2 states review - Chetan Bhagat's new novel

Welcome to 2 States, a story about Krish and Ananya. They are from two different states of India, deeply in love and want to get married. Of course, their parents don’t agree. To convert their love story into a love marriage, the couple have a tough battle in front of them. For it is easy to fight and rebel, but it is much harder to convince. Will they make it? From the author of blockbusters Five Point Someone, One Night @ the Call Center and The 3 Mistakes of My Life, comes another witty tale about inter-community marriages in modern India.
Looks to me that Mr. Bhagat has started writing novels that can be easily turned into stereotype Bollywood movies.

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  • Anil Jain
    Anil Jain
    Have you read it??? is it better then 5 point someone???

    I didn't like other two (one night @ call center, 3 mistakes of my life).

    -CB
  • Harshad Italiya
    Harshad Italiya
    Let's see what Bhagat has written in this novel.
    Same here crazyboy i like 5 point someone most.
  • Saandeep Sreerambatla
    Saandeep Sreerambatla
    He written 5 point some one as a novel.

    When his book one night at call center made as a movie he wanted to write scripts for movies rather than novels.

    3 mistakes is in the same lines.

    I didnt read this book 2 states will read it once i get it.
  • Aashish Joshi
    Aashish Joshi
    i couldn't even go through 2 chapters of three mistakes (the fourth one was writing this book!! 😁)

    And, i am not even going to bother with 2 states.. I think mr bhagat is a one book wonder!!
  • Kaustubh Katdare
    Kaustubh Katdare
    I read ...
    1. Five point someone: Because it was about engineers.
    2. One Night At Call Center: Because it of peer pressure. πŸ˜›
    I did not read:
    3. Three Mistakes of My Life: Because I learned from my previous two mistakes 😁
  • Ratnadeep
    Ratnadeep
    Have just finished reading 2 states. Guys, must say it is absolute pleasure reading Chetan again. He is back in form after two disasters. Next to 5 point someone, it is absolutely hillarious and fun going through the book. fast paced, no time to blink here.
  • piyushkolikho
    piyushkolikho
    Finished reading 2 states at a go yesterday...

    Probably a year back I attended a seminar at MS University,Baroda, where Chetan Bhagat had promised that every page of his next book will make the reader emotionally cry, didn't find any substance of that sorts in "2 States", rather the book fails to deliver to the expectations. There is no publicity for this book. C'mon Mr. Bhagat "You too need publicity".

    Too many words are spent narrating the customs and nature of Punjabi and Tamil folks which gets vapid and well-worn . Like all other books of his, '***' is an integral part yet again.

    Unlike the previous 3 books the narrator is shown a little insenstive and unromantic.

    Sorry to say Mr. Bhagat but it feels you haven't put your 100 % to this book.
  • Anil Jain
    Anil Jain
    Two exactly oppsite reviews in two posts (Ratandeep and Piyush) 😁

    Welcome to CE both of you.. keep rocking at CE.

    -CB
  • Ratnadeep
    Ratnadeep
    Needless to say, Piyush did finish the book at a go.
    I do agree that it doesn't make you emotionally cry, but mate, the book is witty. Its based on Chetan's own marriage he says. Personally don't believe it, but if its true, one rocking marriage it was.
  • Kaustubh Katdare
    Kaustubh Katdare
    I can bet my Motorola Razr V3 on this novel being written to turn it into a bollywood flick.
  • Saandeep Sreerambatla
    Saandeep Sreerambatla
    oh! is it πŸ˜€

    So I will read it this weekend to give a review.

    Ratnadeep, Please introduce yourself in the Introductions section.

    #-Link-Snipped-#
  • Ratnadeep
    Ratnadeep
    I will not say it is a master piece but yes the writer has actually evolved from his earlier 3 books. Though many may not agree but this one is the best out of all the four books now available in the market. Story is very simple. I was almost smiling throughout the book. It is a story of a Punjabi Munda (boy) meeting a Tamil Ponnu (girl) in IIMA setup. We will say, what big deal in today’s scenario but then yes a couple of years ago it was for sure a big deal. The story progresses at a reasonable pace. The first phase of the book introduces the lead characters – Krish & Ananya. It begins with how they meet each other. In spite of being in one of the biggest institutions where studies are a priority, they manage to fall in love. People will love these tidbits of life. The second & third phase involves the introduction of families, their dislike of each other, their disapproval of the relationship and how Krish pataofies the Tamil Family. Each chapter is a delight to read and the familiar settings of the places makes it all the more fun to read. The fourth section of the book has the reverse act where Ananya has to ensure that everyone in Krish’s family likes her and how she manages that. The fifth section focuses on the meeting of two families. And the last section concentrates on the end, well yes a Happy End where the boy marries the girl with the approval of both the families and then they live happily ever after.
    I cannot say which section of the books is most enjoyable. All sections have their own importance in their own way. The story emphasizes on the family bonding, the togetherness and yes the never ending love in the relationship. The story also dwells upon the relationship of father-son, son-mother, husband-wife, the in-laws, the typical Punjabis born and brought up in Delhi, the staunch Tamil Brahmins. Between, one even finds the touch of the spirituality in the story and a moral teaching on Forgiveness which is beautifully put in by way of interesting relationship between ex-army father and IIMA graduated son. There are some funny incidents picked from day to day life which I am sure each one of has gone through so it is easy to relate.
    All said and done – the final word on the book is that it is worth picking up and makes a good read. So, please go and check it out for yourself on the shelves in bright red color.
  • Saandeep Sreerambatla
    Saandeep Sreerambatla
    The_Big_K
    I can bet my Motorola Razr V3 on this novel being written to turn it into a bollywood flick.

    I will also bet me newly bought yet to receive laptop πŸ˜€
  • piyushkolikho
    piyushkolikho
    To be honest as I was inching towards the end comparing the width of the book left to the width of the book I had read, I was feeling awfully low thinking that I will again have to wait for another year or probably more to read my favorite author's book again.

    Ratnadeep, I agree with you that there is no match to Chetan's witticism and I am a big fan of his, but can one even compare "2 States" with "Five Point Someone" ?
  • Anil Jain
    Anil Jain
    It was diffenately a nice read for me.

    After earlier two disasters Chetan looks back in form. I would not rate it better than 5 point someone. But somehow, at some places, it was no less then the oldies as well.

    Awesome Indian Novel, showed the true Indian culture 😁 !!! Finished the novel in a one sitting. 6 Hours Flat !!! 😁

    -CB
  • durga ch
    durga ch
    I will not read the book what so ever. I was pulled into 'Chetan's world' by my colegue with 'three mistakes of my life'.I dont' blame him. but these writings are not for me. I don't really have any enthusiam to commit second mistake of my life.
    By the way why are we saying 'four books' ??? are we worried only about a single author? don't we have any other authors whose books are worth reading?
  • Saandeep Sreerambatla
    Saandeep Sreerambatla
    There was one more msot awaited novel The Lost Symbol by Dan brown which is again a disaster!!!
  • Anil Jain
    Anil Jain
    I can bet my Motorola Razr V3 on this novel being written to turn it into a bollywood flick.
    When will you change your ages old Motorola Razer V3 Black 😁

    By the way why are we saying 'four books' ??? are we worried only about a single author? don't we have any other authors whose books are worth reading?
    Probably thread is for Chetan Bhagat's novel review so everyone is talking about his 4 novels.

    -CB
  • NatureBoi
    NatureBoi
    I have read around 60 to 70 pages of the book. Somehow it seems better tham his previous attempts. But whether it is on par with Five Point Someone remains to be decided.

    😁
  • kharesm
    kharesm
    This novel rocks. It drives you deep into the story. Entertaining!
  • Kaustubh Katdare
    Kaustubh Katdare
    Any more reviews, anyone? πŸ˜€

    Can we expect bollywood flick on "2 States"?
  • Anil Jain
    Anil Jain
    Definately, Infact I think this time Chetan has scripted this novel for a movie script only 😁. This novel has all the spices of a bollywood movie.

    -CB
  • Saandeep Sreerambatla
    Saandeep Sreerambatla
    I got the book , will post a review at night πŸ˜€
  • yadavundertaker mohit
    yadavundertaker mohit
    still don't get the book....it will take some more days to post reviews
  • Saandeep Sreerambatla
    Saandeep Sreerambatla
    I have read the book!!

    Its a ready made bollywood movie !!!

    keeping the above factor aside the narration is excellent , play is portrayed in a very good way.

    You can give a read , Its a complete love story no importance to any carrer goals etc..

    A good read!!
  • Pensu
    Pensu
    Its an awesome.He is specialist in explaining situations.And i am also living in south india near chennai,so it seems like you are somewhere connected to it. Worth reading.
  • AlameluKrishnan
    AlameluKrishnan
    Maybe a bollywood flick.............. but quite entertaining though.............

    both the Punjabi family and the Tamil family are portrayed beautifully............... good and very light read

    There may not be huge take away from the read but you enjoy while reading which is what we can look forward to once in a while

    ~Alamelu
  • kaspal
    kaspal
    Rapidshare link of the book

    removed
  • burhan786
    burhan786
    Download the Book from here


    Admin Note: We do not encourage piracy.
  • Guttu
    Guttu
    on the table lying for 2 days. But I don't feel like reading that book.
  • yadavundertaker mohit
    yadavundertaker mohit
    Guttu
    on the table lying for 2 days. But I don't feel like reading that book.



    you should read it ...

    it is really a nice novel....i completed it in 5 hours on the day i got it....


    a good description of different cultures of INDIA....
  • Guttu
    Guttu
    Finally read it. 6/10. Read it and never read it again. It's a typical bollywood film. Last 15 odd pages are total junk. You'll want to tear those pages.
  • sherya mathur
    sherya mathur
    Welcome to 2 States,
    the story based on two charactert Krish and Ananya. They are from two different states of India.both love each other by heart and want to get married. but, their parents don’t agree. for getting married both of two faced a lot of problems .I like this book book and read this online.
  • Gurjeet Singh
    Gurjeet Singh
    I have Read this book and find quite interesting in middle but boring in climax..overall fine πŸ˜€
  • Manish Goyal
    Manish Goyal
    Today i read this book and liked it very much

    It is nice with full spices to make someone read this book fully


    but boring in climax..overall fine
    Agreed πŸ˜€
  • sbscetferozpur
    sbscetferozpur
    i think five point.... is nice

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