret experience going through each chapter of ur books… Brings back long lost memories and gives me a feeling of knowing myself better. This happened more after the experience of Five Point Someone… Can relate to each word of urs so well!!! Its like there is so much of you in me… Keep writing for Indians…!!! Never stop writing…!
Comment by Ammu — May 7, 2008 @ 9:03 pm
Dear Sir…
congratulations to you as your third book is coming out today….
Eager to read that book..
Well dont you have any plan to come to chennai. please come you wil get very warm welcome here.. promise.
Thanks and Regards
Dheeraj Kumar
Comment by Dheeraj Kumar — May 8, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
Hi Chetan!
Nice to see you blog. This is a gud way of communicating with your readers and fans alike. I welcome the new kid on the blog! Hope he plays a long innings in the blogging world.
On other note, eagerly waiting for ‘3′. My office is in powai and today is ur book launch. I wanted to meet you..but u hv scheduled the event at 7. That would make it difficult for me to come to Lower Parel this evening. I wish i could!
And i love the way you write. infact you were one of the influences that forced me to write..and i write here. http://www.godshandwriting.blogspot.com. Do check out!
I am advertising ur book in my own way. Just put up the book cover of ‘3′ as the wallpaper on my office comp. So my office colleagues get to know about your latest offering. See the effect of technology..wallpapers can serve as advertisements. [:)]
Cheers!
Krishna
Comment by Krishna — May 8, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
Hi Chetan
Nice to see your blog….am studying at IIT and enjoy writing sometimes……really enjoyed your books…especially the neding of “One Night@call centre” waiting to get my hands on the latest one…
Cheers
Aditi
Comment by Aditi — May 8, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
Hey Chetan,
I’m sure you’d be quite relieved after looking at all the crowd and media at Phoenix today. Or did it make you a little more nervous? I guess I did see a few veins of stress at the start but you were quite poised pretty soon. I don’t know what was more harrowing; the media, the crowd or the overall management of the event. My first book got crushed in the chaos. BUT, there are no complains I finally have a copy signed by you and that’s what matters. I totally agree to the fact that pricing the book at Rs. 95 must be a task in itself. Do accept appreciations gracefully by your readers as its gestures like these which do get noticed and truly complimented. Well I can’t wait to start the book and complete it at my earliest leisure. Will get back and tell you more about my experience. I hope and wish that I enjoy reading as much you did while you’re drafting it.
Manish Ahuja
Comment by Manish Ahuja — May 9, 2008 @ 1:39 am
hi chetan,
i’m lyk this huge huge fan o’ urs.i luved both ur books they wer simply awesome “specially” FIVE POINT SOMEONE CUZ I CUD RELATE 2 DA CHARACTERS &YA DA PLOT WAS LYK FANTABULOUS.
I’M TOTALLY LUKIN’ 4WARD 2 READIN’UR 3RD BOOK,IKNOW IT’S GONNA B GR8.
LUV YA AND PLZZZ KEEP RITIN’ COOL BUKS LYK THESE 4EVER.
BYEEE 4 NOW,
AKHILA.
Comment by akhila — May 9, 2008 @ 1:50 am
OOPS….
P.S:IS THERE ANY CHANCE U WUD RITE A SEQUEL 2 FIVE POINT SOMEONE.
JUS’ DYING 2 KNOW WAT’S GONNA HAPPEN 2 RYAN ALOK & HARI IN THEIR FUTURE.AND… IF RYAN’S EVER GONNA GET A GAL 4 HIMSELF OR NOT CUZ HE LUKS LYK SOOOO….. HOT TYPES
Comment by akhila — May 9, 2008 @ 1:54 am
SRY 2 BOTHER U AGAIN BUT WILL U KINDLY REPLY 2 MY POST PLZZZ…
AKHILA.
Comment by akhila — May 9, 2008 @ 2:02 am
Hello Dear Friend,
The way you enthralled me with your previous 2 books was the reason i took on reading as a hobby,,,
It was just before i started my med skool..Reading books became quiet addictive and exhilaration brought about…couldn’t be expressed in words…
has been a long time though…Medical books took over..and remain to be my first love(PS:When i do read…hehehehe)…Right now my Holidays…and i get back reading and perfect time to see your third book coming through…
Elated with your previous work and my best wishes that this book too keep upto expectations of the readers…
My request that…how so ever this book does…Please do keep upto to the good work..
Best wishes
Rahul Paryani
Comment by Rahul Paryani — May 9, 2008 @ 4:05 am
Hi chetan,
This is chayan here.I belong to the group of those people who received a mail from you about the launch of your third book “3..”.I stay near Pantaloons ,kakurgachi in kolkata.I’ll definitely be there on 11th may.I want to have an autographed copy from you.Hope you wont mind.I have both of your previous books and i’m confident that this will be even a bigger hit..
Regards
Chayan Pahari
Comment by chayan pahari — May 9, 2008 @ 10:49 am
Hello, Chetan Sir.
Finally the wait is over and the book will be launched. I’m going to go today itself. And I’ll surely try to be in the Kolkata book launch. Hope to see you there.
Regards,
Somak Mitra
Comment by Somak — May 9, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
hey chetan…daaaaiinngggg to grab a copy of your third creation..how was launch? how are you feeling hun? its..something like labour pains and delivering a part of self hmm? i wish you gr888 success for life and by reading you i am going to be a small piller of it! take care and keep writing..while reading this third..wanna hear abt the preps of 4th!!
byeee
Comment by shaily — May 9, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
Hi Chetan,
Recently i read ‘Five Point Someone’ and i liked it waiting to get a copy of ‘One Night At Call Centre’.
All the best for your new book.
Bye
Comment by Amit Pasayat — May 9, 2008 @ 6:12 pm
Yayyyyyyyyyyy !!!
I GOT THE BOOK ” The 3 mistakes of my life ”
Got it with great difficulty though..
I’m so excited ..
Hope i like it..
Most probably i will..
Comment by Avani — May 10, 2008 @ 12:34 am
The Excerpt is a bit different from the stuff written in the book !
:-/
Comment by Avani — May 10, 2008 @ 12:44 am
hey Chetan,u rock,just want to tell u that we love u for ur work,
i have read both ur books,i loved five point someone,hope i like this one too
all the best,shine on
Comment by luvpreet — May 10, 2008 @ 2:40 am
I’m halfway through ” the 3 mistakes of my life ”
I liked it especially because its related to business..
Its been written beautifully..
You’ve included some words for which i had to look up the dictionary this time..1 or 2 of them..
Its quite interesting..
Hope i like the rest of it..
Cya
Keep up the good work..
Comment by Avani — May 10, 2008 @ 2:47 pm
hey chetan,
i was done wid ma exams on 8th may and im gonna rush 2 da nearest store and grab da the new edition cuz it wud mean da world 2 me.im soooo…XCITED.
IM SURE I’LL LUV IT.
CHEERS!
AKHILA
Comment by akhila — May 10, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
Hi Chetan,
As everybody have already expressed themselves about your great, great (and third time;)), great writing skills, so I am left with nothing to say but:
All hats off to an IITian. I have always dreamed to be one. And my dream got strengthened when I read your book, “Five Point Someone”. Rite now, I am waiting for my JEE result.
Thanks Chetan, for making us closer to our lives.:)
I’ve met you on your visit to Bhopal. And that was the time when you told us about your ‘REAL’ love story that how you and Anusha fell in love with each other sitting on one bench in IIMA classroom.
So before, I am done, please let me ask a question:
“Can we hope that in future, you would write a book containing your experiences of IIMA + your love story with Anusha??”
Thanks Chetan.
Regards,
Himanshu Geed
Bhopal
Comment by Himanshu Geed — May 10, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
Dear Chetan,
All the very best to you. I cant wait to lay my hands on the book. And really looking forward to seeing you in Calcutta. And believe me we will be equally glad if you prove to be 3rd time lucky. After all, its been fun to read whatever you written and i hope it continues!!
An ardent fan!
Comment by Tanvi — May 10, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
Ohk !
I completed reading ‘the 3 mistakes of my life’ and i must say, it is indeed very well written ! I’ve always loved your writing style and you did it again !
Loved your observation power..
Loved your description of Hyderabad..
Loved the views presented in this book about religion, politics and the result of mixing these two..
The best part i like about your books is that somehow you feel yourselves to be the characters at different points..
AND I’M EXTREMELY VERY HAPPY BECAUSE MOST PROBABLY I’M THE FIRST OR ATLEAST AMONGST THE FIRST ONES TO BUY YOUR BOOK !!
atleast no one in this blog have mentioned buying your book already !
Comment by Avani — May 11, 2008 @ 12:00 am
hi chetan,
i was never an avid reader of fiction until i read FPS and ON@ACC .. the stories have significantly changed the way i looked at life and work related issues .. what i liked most about both the stories was that they were an honest, down-to-earth rendition of a common man’s life .. on the top of it, a crisp description of events in a simple language made it all the more interesting - i never read a line twice to understand what it meant!
u are gifted with an unique knack of expressing life’s complexities very simply but effectively - one that makes an impact and leaves a mark on ur readers’ minds .. no wonder, i completely agree with “Your Writing Principles” ..
i am a huge fan of ur work and eagerly look forward to enjoying the “experience” of reading The 3 Mistakes Of My Life .. i can say, it’ll be fun .. this summer, ur new book will definitely quench our thirst!
best wishes .. sandeepan
Comment by Sandeepan — May 11, 2008 @ 12:28 am
Hey Chetan,
Well, I took much longer than I expected to complete the book, but schedules are never supportive I guess. Well regarding the third book; The student from IIT, The executives making calls and now businessmen and sports fanatics. The characters, story lines and most importantly the author has developed with all books in the series. I liked this book equally as much as I miss the way FPS was written. Somehow I always associate Chetan Bhagat with FPS and the rest.
The 3 Mistakes, is a book which has left a strong impact for sure. A story handled brilliantly and written in your signature style which doesn’t allow one to keep the book aside unless you don’t read it till the last word. So what if it’s not as funny as the earlier two books written by you, but still is special in its own way and I’m sure readers would surely agree.
Keep up the good work dude and wish you all the luck for whatever you decide to do next.
Manish Ahuja
Comment by Manish Ahuja — May 11, 2008 @ 2:58 am
Dear Mr. Chetan,
Its 3:58am. I just finished reading your book. I had lots in my mind to write in here, but the information overload in my head is too much remember and write everything in here.
First, with your 3rd book you have hit lot more than a 6. The way, characters are presented in your books, you are my favourite author. I have read biographies and like some a lot. But writing a fiction, with the details and sensitivity you put in your story, all I can say is you are the BEST!!!.
When I get old, and talk about my young days, I would sure talk about you. I am not a writer, so can’t describe my feelings properly, but I would remember you as a great and gifted someone of my time.
Comment by Harish — May 11, 2008 @ 6:33 am
Umm..
Not Hyderabad ..Ahmedabad !
Sorry !
Comment by Avani — May 11, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
SUPERB NOVEL.. I LOVED EACH AND EVERY ASPECT OF IT.. SPECIALLY VIDYA, RIOTS, AND OF COURSE GOVIND’S WAY OF HANDLING BUSINESS.. THANKS BHAGAT.. I AM VERY HAPPY THAT THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO WRITES BOOKS FOR “US”.. ACTUALLY I AM VERY DISTURBED .. I DONT KNOW WHY.. AFTER FINISHING THE BOOK I VE BECOME RESTLESS.. ITS GOOD THE WAY U BRING THE TOPIS OF RIOTS AND THESE SAFFRON GUYS.. WELL WHENEVER SOMEONE GETS KILLED, ITS NOT HINDU OR MUSLIM WHO DIES.. ITS A HUMAN BEING WHO DIES.. ITS HUMANITY WHICH DIES.. GREAT GOING MAN.. BUT PLS MAKE SURE THAT U RELEASES ATLEAST ONE BOOK A YEAR..
AND AGAIN THANKS FOR THINKING ABOUT THE YOUTHS WHO VE FIRE IN THEM..
HEY WHOEVER WHATEVER SAYS.. DONT CHANGE YOUR WRITING STYLE.. ITS AWESOME
sharath kumar pradhan
Comment by sharath kumar pradhan — May 12, 2008 @ 1:06 pm
Hi Chetan,
Yesterday night only i completed the your latest novel “3 Mistakes of my life” and now i regret for completing it so fast. It was again a fantastic story told in the most superb way it could have been. I cud not have imagined anyone describing the dark incidences of earthquake and riots in such a better way. Since i am from ahmedabad i loved the way you described it and special its pols…
Thanks for keeping up such a great work. Not only you lived up to the expectations for your thrid novel but also brought my expectations to higher level for you next work….. Just keep up your style of narrating the story…
Comment by Urvish Burman — May 12, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
i had no idea you had a new book coming out until yesterday,when i flipped the newspaper and saw the big,bright, yellow cover of the 3 mistakes (nice artwork with canceling the “mistake”)of my life. congratulations on a third book and on being India’s best-selling and most loved author!the article dealt with statistics and negative criticism you have received, and here’s my take on it. just because you wrote five point someone for the young generation doesn’t mean its “juvenile trash”. if using big,wordy sentences and conveying difficult-to-comprehend situations that fuck with your head is considered to be mature and praiseworthy, to hell with them! every student i know has loved that book. it means a lot to those who don’t even like reading! with that book, you proved that you can make even non-readers read. why? because you did some serious “holding the mirror up to nature” in a fun way.perhaps i’ve put it too simply compared to all the critics’ jargon, but i don’t care. and it was really the first time that i came across any negative criticism of your work. the second was of the price. might be a marketing ploy, might be a lot of business strategies that i’m not smart enough(nor do i care) to understand. all i remember is the day i bought five point someone and was glad to see i could even save on the hundred bucks i got. way better than wanting to read something else that’s nice and is ridiculously priced at 450 bucks. your books might have had the most number of copies sold, but your readers are way,way more. its like the da vinci code, since i bought your books, they never come back to me as someone or the other is always reading them!
if you can be a propagandist without going on a hunger strike and all that unnecessary drama,
if you can prove the cliche that the pen is mightier than the sword,
if you can provide joy,laughter, and love to people without making them escapists,
hey, you sure deserve to ROCK THE WORLD!!!
P.S. i know how good writers hate to see bad writing but you see, my powers of articulation are taking a holiday. forgive the dreadful prose, though i do hope you got what i tried to say. and anyway, chances are you haven’t even read it. though it is YOUR website!
Comment by amrita — May 12, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
i still half way thru…….
n m loving every bit of it….
got hold of the book on second visit to the crosswords…the first lot got sold in a day….
read till late yesterday nite….n din wanted to go to wrk …jus to finish the book…hehe
the way u write….its like m living that story…m thinkin as to wat govind must be doin now….damn gud…..still 11 chapters left….eager to go home n wrap it up tonite…
i agree with manish dat the dose of humour, as compared to fps…is quite less….
chetan, is this intentional (to keep it a bit dark)….or it just came up dat way????
will write more once i m done.
mihir gajrawala
Comment by mihir gajrawala — May 12, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
Hi Chetan
I’m so happy to know that you are coming to hyderabad.
I shall definetly come to see you there. I have read the 1st chapter of your new book.it’s really gripping.
cant wait to read the book.Its still not available in hyderabad.Gotta try again today.
Bye
Anu
Comment by Anuradha — May 12, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
Hi Chetan,
Got hold of your book and finished it in flat 3.5 hours…I enjoyed your first two books and enjoyed this one too…dont know how many people would have read it by now.Great work, cant wait for your next
Comment by Vikas — May 12, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
Hi Bro…
I was waiting desperately for your latest gem…I saw its release news on “MTV Wassup Youngistaan” on 9 and same day i was lucky to catch your interview on “Just Books” in night…I Went to Depot, Cosmos Mall, Bangalore on 8th to get your book…They had no clues about your latest work…Finally after revisiting same place next day 2 times and writing a flurry of curses in their guestbooks, finally they gave me a copy…You should have tied up with somebody else like Crossword etc…Well, a bill of 95 in hand hand and the book in other…”Modesty v/s Curisity”… I read it cover to cover on same day…Anyhow, What i felt after reading that masterpiece and what’s going in my mind, I’ll tell in a special way…. Keep watching your mails Bro…Will meet you on 18 for sure…Love you…Waiting for the Fourth one…
Comment by Dj — May 12, 2008 @ 5:07 pm
Sir, I am a student of class 12. I got my autographed copy of ur 4th book from you in kolkata, and it was a lifetime experience for me. My hands became cold when I rwached out to shake hands with you, but I did shake!
I have completed reading you book and for the second time after five point, you brought tears to my eyes.It is my fav buk till now. You are The GOD. I am really grateful to you. Thank you sir for coming to kolkata, and plzzzz visit hiland park again.
Comment by Subhendu Ghosh — May 12, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
Loved FPS and ONCC. Cant wait for the next one. How do I get hold of this book in the USA ?
Comment by turrtle — May 12, 2008 @ 11:31 pm
hey….read ur book…
rocking as ever…[:)]cheers…
Comment by deepika — May 13, 2008 @ 12:29 am
Hey Chetan
I must say u’ve inspired a whole lot of youngsters to share and express, let it be through blogs, short stories or anything else. I, along with so many others find your writing style unique, relatable and above all very interesting. Not only does it make me read more but it also gives me an impetus to write myself.
Your 1st two books were great. The third one will make it a hat-trick for sure. Wish you all the luck and really looking forward to lay my hands on the latest one.
Comment by Rohan — May 13, 2008 @ 3:57 am
hey buddy…
needless to say i loved ur two books and the theatre version directed by Nikila…
little disappointed tat u r not coming to chennai for the book launch..
and am really surprised tat ur books( being mainly male-centric) hv such a huge female reader base..
buying ur new book today..
cheers
deepak,chennai
Comment by Deepak — May 13, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Hey Mr.Bhagat! I’m glad and very excited to get your new book (which im definatly doing today!)I wasnt in town so i had no news what-so-ever about your new book!And,the day i returned back home i had e-mails,post mails,instant msgs o most of my frnds.They all know about me being a crazy die hard fan of yours! I’v read one night @ the call centre 12 times and the IIT one 15 times.And,its honestly been the most positive inspiration for me.I’m very glad and excited about the cost of the new book!*im cureently broke,as my monthly allowance is now zero* But,100 bucks is so fantastic!
P.s : your books are piled up at the top in my cupboard!
I LOVE your books and very much want to read more of yur books!
Till the day i read your book,I never liked indian authors.(not an offensive tone at all)
But,after reading them,your books have helped me to do a lotta things that i couldnt do today!
Wish you good luck on your other books!
- Your 16 year old fan! ^_^
Comment by Pranita — May 13, 2008 @ 1:34 pm
Hi Chetan,
This is my second comment on your blog.Well I am from Ahmedabad and I am hoping to meet you on 24th.Well you know even I have been writing a book about med school life coz there is where I come from.
Well I wanted to send you an excerpt of my book and get a honest appraisal from you.
Please can you tell me where to send it so that you can guide me.
Waiting for a reply from you..
Comment by Dr Karthik — May 13, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
Dear Sir…
First of all.. congratulations for your third book… and i am sure it will also rock the INDIA and World like your other book.
Well sir i am having a confusion:
starting lines you have written in your book are:
From: Ahd_businessman@gmail.com
Sent: 12/28/2005 11:40 PM
To: info@chetanbhagat.com
Subject: A final note
Sir, Actually Gmail the mail service provider site dont allow (_) underscores in its mail account.
you have written it is a real story .. sir there must be a printing mistake. is it so sir?
anyhow your book is very nice .. i have read about 100 pages. due to time constraints it will take 2-3 more days to complete this book.
narration english everything is simple yet beautiful.
All the best sir..
yours FAN
Dheeraj Kumar
Comment by Dheeraj Kumar — May 13, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
Hello Chetan,
I read the third book and found in similar flow to the previous 2. Are you planning to write the next book also into the same predictable flow or would you prefer to change the writing style?
The flow is simple and nice for everyone but we would want you to write something more indepth more about yourself or life of a particular character.
Regards
Bhargav
bhargavc@essar.com
Comment by Bhargav — May 13, 2008 @ 5:07 pm
Hey Chetan — Let me begin by wishing you luck on your new release — and if past trends are an indication — this one looks set to rock the reading fraternity as well !! Just picked up the 4 mistakes over the weekend and hope to enjoy reading it over the course of the next few days as and when professional work permits me to !
Unlike the others who love everything about you and your writing — guess the one thing that stands out in my mind is ” simplicity” — of the characters, the situations and the storyline — guess all of us in some small way or the other connect with some part of the story, the characters and their lives –credit of which goes to you Chetan
Do find the time sometime to share the effort that’s got put by you, your team and how you’ve managed to juggle professional demands and the desire to chase your dream of writing !!! I hope to do the same someday !
Keep rocking and God bless ! We’ll talk about your official webpage sometime later (some thoughts to make it connect with your readers better !!)
Comment by Sameer — May 13, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Hey Chetan — Let me begin by wishing you luck on your new release — and if past trends are an indication — this one looks set to rock the reading fraternity as well !! Just picked up the 3 mistakes over the weekend and hope to enjoy reading it over the course of the next few days as and when professional work permits me to !
Unlike the others who love everything about you and your writing — guess the one thing that stands out in my mind is ” simplicity” — of the characters, the situations and the storyline — guess all of us in some small way or the other connect with some part of the story, the characters and their lives –credit of which goes to you Chetan
Do find the time sometime to share the effort that’s got put by you, your team and how you’ve managed to juggle professional demands and the desire to chase your dream of writing !!! I hope to do the same someday !
Keep rocking and God bless ! We’ll talk about your official webpage sometime later (some thoughts to make it connect with your readers better !!)
Comment by Sameer — May 13, 2008 @ 7:01 pm
heyy i am your biggest fan.. i bet..
Comment by sharath kumar pradhan — May 13, 2008 @ 10:43 pm
Hi Chetan..Gross injustice!! What about your readers in the US? You never said when the book gets released in the US. I cant wait to read the book
Comment by Manoj W — May 14, 2008 @ 9:48 am
Hi,chetan!I am 15 year old cool boy. I read your book five point someone. It was very interesting.
I am about to start your second book-one night…. you are a cool writer. I like to read a mystery fiction& as you are a gifted writer, will you please try to write some?
Comment by Aditya — May 14, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
Hi Chetan,
Let me do a honest confession, I wasn’t into books few years ago. But thanks to ur books 5 point someone and one night at call center which actually got me addicted. And now i am eagerly waiting to start reading ur new book 3 mistakes of life, which i purchased last night. U must have heard this from ur fans that work has been excellent but i have to say it again that ur impressive way to express has a long lasting impression. I culd actually visualize the call center and the IIT campus. I have worked in a call center and I was impressed by the details which u managed to pen down. Thanks once again for giving ur readers a chance to “ENJOY” such books. Gr8 work and hope to meet u someday!!!
Vinayak Sharma
Comment by vinayak sharma — May 14, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
Hi..Chetan!!
I read five point someone whn I was in my final year of engineering at pune..
And it was like.. its d story of every student…every individual who is in college..and for those
who had passed out from college .it was like recollecting there memories…to refresh their
days..that memorable days of college!!
I was really able to corelate d instances of book to my real life ..!!!
Thanx ..relly Thanx a lot …!!!
I m at Ahmedabad ri8 now working here..and alredy purchased ur new book 3…
Hope to meet u on 24th may..whn u wuld be here …
Till then….
Keep Rocking…Stay Safe !!
Cheers!!!!!
Comment by Manish — May 14, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
I like you as a writer.Apart from full drama in your story,the great thing is that you use simplest english… which is making you so popular…
Kudos….
Comment by Avinash Natekar — May 14, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
I like you as a writer.Apart from full drama in your story,the great thing is that you use simplest english… which is making you so popular…
Kudos….
WAITING FOR YOUR THIRD BOOOOOKKKKKK
Comment by Avinash Natekar — May 14, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
Hi Chetan,
Sorry |Even i know that your book will launch in Pune on 25th of may, I already arranged your third book.
|I spent two days to find it, and just 6 hours to read it.
|See i am not a good reader. I not often read books but whatever i do i do with full of heart and mind.
First i want to tell some good about the book.
1. The Story
2. The various word which you used in books to explain the situations, like meal |For Omi is not profitable.
3.Your Consistency in writing your style . for Eg Use the word “love”.
4.The great start of your book which attracts attention.
5.The great way of writing that proves that you know about something. Like Probability example for your knowledge of maths.Like word Orkut, Like word Benefit of Doubt that shows that you know something about LAW. Aust. players name about your cricket knowledge. The speech of that Gujarati person to tell about your knowledge of Hinduism. etc etc.
6.The way of linking the various major and shocking events like WTC attack, Godhra Kand,Gujrat violence, Cricket victory, Earthquake.amazing work.
7.Your style of writing the story in other persons language.
8. The main thing is your view about india and your heart which is connected with India. This book may opposed by some group of peoples but it will be fine soon as we all are with you.
Now lets talk about little Criticism:
1.I read one another book of Paulo Chelo. The opening line was Once upon a time there was a …..
I hope you read that book. The first para in that book is not forgettable by any one who read that book. Am i right? If yes i just expect similar kind of phrases from you which we cant forget.Of course his style of writing is different than you, but accepting a better things is never a wong idea.Ya one more good thing about you that we cant forget the characters of your books. |Keep it up
So i expect some more improvement in you in your next book.
Till than Best of luck 4 your wonderful work which not even make us happy but also give some way of thinking.
Take care. Bye. And Ya have a nice evening. And due to this mail,this time your coffee will not prohibited you to drink it.
Comment by Tushar Mittal — May 14, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
Comment by Tushar Mittal — May 14, 2008 @ 9:23 pm
hey Chetan,
congrats on the release of “the 3 mistakes of my life”….it is pretty good till where i have read it (15 pages to be precise,acknowledgments and prologue not skipped)…
well i have read both of your other books also and i was very thrilled to read a very different perception of what happens at IIT!!
well to tell you the truth i am only 15! but i love every one of your 3 works and would love to read much more from you
cheers and warm regards from Mumbai
Aakriti
Comment by Aakriti Anand — May 14, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
oh ya Chetan(sir, if i must according to socially acceptable behavior)…one more thing.
i would like to meet you someday. it would be a delightful experience for me.
thanks for being so inspiring by being yourself.
Aakriti
Comment by Aakriti Anand — May 14, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
Just finished reading The 3 Mistakes of My life. Won’t pretend that I was impressed, but a nice book to read. Five point someone is one of the best works I’ve read. May be I could relate to it somewhere deep down because of my engineering background.
By the way I loved your second goal, “My second goal is a personal agenda to do whatever I can to make India a developed country as soon as possible.” It is my dream and goal as well. I’ve a bet going on with my girl friend that we will see India as a developed nation in our lifetime. Amen!!
Good Luck Chetan. Will wait for your next book.
Comment by Manjeet — May 15, 2008 @ 3:12 am
I want to tell you something. I am an avid reader and loved all of your books. But my best friend has never read anything more than study material in his life. When i told him the story of ! night at the call centre in short, he was hooked and thats how he read the first novel of his life. I am thankful to you for forming this habit in him. Your book helped him cross the hurdle and now hehas started reading more.
Comment by Shaina — May 15, 2008 @ 10:06 am
I loved your earlier books…Five point someone satiated our curiosity about the life in India’s premier technical institution…One Night @ Call Center was dark and humorous…I read a lot of reviews of the book before borrowing it from my MBA college’s library…most of the reviews were unkind…however I went ahead and read the book in a single go…once I read the first 10 odd pages, I couldn’t let go (same for the first book)…I postponed my assignments and quiz preparations indefinitely, to finish the book…and in the end, around 3 AM, I was satisfied…I loved the book despite what the critics foretold…
This book looks interesting as well…I guess the USP of your books is the simple narrative style…the price point is a huge bonus for the readers as well…
Once I finish your book, I will definitely write back to you…Since I shifted to anthr metro last wk, life has been hectic settling down and I didn’t get a chance to make it to the book launch…I would have loved to meet you in person…However I guess there will be other opportunities, maybe 2 yrs down the line!
Keep writing…
-Joi
Comment by Joi — May 15, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
This seems to be a fantastic book i have only read the first two chapters they seems to be exciting and have a capability of bounding the readers.
i goona to buy the copy today itself.one more great book by Chetan Bhagat
Comment by indarjeet rana — May 15, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Hi Chetan Bhagat,
I juz started reading 3.. juz finished half a chapter… not yet time to form an opinion, hmmm… but i feel from whatever i hav read so far, dat d characters resembles dangerously to Hari-I (havent got his name yet), Alok-Omi & Ryan-Ishan…..
thats it…. n trust me, ur first two books rocks byg time dude…. congratz…
N, lemma congratulate u on pricin of 3 too… earlier whenever i felt ike buyin sme books i used to buy frm street-side vendors, since i was(even now) never willin to shell out >200 for a book, how-much-ever i like it… 3, i juz bought today from Landmark, Forum, Bangalore… comes at pretty affordable price man.juz 95 bucks…
happy life,
luv, rahool…
Comment by Rahul C Raju — May 15, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
Wonderful set of principles.
Comment by Balaji — May 15, 2008 @ 6:47 pm
Hi Chetan,
I feel,even you will agree to the fact that you can’t write a book like Five point someone again!!
But even Alchemist or Da Vinci Code can’t be repeated and the list continues…
So, if the first reaction of every reader is - “Uhh!! gud, bt far from the first book”,then i dont see any reason for disappointment.
One thing is for sure, if somebody lifts the book then he cant put it down before finishing it!!
Thats your magic and i bow to it.
Yes, the book is really good, but i expected a lot better!! I can guess that you had very little options for making it spicy as its related to many real events, but that is what whole of india expects out of you.Everybody cant be Chetan Bhagat!!!!
By the way, when will you get out of shadow of this Ryan- Vroom - Ishan
And last but not the least, welcome to india…
Leave your job or whatever..but dont make us wait this much for the next one
Hope to catch you in bangalore.
Thanks for writing a wonderful book
Vivek
Comment by Vivek Kumar — May 15, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
feels gr8 to see u in action after 4 years. hope that ‘3 mistakes’ does better than the previous 2 novels by u…….
Comment by shriganesh — May 15, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Hi Chetan,
I just came across your website and blog randomly. I have read Five Point Someone..and enjoyed it thoroughly ! Your writing is very reader-centric…rather than attempting to create a work of art that appears oh-so-deep and intense (and which in most cases is so NOT!!)..u create reality in your stories, which is great ! Its the down-to-earth..”ohmigosh! the same thing happened to me !” feeling that makes readers wanna read on ! Will definitely be cathcing up on your latest book..
Keep it up ! All the best for future endeavours..
Take care,
Nadine
Comment by Nadine — May 15, 2008 @ 7:57 pm
Namaste Sir,
I’m feeling very bad(truly)as by accident i got to know about your third book as nowadays i dont watch t.v or read newspapers since I’m busy(pseudo)with my preparation for my masters.
i read both of your books.. bought 2 times and still bookless as my friends borrowed those and couldn’t retain their promise to return.
I liked both of your books. You have treated very psychologically. That made me there feel the character in the book. I also felt the respect for our culture and country which you felt while writing the books.
you are very successful staying in the criteria, set by you, for writing the book. I’m not LAYAK to criticize so I’m not doing that too. I’m just telling what i felt and think.
For my study carrier you are my role model. I always wanted to make my carrier as of your’s(100%). Which now seems to be a sweet dream i saw. Not only in study but also in social scale and the dream you see for our country i want to be like you. you are my role model for my real life…
Now i dream to meet you and talk with you someday..
Comment by Arvind Tomar — May 15, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
hello! sir
i read ur third book it is too good bye d way i got it accidently when i went for copy of “one night @…” nd completed it in one stroke of 6 hours..
all d characters r too gud except mama…
Comment by varun abbott — May 15, 2008 @ 11:13 pm
3 days of reading-at-night and i’ve finally finished “The 3 mistakes of my life”.. d pace was slow bt it was intentional as i wanted to be a part of it while i read it and reading it at 1 go wud’ve been unjust.. to be v honest i didnt find it as funny and witty as five point someone bt i dont think it was intended to be dat either.. in many subtle ways it taught us abt a few realities dat our nation and we as the next generation of it face.. all d characters were just what dey shud’ve been and no1 seemed out of place.. d practical yet pseudo-sensitive govind, the straight-from-the-heart omi and the passionate-for-cricket ish all were v likeable.. must confess that vidya made me fall for her.. bt i’m sure its not just me.. but the thing dat made me most happy was that this book had a message.. a message for us all.. and its upto us now to realise the worth of it.. thx for that Chetan..
Comment by Rohan — May 16, 2008 @ 5:25 am
Hiii Chetan,
Had to wait for hours @ my local bookstall to get my copy (About 200 copies of the book was sold by then and the shopkeeper remarked he hadn’t seen such a demand for a book other than the Harry Potter series..
)… But finished it off in 5 hours straight..I just couldn’t stop reading it once i started.. Just love the way you intermingle the romance in your books.. The romance with Prof.Cherian’s daughter in FPS and Govind’s romance with Vidya feel so,’GOOD’ ( I am not getting the right word.. )..!!
P.S- I wonder how many Suicide notes you’d start getting after T3MOML..
Comment by Sashank — May 16, 2008 @ 10:38 am
Hey Chetan, I have been waiting for this book number 3, but have been unable to lay my hands on it yet..Would be scanning the book stores this weekend…Quite a relief to know that the book has been untouched by the inflation rates in the country…LOL…:)..
Cheers !
Comment by Bharat K — May 16, 2008 @ 4:31 pm
hi chetan sir,
i’ll buy ur book tomorrow. i’m having alot to write but when I start writting its over with in half of the page.
can u assist me in writting. I’m form IIT-kgp.
any ways all the best for your ‘3′. it’ll gonna to be awesome.
love
Comment by kapil saini — May 16, 2008 @ 9:56 pm
hi Chetan
Just completed reading The 3 mistakes of my life. I’ts amazing,Apart from u style of narration and the plots of ur novels which allways strike a chord with the youth,I really like the never say die spirit portrayed in them.Despite problems,suicide attempts (Alok’s and Govind’s) the characters always emerge stronger and wiser in the end…whether it be Govind,Ish,Ryan,Alok,Shyam or Priyanka.
Congrats for creating such happening novels and lively characters.
Just a little request… I am sure some readers would love to have a novel with a girl narrator!
Comment by Ketaki — May 16, 2008 @ 10:55 pm
hi chetan,
i finished ur book 2day i reely luved da book i was cool.I had 2 appear 4 ma BTSxam but could’nt wait 2 dig in.my mom left 4 work &and dere was no stoppin’ me.i luved da characters very simple jus’ lyk ur previous books.i lyked da chemistry between govind &vidya. Ishaan and Omi wer cool 2.
All ur books have gotdat “FEEL GOOD FACTOR” abt them
thanx 4 such awunderful book
love u lotz…
akhila(ur wordls biggest fan)
Comment by akhila — May 16, 2008 @ 11:22 pm
dear chetan,
i dont wanna emulate any of ur die-hard fans out here.. but i’ve loved ur books.. read first 2 ‘epic novels’ - yes simple, sweet n above all real - guess dats wat makes them loveable.. doesnt matter if those are not literature greats, who wants to confuse our minds by readin those masterpieces by other famous authors..
a) ur best point wud be u bring de reality element wit ur work.. everyone can relate to them..
b) another point wud be it makes me feel i can write too.. maybe again cuz u keep it so simple.. n de whole story actually flashes in front of us, as if its happenin fo real..
ur success is evident in de fact dat ur books are still toppin de charts (guess keepin it low-priced helped it after all).. n our bollywood’s warmin up to them big time.. congrats !!
by de way, if u do read dis comment cud u please clarify wat ‘pol’ means ?!? jus started 3rd book.. sorry fo being ignorant if dats such a common word.. my web searches havent come up wit anythin good so far..
thanx fo writin these books.. hope someday all of us cud tell stories of our own..
n congrats again fo de success.. if u think u owe it to ur fans, please keep writin.. heard u wanna stop writin books n move on to screenplays.. i know its commercially more viable, but please ur rs.95/- books wud be missed my many, if not all..
dr. anurag
Comment by anurag — May 17, 2008 @ 3:20 am
hey chetan sir!!
my my must say…u do know how do get tears to someone’s eyes!!!
i cried during the latter part of the book, starting from where Mama’s son is declared a victim of the godhra blast…..i saw a documentary on it so i know what it was like…..
it was a very good book and i as a 15yr old can say that i enjoyed it (i still dunno whether the book was meant for my type of audience but i couldnt resist!!)
congrats again on creating a masterpiece with a difference…
thanks fro being the inspiring Indian that you are
loads of good wishes and hope,
cheers,
Aakriti
Comment by Aakriti Anand — May 17, 2008 @ 5:02 am
I dont realy know if you will read my comment becoz of so many comments already before mine….I read your “5 pt. sumone”….it was surely rocking and that book inspired me to write stories …thnkyou for ur inspiration….
Comment by Parth Walunjkar — May 17, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
hey chetan,
I srsly dn know whether u’ll check out this comment or not coz yes m “reeli reeli”–(now dn think y do girls say a word twice as if it wud change d meanin or smthin like dat hehe!) very late…..i dn know how to thank u for all ur books…i mean i was srsly a depressed idiot b4 i read ur books but u knw wat my life has changed (i srsly do mean it!!!) …..i love ur books n respect u so much for dat!!….got so much to say,to share…..buh! but dn knw dat if all reeli matters to u!
anyways.. all d best chetan u ROCK!!
i’ll pray dat u reach to more n more success in ur life…..
n yeah m always dere 2 read ur books so write as many as u can but i wont ever get bored….i dn know whether u wud think of it or not but srsly chetan “WHAT EVER U WRITE MEANS A LOTTTTT 2 ME!”
m sendin loads of gud wishes ur way……keep writing!!
N YEAH B D SAME DOWN 2 EARTH SWEETOO AS U R….
GOD BLESS YA!
Comment by neha — May 17, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
hi! GURU!
took my heart again! it was straight 24 hours and i read our explosive material in only a single seat!have to admit you are KIng at words! you play with them as hari,govind,neha,vidya,alok,Ryan,omi,ish plyas with thier lives.your are real master! your novels are near to me then any one else in my life…. i can see my seld running in them….working over your life…my greets to Anusha mem too..i Love both of you…May god bless you!
Comment by Hardik — May 17, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
Hi Chetan,
Read “The three mistakes of my Life” finally.
[SPOILER WARNING: FOR OTHER READERS WHO HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK, MY COMMENTS CONTAINS SPOILERS]
I am not very impressed.
Firstly, the characters. For the last three books, the three leading characters of your books have been the same. Only names have changed - Nothing else. I want something different every time I read a new book.
Secondly, some of the events that unfolded in the story were quite unrealistic. I mean taking the boy to Australia and all was too “not-believable” types. Maybe writing it differently would have helped.
Thirdly, there were many sub-plots which didn’t really add up a value to the whole story. I mean, what did these guyz want to do with Ali and Australian team. How taking the boy to Australia helped the story? What if Fred would have said “OKay, the boy is good. Bye.”
Fourthly, I really wanted to know when in the entire story did Govind get time to read your novels and how did he connect to you as someone whom he can vent is frustration before committing a suicide. This shows you used this e-mail thing to make the story gripping right from the first page. I feel something about how he read your books in between the events of his life in the story would have done the trick here.
And lastly, the voilence at the end was really not called for. I mean, you created three characters, people read the entire book and form an image of all three of them. But in the end they seemed to be someone else. I am sure if there were people like Omi, Ishaan and Govind somewhere they wouldn’t have done what they did in the climax. Probably they would have tried to run or something more smart but surely not try to kill 60 people. And all that “Cylinder Bursting” thing was too heroic. Don’t you think it was not in the character of these three guys.
I would give 4/10 for your book. Still would love reading your future books. I just hope it is not about three friends where one main protagonist is CONFUSED, one of his friend is STUPID and the third one is COOL DUDE.
Love,
Pritesh Pathak
Comment by Pritesh Pathak — May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 pm
Hello Chetan,
Nice work on bringing out 3moml. I would like to say that although the story is highly addictive, (as usual), am not feeling very entertained by reading this book(have currently finished around 100 pages). Lets see how’s it like, further ahead.
But frankly, a college campus environment excites me much more, than a dull cricket shop environment, and mindless quarrels in politics.
Plus I would like to say that, mobile phones(although introduced earlier), were quite rare in the year 2000-2001, in India.( If I am not mistaken, thats the year around which the story is taking place) So writing so much about smsing at that time, seems a bit ridiculous, especially since most people came to know about sms only after 2003. Anyways that’s a lame issue.
One last thing, did Govind get a 100 in both class 10 and 12? Am confused. He himself says he got 100 in maths in 10, whereas Ish says he got it in 12.
Best of luck for all your future ventures, and keep up the good work.
P.S.- I simply love your writing style, hehe..
Comment by Satwinder Singh — May 18, 2008 @ 12:15 am
My views on “The Three Mistakes of My Life”…………….
Awakening a generation to reading takes more than some sheer magic and Chetan has proved that in sense more than one, he’s an Indian Rowling.
With his third novel, he has matured lot more and has ably intertwined serious real issues like Riots, Earthquakes, Cricket, Religions and Politics in a single package.
Characters in his tale are larger than life and often you feel them coming to life and making you feel emotions in a way, you never thought was possible.
His witty humor retains the charm exhibited in his previous worlds of IIT & Call Centers. Like his earlier works, his words on paper will soon translate to a colorful life on 35 mm this time as well.
A reader is left dumbstruck as Chetan captures the real soul of India in Cricket and spins a suspense marvel, which you can’t put down till Ali hits a six in London.
A blissful forbidden romance in midst of all gruesome tensions lends a special charm and Vidya’s persona scores a perfect century without even a single swing of a bat.
The delicacy of religious sentiments, the ferociousness of riots, the shrewdness of politics, the felicity of love, the bond of friendship and the craze of cricket everything finds an apt place in his imaginations.
Chetan is the undisputed King of author’s fraternity and no doubt his books have smashed sales records of 7 figures with ease.
Critics may continue questioning Chetan’s contribution to the literary universe, but the truth remains that words from his pen pluck the strings of Indian hearts in every dimension, like nothing else.
Comment by Dj — May 19, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
Hello Chetan,
I am still reading your latest book 3 misstakes of my life and i can easily relate it with the exact story of my life. I really like your all book. i think your series of book and series of my life is very same. As when i was in college then 5 point someone released, then when i was doing job in call center then One Night at call center came and now i am establishing my own business so your latest venture is there. I also like your writing style. PLZ DONT CHANGE IT.
Looking forward to read your next book. Hopefully on bachlor and married life dilemma haahhahah
All the best!!!!!
Thanks and Regards,
Jay
Comment by Jay — May 23, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
hey chetan
First of all lemme congratulate you for the huge success of the 3rd book.YOU ROCK !!!
Have read the book and its amazing as expected. I think you have given a new meaning to the youth of india and made realised that everyone is unique & a hero in his own ways irrespective of the looks, acads & strata of society.
Another revolution u’ve brought is the kind of names you give to your characters like Hari, vidya, govind … people have started loving such out-of-fashioned names once again.
Well, from the book’s front page i came to knw that you are back to india. Thats a gr8 gr8 news for all ur fans including ME. But the sad part is that i couldn’t meet u though i wand it the most after finishing the book 3. Today only i came to knw that u were in Ahmedabad on 24th. Man… i missed it.
But you are doing a gr8 job. Keep up the good work. You are a hot topic of discussion in young india.
Thanks & Njoy !!!
varsha
Comment by varsha ahuja — May 26, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
hi chetan,
hope u dont mind me callin u by name as me only 15 …… well, hv read the 1st 2 buks ……. awesomly superb, both of ‘em …… gonna buy the 3rd buk in a couple of dayz …..
well, thnx for pricing the book at mere rs.95 at such an inflationary era but even if the book costs 10 times the current price i wud buy it anyway …..
its the first time me proud of an author …. the characters seem so real and interactive …… well, u hv successfully achieved all ur principles of wriring ……
good luck and keep writing 4ever ……. ‘cuz i jus love ur works……..
Comment by Ayush — May 27, 2008 @ 12:28 am
3 cheers on that.
Comment by Anjali — June 9, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
Hai chetan,
I have read the previous two books.they were really good.I appreciate your
way of writing.I could not read ypur third book as I had my exams all may.
Now I am heading to read it.Three cheers to your success……..
Comment by Sharvani — June 18, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
Hi Chetan Sir!!
I have just finished your third book “The 3 mistakes of my life”. I liked it. But I liked One Night@Call Center more than that.
Hats off to your style of writing (narrating the story in 1st person).
You Explain the situations so well, that one feels like he himself/herself has lived the role of the character in scene. Not all authors are able to do that.
And of course, The english is so simple.
I am now going to start read “Five Point someone” in next couple of days.
I tell you how your books affect me:
1) I feel gud and different living in the virtual world u create for us which make me forget the chaos around me for sometime and i feel better.
2) Improves my communication skill.. e.g. the line (”Can we make an exception….” Ish’s reply to Mr Greener, which is a great tactic to get the things done.)
3) I feel in some manner, these will help me in becoming much better human being (not sure but may contribute)
4) I never liked reading books but I started this hobby with “One night at call center”. And then read 3 mistakes. I think this journey will go on now.. Thanks for the superb and so articulate gift to us.
Comment by Maninder Singh — June 21, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
Hi Bhaghat,
I read all the three books, your work was impressive.If we look at 3 individual books each one is simple but outstanding.All books made me laugh,think and enjoy ……….thanks for that
But one feedback i have it for you is that the plots are becoming same even though the backdrop is changing, this is not good for a good writer like you(Friendship+[backdrop]+sex+Sad Happenings).
We hope next one will be a different, simple and an innovative one of course with Chetan Bhaghat mark.
Best Regards,
Chaitanya.
Comment by chaitanya t k — June 24, 2008 @ 4:36 pm
hi Chetan….
i’ve read all ur three books.No doubtt i’ve loved them.
u create a magic in your books.your best book was
five point someone.I really liked because Hari’s n my life had
some similarity….
the best part your books are…
-the stories are really very down to earth.u never get bored.The plots u choose
is always unique.
-the research work abt everything..in iit ofcours u didnt need help
but in the other two books each and everything u have written was
were such “eye-openers”.
-the best part is ur love stories….they create a lot of chemistry
and the way u’ve potrayed a girls mind in ur every book really is
like a cream on a cake….
please naver stop writting.keep the good work going.
my best wishes are always with u…..
your admirer,
Shreyas
Comment by shreyas — June 30, 2008 @ 10:13 pm
heyya Chetan!!!
well this is the first time that m online m trying to get into ur blogs and yo site…I always thought how can one waste his time by getting involved in books n novels,,but trust me 1 try on yo novel and the whole idea has changed now… After reading yo first two novels i simply loved your work and the language u have used to come across indian youth..and now when the 3rd one is already out after giving away the exams here i am going strong on it,.,(half done)… can’t wait wats gonna happen the next chapter…lol
chalo,.enuf of the crap from me,,.
u know u simply ROCK chetan,.
keep up the good work,.
and i wish billion other readers get into habbit of reading initiating wid yo novels,..
cheers!!!
Comment by Gaurav kalia — July 3, 2008 @ 5:22 pm
Hi Chetan,
your two books FPS and ONACC are amzaing. I had never had come across such stuff before. You Rock!!!!
And the best thing about your books is your language.Hats off to your courage in liberal use of invective words which youngsters like me used to use liberally in our college days and hence, it somewhere connects ! Please keep up the great stuff and all the best for your movie HELLO. May it become a blockbuster as we are fed up of CHOCOLATE HERO MOVIES!!! Thanks and bye. Have a great time
Comment by Amey Poyekar — July 3, 2008 @ 7:31 pm
Hi Chetan,
Even i did by virtue of reading this novel… Amazingly written story… The bollywodism is there but even that is wonderfully displayed… Please keep on writing such stories…
Have read all your books. Shall be honest that i didn’t really like one night but the other two were awesome… I finished 3 mistakes in one go… Didn’t really feel like leaving it in between…. I am myself a s/w professional and find it hard to cope up at home as well as job.. Its great to see a professional actually take out time for writing… And the work is amzaing… For once i felt that you actually met Govind
A big fan of yours…
Harpreet
Comment by Harpreet — July 10, 2008 @ 1:34 pm
Im a biiiiiiiggg fan of u brother….just keep writin da books….
YOU ROCK….!!!!!!
thnx fr redefining our styles of reading….!!!!!
Comment by Rohan — July 12, 2008 @ 12:04 am
Hi Chetan,
Have read 2 books and just started 3rd, you were talking about in last chapters of “one night @ the call center ” book how would user take it the God Talking part of book,. thats okay, i suggest one more horrible alternative/turn sam missing priyanka at ending, ofter-all thats what happen in india the most.i dont need to say ‘i am just like sam’ only difference its a sw professional.
I liked your 2 books am sure 3rd will be good too(just started reading).I never read except motivation,mgmt books but you are just rocking.
Best of Luck fo ryour future works.
Cheers,
Uday Kumar Lazurus
Comment by Uday Kumar Lazurus — July 29, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
Hi Chetan!
M bowled over by your novels. Your writing style, narration, characters, themes… like everything is just amazing…. yet so breezy and casual… I have read all three of your novels & I am just completely in love with them… its really great to see or feel when someone like this connects with readers so easily….it won’t be an easy task but i guess it comes just naturally to you….Man, keep up your writing as it is…the losers in your novel are just so adorable…..I have taken your writings quite seriously & am picking your works for my PHD Research….& am sure it would be a roller coaster ride… waiting to read more from you….
cheers,
Nikita
Comment by Nikita — August 23, 2008 @ 1:57 am