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Chetan Bhagat has mesmerized me through his creative writing. I have read all his books. They are wonderful. The language is superb and is handled with dexterity. The context is Indian. The characters are all Indians. The stories are in sync with our people and the happenings around us.
‘Revolution 2020’ is the latest from Chetan Bhagat. The story revolves around triangular love and the frustration of the one who lost out at the end. The build up is terrific. There is a corrupt politician. The rot in the current system of education is well documented. The struggle of the middle class and the lower class to attain success shakes us. There is a sub plot. Raghav publishes a newspaper. It reminded me of the epic struggle in 'Northern Light' by A.J.Cronin. Quite unlike 'Northern Light' Raghav gives up when adversity strikes him. The author somehow lost his bearings towards the end. He could not sustain the crescendo. The story ends with a whimper. The conclusion is rudderless and is a poor cousin to the beginning and the middle that are forceful.
‘Revolution 2020’ is a very good attempt to project the helplessness of the average Indian. The relentless onslaught of corruption and unfair practices that has vitiated his life is portrayed well. ‘Revolution 2020’ would have been revolutionary if the author had worked on the conclusion like his earlier creations.
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Hi, I have read this book at one go.. Its quite filmy and seems copied from Bollywood films.., I personally suggest not to go for this, rather go for any inspirational book. Earlier books of Mr Bhagat was really good, like five point someone and 2 states. I prefer 2 states was amazing book as it was raising the issue of inter caste marriage in Indian continent
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