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D: Ten Years. Two Lives. One Cafe.
This is not a story. It might be long, and have chapters. It might even appear like one—with a beginning, and an end, and also a middle, but it still isn't one. It is a journey.
It begins in early 2003, where fate throws destiny D—a spunky and spontaneous teenage girl, and the author A—a mumbling socially awkward prepubescent young boy, involuntarily together over a chance meeting at a café. But as all non-stories go, what begins as one impulsive-yet-hurried meal expands into more than a decade’s worth of meetings, musings and repartees. Rest as they say, is history.
It’s a thrilling adventure of two people and the challenging travails of growing up, following heart-to-heart conversations between D and A, as they talk about the past, the present and the future over cups of coffee and accompanying croissants, exploring everything that floats around in this universe, allowing us to tag along with them in their journey and slowly diffuse in their lives.
It begins in early 2003, where fate throws destiny D—a spunky and spontaneous teenage girl, and the author A—a mumbling socially awkward prepubescent young boy, involuntarily together over a chance meeting at a café. But as all non-stories go, what begins as one impulsive-yet-hurried meal expands into more than a decade’s worth of meetings, musings and repartees. Rest as they say, is history.
It’s a thrilling adventure of two people and the challenging travails of growing up, following heart-to-heart conversations between D and A, as they talk about the past, the present and the future over cups of coffee and accompanying croissants, exploring everything that floats around in this universe, allowing us to tag along with them in their journey and slowly diffuse in their lives.
248 pages, Paperback
First published February 10, 2013
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July 22, 2013
Heard a lot on this. But personally did not like it. I felt emotions should be explained in more simple way. Somewhere it felt like not reading a book but reading some study material.
January 2, 2019
The story goes on a little too slow and isn't for people who search for thrill or instant stimulation. To be frank, any stimulation. It doesn't make you sad or anything. Its a friendly book, you can read in public without embarrassing yourself with sudden pools of tears and stuff. Its more like a book, you would save for a rainy day and a cup of coffee
February 13, 2018
The book was different from other books. But I felt for the climax it had there were just too many pages and also too many typos. Sometimes with generic names you don't know what the author is referring to.
February 25, 2013
Read D,and found it to be extremely rich in language. Good use of alliterations(" She might have been my muse,but I was her mouse",one more: It was time to pick a side, or run and hide.)also one specialty I found in the language is use of opposites blending nicely with the flow.eg: "I could make other such tall claims,but I knew that I was falling short."
Secondly a self deprecating humor,makes you laugh,especially shopping experience with D,left me in splits.
The topic chosen was little vague for a 24 yr old,shows his maturity to handle the topics such as destiny,karma,luck etc. The way he learns from his own experiences,in conversation with Destiny.
The flip side I found little monotony setting in later half of the book. Like suddenly drifting from the topic and dont know how to end the book.
All in all could not make out this novel is of a debutante's.
Enjoyed reading,all the best for future books.
Secondly a self deprecating humor,makes you laugh,especially shopping experience with D,left me in splits.
The topic chosen was little vague for a 24 yr old,shows his maturity to handle the topics such as destiny,karma,luck etc. The way he learns from his own experiences,in conversation with Destiny.
The flip side I found little monotony setting in later half of the book. Like suddenly drifting from the topic and dont know how to end the book.
All in all could not make out this novel is of a debutante's.
Enjoyed reading,all the best for future books.
March 20, 2013
A Saturday afternoon, the morning bus ride to college, an evening without work: the book was with me throughout!
A teenager myself, there were a lot of things i could relate to and the simplicity of the solutions and the opinions which one might have at this age is what makes this book a good read.
The language is so fresh and makes you want to turn the page looking for another witty sentence. The chats at the cafe, late night walks and love for everything food is composed with interesting turns and reality checks. I especially loved the characterisation and the way the story unfolded to introduce you to karma, hope and luck. (read Luck: He is every girls dream!)
Definitely recommended for your bookshelf!
A teenager myself, there were a lot of things i could relate to and the simplicity of the solutions and the opinions which one might have at this age is what makes this book a good read.
The language is so fresh and makes you want to turn the page looking for another witty sentence. The chats at the cafe, late night walks and love for everything food is composed with interesting turns and reality checks. I especially loved the characterisation and the way the story unfolded to introduce you to karma, hope and luck. (read Luck: He is every girls dream!)
Definitely recommended for your bookshelf!
February 23, 2013
What i really liked in the writing is really fresh. i have always found indian writers to have a pattern. you just know when you are reading a book by an indian author, but aniruddha comes across as different.
the story line, the character mapping, the mood, everything compliments each other.
all in all a perfect book to take in a cafe, and chill out with :)
the story line, the character mapping, the mood, everything compliments each other.
all in all a perfect book to take in a cafe, and chill out with :)
June 20, 2019
Beautiful cover, I must say! The story is not mushy, it is very easy to imagine, and a quick read because of that. It is quite worth reading, I feel, is this tale of two lives and one café. It might even be worth revisiting sometime soon. Thanks to that friend who brought this book to my notice!
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