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Mixed Emotions: Love, Lust and Friendship
In the lively and fast-paced world of MBA life, four friends—Arjun, Riya, Neha, and Swapnil—find themselves caught in a whirlwind of emotions, redefining their views on love, lust, and friendship. Each of them brings something special to the group, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationships, unspoken feelings, and personal struggles. Arjun, the charming and smart one, is often torn between following his heart and making practical decisions. Riya, ambitious and independent, tries to balance her fast-moving romance with her desire to stay true to herself. Neha, the dreamer, pushes the boundaries of traditional love, while Swapnil, the group’s comedian, hides his deeper feelings behind his jokes. As they go through their MBA journey together—full of late-night study sessions, stressful exams, and unexpected love triangles—they learn that emotions can be both exciting and overwhelming. Through the highs and lows, they discover that friendship can be both a comforting refuge and a challenging storm. “Mixed Love, Lust, and Friendship” is a heartfelt story about the complexities of human connections, showing that with the right friends, life’s messiest moments can be full of meaning.
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Published November 17, 2024
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December 1, 2024
Mixed Emotions: Love, Lust, and Friendship written by Sumesh Khatua. In the vibrant world of MBA life, four friends - Arjun, Riya, Neha, and Swapnil - find themselves entangled in a complex web of emotions, redefining their perspectives on love, lust, and friendship. Each character brings their unique personality to the group, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationships, unspoken feelings, and personal struggles.
The story delves into the lives of these four friends, showcasing their experiences, emotions, and growth throughout their MBA journey. Arjun, the charming and intelligent one, is often torn between following his heart and making practical decisions. Riya, ambitious and independent, tries to balance her fast-paced romance with her desire to stay true to herself. Neha, the dreamer, pushes the boundaries of traditional love, while Swapnil, the group's comedian, hides his deeper feelings behind his jokes.
As they go through their MBA journey together, they learn that emotions can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Through the highs and lows, they discover that friendship can be both a comforting refuge and a challenging storm. The book is a heartfelt story about the complexities of human connections, showing that with the right friends, life's messiest moments can be full of meaning.
The author, Sumesh Khatua, skillfully weaves a narrative around the lives of these four friends, highlighting the complexities of human connections, emotions, and the true meaning of friendship and love. The book provides a glimpse into college life, showcasing the exciting moments, struggles, exam pressure, friendship, and more.
The book is a well-structured chapters, each contributing to the overall momentum of the plot. The simplicity of the language does not diminish the complexity of the situations, and the author's approach to writing remains coherent, making the character dynamics easy to follow.
Overall, "Mixed Emotions: Love, Lust, and Friendship" is a captivating story that explores the intricacies of human relationships, emotions, and friendships. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a relatable and engaging story that will leave them pondering the complexities of human connections.
The story delves into the lives of these four friends, showcasing their experiences, emotions, and growth throughout their MBA journey. Arjun, the charming and intelligent one, is often torn between following his heart and making practical decisions. Riya, ambitious and independent, tries to balance her fast-paced romance with her desire to stay true to herself. Neha, the dreamer, pushes the boundaries of traditional love, while Swapnil, the group's comedian, hides his deeper feelings behind his jokes.
As they go through their MBA journey together, they learn that emotions can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Through the highs and lows, they discover that friendship can be both a comforting refuge and a challenging storm. The book is a heartfelt story about the complexities of human connections, showing that with the right friends, life's messiest moments can be full of meaning.
The author, Sumesh Khatua, skillfully weaves a narrative around the lives of these four friends, highlighting the complexities of human connections, emotions, and the true meaning of friendship and love. The book provides a glimpse into college life, showcasing the exciting moments, struggles, exam pressure, friendship, and more.
The book is a well-structured chapters, each contributing to the overall momentum of the plot. The simplicity of the language does not diminish the complexity of the situations, and the author's approach to writing remains coherent, making the character dynamics easy to follow.
Overall, "Mixed Emotions: Love, Lust, and Friendship" is a captivating story that explores the intricacies of human relationships, emotions, and friendships. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a relatable and engaging story that will leave them pondering the complexities of human connections.
December 7, 2024
'Mixed Emotions: Love, Lust And Friendship' by Sumesh Khatua takes readers on a vivid journey through the fast - paced world of MBA life, where academic challenges intersect with the intricate tapestry of personal relationships. The novel is a delightful exploration of love, lust, and friendship capturing the emotional highs and lows of four close friends - Arjun, Riya, Neha and Swapnil.
What stands out in this book is it's relatable portrayal of the modern young adult experiences. The characters are multifaceted and compelling, each representing a different shade of the emotional spectrum. Arjun, the quintessential charmer, grapple with dilemmas that many will find familiar: The tug of war between passion and practically. Riya's independence and ambition bring a refreshing perspective, as she jiggles personal desires with her professional aspirations. Neha's dreamy idealism and swapnil's humor, masking hidden depths, add layers to the narrative, making the group dynamics both engaging and authentic.
The setting of an MBA program provides a vibrant backdrop for the story, with late - night sessions, pressure - filled exams, and moments of camaraderie forming a relatable and immersive canvas. Khatua skillfully balances humor, drama, and introspection, offering readers both entertainment and food for thought.
At it's core, "Mixed Emotions" is a celebration of human connections - the messy, beautiful and often unpredictable relationships that shape who we are. Khatua's writing is heartfelt and evocative, seamlessly capturing the intensity of young love, the ache of unspoken feelings and the resilience of true friendship.
The novel's strength lies in it's ability to resonate universally. While it delves deeply into the experiences of its four protagonists, it also speaks to anyone who has ever faced the challenges of balancing ambition with emotions or navigating the complexities of close relationship.
If you're looking for a book that is both entertaining and thought - provoking, "Mixed Emotions" is a must read. Sumesh khatua's storytelling leaves readers reflecting on their own friendships and the moments that define their lives.
Must read♥️♥️
What stands out in this book is it's relatable portrayal of the modern young adult experiences. The characters are multifaceted and compelling, each representing a different shade of the emotional spectrum. Arjun, the quintessential charmer, grapple with dilemmas that many will find familiar: The tug of war between passion and practically. Riya's independence and ambition bring a refreshing perspective, as she jiggles personal desires with her professional aspirations. Neha's dreamy idealism and swapnil's humor, masking hidden depths, add layers to the narrative, making the group dynamics both engaging and authentic.
The setting of an MBA program provides a vibrant backdrop for the story, with late - night sessions, pressure - filled exams, and moments of camaraderie forming a relatable and immersive canvas. Khatua skillfully balances humor, drama, and introspection, offering readers both entertainment and food for thought.
At it's core, "Mixed Emotions" is a celebration of human connections - the messy, beautiful and often unpredictable relationships that shape who we are. Khatua's writing is heartfelt and evocative, seamlessly capturing the intensity of young love, the ache of unspoken feelings and the resilience of true friendship.
The novel's strength lies in it's ability to resonate universally. While it delves deeply into the experiences of its four protagonists, it also speaks to anyone who has ever faced the challenges of balancing ambition with emotions or navigating the complexities of close relationship.
If you're looking for a book that is both entertaining and thought - provoking, "Mixed Emotions" is a must read. Sumesh khatua's storytelling leaves readers reflecting on their own friendships and the moments that define their lives.
Must read♥️♥️
November 27, 2024
This book weaves an impeccable narrative around the lives of Riya, Neha, Arjun and Swapnil, four friends entangled in the complexities of human connections, experiencing emotions & figuring out the actual meaning of friendship & love. The book skillfully highlights the college life- the exciting moments, struggles, the exam pressure, friendship, and more.. Arjun was a man full of ambition. He, growing up in Bhubaneswar, has been exposed to the traditions and festivals of his city, which have influenced his values and outlook on life. On the other hand, Riya who belonged from Delhi always wanted to become a model but later decided to pursue MBA for a stable career. As the story unfolds, you can experience a beautiful connection between them more than just friendship. Together, they navigate challenges and embrace new learning experiences, deepening their understanding of each other and the world around them.
The summer internship not only helped them learn lessons about how to shape their career but is an eye-opener for the readers into the professional world.. The book shares the journey of the characters - right from the induction day to the selection of specialization, placement interviews, and finally getting a placement.. Do you think their relationship will remain the same throughout their college life ?? The character Swapnil (Arjun's roommate), his funny nature, literally made me enjoy the story even more.. The simplicity of the language does not diminish the complexity of the situations, and Sumesh's approach to writing remains coherent, making the character dynamics easy to follow. The book's chapters are well-structured, each contributing to the overall momentum of the plot. Highly Recommended.
The summer internship not only helped them learn lessons about how to shape their career but is an eye-opener for the readers into the professional world.. The book shares the journey of the characters - right from the induction day to the selection of specialization, placement interviews, and finally getting a placement.. Do you think their relationship will remain the same throughout their college life ?? The character Swapnil (Arjun's roommate), his funny nature, literally made me enjoy the story even more.. The simplicity of the language does not diminish the complexity of the situations, and Sumesh's approach to writing remains coherent, making the character dynamics easy to follow. The book's chapters are well-structured, each contributing to the overall momentum of the plot. Highly Recommended.
December 12, 2024
This book is an exciting and heartwarming love story which will entertain you one chapter at a time. Set in an MBA college world, the story will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride and will reminisce you of your college memories.
The college life is all about exploring relations, friendship, love, attraction, emotions and if still some time is left then boring lectures, study, exams and jobs. This book is no exception as it also contains some exhilarating characters and exciting college events which will surely take you down the memory lane and will get you a butterfly in your stomach with the exciting college life memories.
The story revolves around the relationship of Arjun and Riya with several other supporting characters which together will excite you with their personal life experiences, ups and downs in their relationship and their understanding about love, lust and friendship.
All the more, the things gets messier when expected love triangles start to unfold and the characters, each one with their unique personality, make sure that readers will be hooked to the story till the very end.
Character sketching, plot, setting, and storytelling is simply lucid, fast paced and absorbing. The language of this book is purely popular and in conversational form but lacking literary touch. So, it becomes a perfect reader friendly book which people of every age can read it and enjoy. Do get your copy from Amazon.
The college life is all about exploring relations, friendship, love, attraction, emotions and if still some time is left then boring lectures, study, exams and jobs. This book is no exception as it also contains some exhilarating characters and exciting college events which will surely take you down the memory lane and will get you a butterfly in your stomach with the exciting college life memories.
The story revolves around the relationship of Arjun and Riya with several other supporting characters which together will excite you with their personal life experiences, ups and downs in their relationship and their understanding about love, lust and friendship.
All the more, the things gets messier when expected love triangles start to unfold and the characters, each one with their unique personality, make sure that readers will be hooked to the story till the very end.
Character sketching, plot, setting, and storytelling is simply lucid, fast paced and absorbing. The language of this book is purely popular and in conversational form but lacking literary touch. So, it becomes a perfect reader friendly book which people of every age can read it and enjoy. Do get your copy from Amazon.
January 15, 2025
Here are two reasons why you should read Mixed Emotions: Love, Lust, and Friendship by Sumesh Khatua:
- if you are a budding reader and if you are looking forward to read short books this is the one you shouldn’t miss out on.
- Secondly if you have pursued MBA in your life, this will bring back plethora of memories from your MBA journey.
This book offers a modern exploration of the complexities in relationships, examining the intertwined forces of love, lust, and friendship as conflicting emotions that influence human connections. There are four main characters in this short story and the story revolves around the themes of Love, Lust and Friendship. Reading this book, made me feel nostalgic because it reminded me of the nervousness I felt during my first interview for a job, the book beautifully portrays varied emotions that teenagers go through while they are learning and coming out into the real world.
Through relatable characters and situations, the author highlights the challenges and uncertainties people encounter in contemporary relationships, providing an insightful read for those curious about the subtleties of emotional bonds.
Although the writing is simple, it successfully conveys the emotional intensity of its themes.
- if you are a budding reader and if you are looking forward to read short books this is the one you shouldn’t miss out on.
- Secondly if you have pursued MBA in your life, this will bring back plethora of memories from your MBA journey.
This book offers a modern exploration of the complexities in relationships, examining the intertwined forces of love, lust, and friendship as conflicting emotions that influence human connections. There are four main characters in this short story and the story revolves around the themes of Love, Lust and Friendship. Reading this book, made me feel nostalgic because it reminded me of the nervousness I felt during my first interview for a job, the book beautifully portrays varied emotions that teenagers go through while they are learning and coming out into the real world.
Through relatable characters and situations, the author highlights the challenges and uncertainties people encounter in contemporary relationships, providing an insightful read for those curious about the subtleties of emotional bonds.
Although the writing is simple, it successfully conveys the emotional intensity of its themes.
December 7, 2024
Life during an MBA program is often described as a rollercoaster—an intense mix of academic pressure, self-discovery, and social drama. Author masterfully captures this chaotic yet exhilarating phase, weaving together a heartfelt narrative about four friends navigating the complexities of relationships, ambition, and personal growth.
From the very first page, the story grips you with its relatability and raw emotions. Arjun, Riya, Neha, and Swapnil aren’t just characters; they feel like people you might have shared a classroom with, or even reflections of yourself. Their individual journeys and evolving dynamics make the book an emotional ride that resonates deeply.
What sets this book apart is its ability to balance lighthearted moments with profound reflections. The humor is sharp and relatable, often breaking the tension and reminding readers of the joy in everyday moments. At the same time, the story doesn’t shy away from addressing deeper issues like self-doubt, societal pressures, and the fear of losing oneself in the pursuit of love or success.
From the very first page, the story grips you with its relatability and raw emotions. Arjun, Riya, Neha, and Swapnil aren’t just characters; they feel like people you might have shared a classroom with, or even reflections of yourself. Their individual journeys and evolving dynamics make the book an emotional ride that resonates deeply.
What sets this book apart is its ability to balance lighthearted moments with profound reflections. The humor is sharp and relatable, often breaking the tension and reminding readers of the joy in everyday moments. At the same time, the story doesn’t shy away from addressing deeper issues like self-doubt, societal pressures, and the fear of losing oneself in the pursuit of love or success.
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