I hadn't read Chetan Bhagat for at least 5 years, having read his books last in college. Given this, I thought of most of the criticism and ridicule surrounding his writing as actually being jealousy. I have found more than enough people who have claimed that Chetan stole their life story/ stories for his books or got someone they knew to ghost write his books, etc.
'2 States' however brought into stark contrast what a terrible writer Chetan actually is. Not only is his grammar dysfunctional, his prejudices and his prurience seem so pungent that his writing will end up frustrating you.
At least 2 people have told me that '2 States' was based on their life and was thus, plagiarized by Chetan. An equal number told me that their love story was the same as '2 States'. Above all, Chetan is a brilliant marketer because every B-Schooler who happens to fall in love/ get married in B-School will tend to call '2 States' as the book that defines his/ her love story.
I got this book free of cost and even then, it disgusted me. Read at your own peril.
'2 States' however brought into stark contrast what a terrible writer Chetan actually is. Not only is his grammar dysfunctional, his prejudices and his prurience seem so pungent that his writing will end up frustrating you.
At least 2 people have told me that '2 States' was based on their life and was thus, plagiarized by Chetan. An equal number told me that their love story was the same as '2 States'. Above all, Chetan is a brilliant marketer because every B-Schooler who happens to fall in love/ get married in B-School will tend to call '2 States' as the book that defines his/ her love story.
I got this book free of cost and even then, it disgusted me. Read at your own peril.
