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Jai, an aspiring scriptwriter and Nikita, the consummate modern working woman, live in the same residential high-rise in Mumbai. One night, the two have a dramatic encounter, when Jai rescues Nikita from a near-fatal accident and then offers to moonlight as her driver. Thus begins a tempestuous romance which takes many unexpected twists and turns. Jai, desperate for a break in Bollywood, enters a love-story contest in Nikita’s name. Will this rash act on his part lead to a nasty break-up or will the two let their barriers fall and discover each other anew?
Find out how the young couple navigates their complicated relationship even as they deal with the many colorful characters that enter their lives. An action-packed urban drama played out in a swanky housing society, its Complex is also a heartfelt story about what happens to seemingly sorted people when they face major choices in life.
Find out how the young couple navigates their complicated relationship even as they deal with the many colorful characters that enter their lives. An action-packed urban drama played out in a swanky housing society, its Complex is also a heartfelt story about what happens to seemingly sorted people when they face major choices in life.
268 pages, Paperback
First published June 15, 2014
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About the author
Shoma Narayanan
33 books68 followersShoma started reading romances at the age of eleven, borrowing them from neighbours so that her parents didn’t find out. At that time the thought of writing one herself never entered her head. But a couple of years ago Shoma took up writing and was amazed at how much she enjoyed it. Now she works grimly at her banking job through the week, and tries to balance writing with household chores during weekends. Her family has been unfailingly supportive of her latest hobby.
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September 11, 2014
3.5 stars
I have read several books by Shoma Narayanan before and I really liked them so I was super excited when I found out that she has a new book out called It's Complex. Unlike all her previous books which were Mills and Boon romances, It's Complex is not exactly a love story but an amalgamation of numerous story lines and characters.
Jai is an aspiring author. He has left his family to pursue his dreams and come to Mumbai. When Jai rescues Nikita, he has no idea how tangled up their lives are gonna get. I liked Jai. He was different and a little bit mysterious in the beginning. I would have loved being more in his head but there were a lot of point of views which didn't give him as much page time.
Then we have Nikita. She doesn't apologize for being brash and open and that is something I really liked about her. Nikita and Jai can feel the attraction between them but they completely deny it. Also, what the summary doesn't indicate is that there is a parallel story of Shilpa and Anuj going on which is equally important.
Every one of them has something going on in their lives. Mix in nosy relatives, interfering neighbors, unexpected exes and a bunch of other people and things just become more complicated. What I liked about It's Complex was that even though there were a ton of characters, it was easy to keep a track of them. Each one had their own personality and I definitely didn't get confused.
Shoma Narayanan's writing is really engaging and fast paced which made me fly through the book. It is basically just about people figuring out what they want from their lives while trying to keep up with Mumbai. I liked It's Complex!
*Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.
Find more of my reviews at The Readdicts- http://thereaddicts.blogspot.in/
I have read several books by Shoma Narayanan before and I really liked them so I was super excited when I found out that she has a new book out called It's Complex. Unlike all her previous books which were Mills and Boon romances, It's Complex is not exactly a love story but an amalgamation of numerous story lines and characters.
Jai is an aspiring author. He has left his family to pursue his dreams and come to Mumbai. When Jai rescues Nikita, he has no idea how tangled up their lives are gonna get. I liked Jai. He was different and a little bit mysterious in the beginning. I would have loved being more in his head but there were a lot of point of views which didn't give him as much page time.
Then we have Nikita. She doesn't apologize for being brash and open and that is something I really liked about her. Nikita and Jai can feel the attraction between them but they completely deny it. Also, what the summary doesn't indicate is that there is a parallel story of Shilpa and Anuj going on which is equally important.
Every one of them has something going on in their lives. Mix in nosy relatives, interfering neighbors, unexpected exes and a bunch of other people and things just become more complicated. What I liked about It's Complex was that even though there were a ton of characters, it was easy to keep a track of them. Each one had their own personality and I definitely didn't get confused.
Shoma Narayanan's writing is really engaging and fast paced which made me fly through the book. It is basically just about people figuring out what they want from their lives while trying to keep up with Mumbai. I liked It's Complex!
*Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.
Find more of my reviews at The Readdicts- http://thereaddicts.blogspot.in/
November 17, 2014
Hi All
Happy Sunday .Hope you all are enjoying your Sunday with your family and friends
It's Complex is sweet tale between Jai and Nikita who are totally different from each other in all respects .Jai an aspiring scriptwriter and Nikita ,the consummate modern working woman who live in the same high rise building in Mumbai..One night two have dramatic encounter where Jai rescues Nikita from near fatal accident and then offer to moonlight as her driver . Thus beings a tempestuous romance which has many unexpected twists and turns .Jai who desperate to have break in Bollywood enters a love story contest under Nikita's name .Will this rash act on his will lead to nasty break or will the two fall in love and discover each other .Lets find out how this young couple navigate their complicated romance with many colorful people around them
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS THE WAY IN WHICH AUTHOR SHOMA NARAYANAN HAS DESCRIBED THE PEOPLE AND SITUATION WITH EASE IT FEELS REAL AND AS IF WE ARE ALSO PRESENT THERE AND WITNESSING ALL THAT IS HAPPENING THERE ALONG WITH CHARACTERS AS WE BECOME ONE WITH THE CHARACTERS.
The tittle of the book and cover photo is quiet Catchy and Attractive. The characters are described very well .The emotions of the characters when their put in different situation are carefully weaved and well portrayed .The dialogues are simple,crisp and sweet .
All the supporting characters like Anuj,Shilpa,Sandeep,Rakhi,Saloni,Saria ,Suraj,Vikrant ,Naveen and Madhuri are very well crafted with their emotions very well portrayed and how they deal with different and difficult situations with ease .
I liked kid Suraj character the most and title of synopsis
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN MUMBAI
FAME, FORTUNE ,ADVENTURE ,ROMANCE
IT'S COMPLEX BY SHOMA NARAYANAN IS WONDERFUL BOOK .HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL WHO LIKE SPEEDY ROMANCES WITH A LOT OF HUMOR AND DRAMA IN IT
THANK YOU AUTHOR FOR GIVING US PLEASURE OF READING WONDERFUL STORIES THAT ARE WRITTEN BY YOU. ALSO FOR THE JOY WE GET AFTER READING IT BY REVIEWING IT
HATS OFF TO YOU AUTHOR AND KEEP WRITING
Happy Sunday .Hope you all are enjoying your Sunday with your family and friends
It's Complex is sweet tale between Jai and Nikita who are totally different from each other in all respects .Jai an aspiring scriptwriter and Nikita ,the consummate modern working woman who live in the same high rise building in Mumbai..One night two have dramatic encounter where Jai rescues Nikita from near fatal accident and then offer to moonlight as her driver . Thus beings a tempestuous romance which has many unexpected twists and turns .Jai who desperate to have break in Bollywood enters a love story contest under Nikita's name .Will this rash act on his will lead to nasty break or will the two fall in love and discover each other .Lets find out how this young couple navigate their complicated romance with many colorful people around them
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS THE WAY IN WHICH AUTHOR SHOMA NARAYANAN HAS DESCRIBED THE PEOPLE AND SITUATION WITH EASE IT FEELS REAL AND AS IF WE ARE ALSO PRESENT THERE AND WITNESSING ALL THAT IS HAPPENING THERE ALONG WITH CHARACTERS AS WE BECOME ONE WITH THE CHARACTERS.
The tittle of the book and cover photo is quiet Catchy and Attractive. The characters are described very well .The emotions of the characters when their put in different situation are carefully weaved and well portrayed .The dialogues are simple,crisp and sweet .
All the supporting characters like Anuj,Shilpa,Sandeep,Rakhi,Saloni,Saria ,Suraj,Vikrant ,Naveen and Madhuri are very well crafted with their emotions very well portrayed and how they deal with different and difficult situations with ease .
I liked kid Suraj character the most and title of synopsis
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN MUMBAI
FAME, FORTUNE ,ADVENTURE ,ROMANCE
IT'S COMPLEX BY SHOMA NARAYANAN IS WONDERFUL BOOK .HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL WHO LIKE SPEEDY ROMANCES WITH A LOT OF HUMOR AND DRAMA IN IT
THANK YOU AUTHOR FOR GIVING US PLEASURE OF READING WONDERFUL STORIES THAT ARE WRITTEN BY YOU. ALSO FOR THE JOY WE GET AFTER READING IT BY REVIEWING IT
HATS OFF TO YOU AUTHOR AND KEEP WRITING
May 13, 2016
Nothing was so complex about the things in the book . Its stretched unnecessary and to a very very predictable manner with some plots forced here n there. Or may be i have ougrown Shoma Narayan :)
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