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HiFi in Bollywood
"AN ASPIRING FILMMAKER. THE DIZZYING HEIGHTS OF BOLLYWOOD. AND A STRAINED FATHER-SON RELATIONSHIP"
Rayhan Arora’s long cherished dream is to be a filmmaker in the Hindi Film Industry but his formidable father has other plans… a successful financial career in Corporate America, and a marriage of convenience with Vanita, a medical student in the US.
In a final act of desperation, Rayhan abandons his promising life in California and secretly returns to Mumbai to work as an Assistant Director in Bollywood. The characters he encounters along the way become part of his journey of self-discovery - a self-proclaimed local goon with a penchant for acting; a powerful local politician who wants to marry Rayhan's part-time domestic help, who in turn covets stardom; an angst-ridden, homosexual film director; ego-ridden film stars with twisted agendas; and the mysterious Viola who captures his heart.
HiFi in Bollywood takes the reader from the streets of Berkeley to the film studios of Mumbai; from red-light areas to police stations, and from reality to dreams and back to reality again!
Rayhan Arora’s long cherished dream is to be a filmmaker in the Hindi Film Industry but his formidable father has other plans… a successful financial career in Corporate America, and a marriage of convenience with Vanita, a medical student in the US.
In a final act of desperation, Rayhan abandons his promising life in California and secretly returns to Mumbai to work as an Assistant Director in Bollywood. The characters he encounters along the way become part of his journey of self-discovery - a self-proclaimed local goon with a penchant for acting; a powerful local politician who wants to marry Rayhan's part-time domestic help, who in turn covets stardom; an angst-ridden, homosexual film director; ego-ridden film stars with twisted agendas; and the mysterious Viola who captures his heart.
HiFi in Bollywood takes the reader from the streets of Berkeley to the film studios of Mumbai; from red-light areas to police stations, and from reality to dreams and back to reality again!
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First published January 15, 2015
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December 8, 2015
Love it, hate it, you can't ignore Bollywood. I like the way Rishi has described what goes on in a film set, because that is very important for the audience to know. Recommended for everyone who loves movies and romance.
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February 23, 2015
It’s heartening to see new authors in the block, who produce works of quality that you feel good reading. Rishi Vohra sure would find a place in this list owing to his gripping narrative style that engages the readers and draws them completely into the story. I had read his debut novel ‘Once Upon the Tracks of Mumbai’, and liked it. I am glad Rishi continued the good work with his next venture ‘HiFi In Bollywood.’
HiFi stands for Hindi Film Industry, and the term Bollywood is synonymously used for it. Thus, one can easily guess the backdrop of the story. Rayhan, the protagonist, dreams of being a Bollywood director. However, his strict Dad had him pursue a financial degree from the United States and expects him to settle down there in a prosperous corporate job with a girl of his choice, Vanita. Obvously, Rayhan doesn’t want to be tied down by his father’s high aspirations of him, and secretly comes to Mumbai to try his hands in film making.
Though the story has a simple plot, what makes it attractive is the seamless flow. Right from the first chapter, the readers can relate with the protagonist, Rayhan. He is just a normal guy, with dreams in his heart, and yet being forced to pursue a career that he doesn’t want but is expected to follow. Now, isn’t that something that we have all have felt sometimes in our lives? There are factors that often influence our decisions, and the book highlights it perfectly.
The narration is easy going, and thus the story turns out to be a quick read. What goes inside a film studio, and how a movie is made, has been described very vividly through the view of Rayhan. The author hasn’t strayed into unnecessary details that could have bogged down the pace of the story, but instead paints the images in a crisp and smooth manner.
There are various characters in the book, each bringing a new flavour to the plot. We feel sad for Vanita when Rayhan completely ignores her without having even met her, but the latter has his reasons for the same. Then there is the mystery lady Viola, who steals Rayhan’s heart and mind. The crews in the movie set, the director and the production team, also provide able support to the flow of the story. However, it is Rayhan’s father, whose realistic characterization steals the show. He is strict, and wants his son to follow whatever he says. However, within him is also a caring parent who wishes to see his son happy forever, and thus tries to guide him based on his life’s experiences. Unfortunately, that guidance often comes across as rude commands, which create a cold relationship between the father and the son.
‘HiFi In Bollywood’ is a pleasing read that can be tried at least once. The editing is top notch, and you will hardly find any error, which again is a big satisfaction to avid readers. There are some twists in the plot, but then you could predict a few of them. Watch out for the special appearance by a leading Bollywood star though. It certainly adds to the fun quotient.
So, if you love Hindi movies, ‘Hifi in Bollywood’ deserves a shot. Grab this one for sure for your next leisurely weekend or a quick journey-time read.
HiFi stands for Hindi Film Industry, and the term Bollywood is synonymously used for it. Thus, one can easily guess the backdrop of the story. Rayhan, the protagonist, dreams of being a Bollywood director. However, his strict Dad had him pursue a financial degree from the United States and expects him to settle down there in a prosperous corporate job with a girl of his choice, Vanita. Obvously, Rayhan doesn’t want to be tied down by his father’s high aspirations of him, and secretly comes to Mumbai to try his hands in film making.
Though the story has a simple plot, what makes it attractive is the seamless flow. Right from the first chapter, the readers can relate with the protagonist, Rayhan. He is just a normal guy, with dreams in his heart, and yet being forced to pursue a career that he doesn’t want but is expected to follow. Now, isn’t that something that we have all have felt sometimes in our lives? There are factors that often influence our decisions, and the book highlights it perfectly.
The narration is easy going, and thus the story turns out to be a quick read. What goes inside a film studio, and how a movie is made, has been described very vividly through the view of Rayhan. The author hasn’t strayed into unnecessary details that could have bogged down the pace of the story, but instead paints the images in a crisp and smooth manner.
There are various characters in the book, each bringing a new flavour to the plot. We feel sad for Vanita when Rayhan completely ignores her without having even met her, but the latter has his reasons for the same. Then there is the mystery lady Viola, who steals Rayhan’s heart and mind. The crews in the movie set, the director and the production team, also provide able support to the flow of the story. However, it is Rayhan’s father, whose realistic characterization steals the show. He is strict, and wants his son to follow whatever he says. However, within him is also a caring parent who wishes to see his son happy forever, and thus tries to guide him based on his life’s experiences. Unfortunately, that guidance often comes across as rude commands, which create a cold relationship between the father and the son.
‘HiFi In Bollywood’ is a pleasing read that can be tried at least once. The editing is top notch, and you will hardly find any error, which again is a big satisfaction to avid readers. There are some twists in the plot, but then you could predict a few of them. Watch out for the special appearance by a leading Bollywood star though. It certainly adds to the fun quotient.
So, if you love Hindi movies, ‘Hifi in Bollywood’ deserves a shot. Grab this one for sure for your next leisurely weekend or a quick journey-time read.
February 17, 2017
After reading (and liking) Once Upon the Tracks of Mumbai by Rishi Vohra, I was looking forward to reading his next. Needless to say, I picked this one up with certain expectations.
HiFi in Bollywood is the story of Rayhan Arora, who has always dreamt of making it big in the tinsel town of India and make his own space in the film industry. But like most Indian parents, his father has different plans for him. As a result, Rayhan is sent off to take on the financial world in US and a probable marriage to Vanita, a medical intern there. But Rayhan, with the help of his savings and his friends, moves down to Mumbai, unbeknownst to his father. There he struggles to land on his feet while encountering a myriad of characters including Violet. Will he survive the struggle or will he give in?
The best part of the book is Rayhan. His character is lively, real and loveable. I also liked the way his father influenced his story. It is so true that even today most parents try to live their aspirations through their children instead of giving them the choice of choosing their own path. It is probably the story of one in every two Indians. I also liked the way author has described the various settings, situations and locations. It made the story come alive in front of my eyes. The many characters brought in different flavours to the story. I loved how different each one was and how each of them had a different roles to play in Rayhan’s journey.
The plot though is very predictable including the big twist in the story. Also, apart from the protagonist, the other characters felt falling a bit short. They should have been developed a bit more. Also, the book dragged a bit in the end. Despite the few drawbacks this book makes for an entertaining read due to the humour infused in the story. There were moments that made me laugh out loud and moments that made me think. The author has done a good job of balancing out the fun and the seriousness in the novel. It did not get too heavy at any point and neither the humour felt forced.
Overall, this book is worth one time light read.
HiFi in Bollywood is the story of Rayhan Arora, who has always dreamt of making it big in the tinsel town of India and make his own space in the film industry. But like most Indian parents, his father has different plans for him. As a result, Rayhan is sent off to take on the financial world in US and a probable marriage to Vanita, a medical intern there. But Rayhan, with the help of his savings and his friends, moves down to Mumbai, unbeknownst to his father. There he struggles to land on his feet while encountering a myriad of characters including Violet. Will he survive the struggle or will he give in?
The best part of the book is Rayhan. His character is lively, real and loveable. I also liked the way his father influenced his story. It is so true that even today most parents try to live their aspirations through their children instead of giving them the choice of choosing their own path. It is probably the story of one in every two Indians. I also liked the way author has described the various settings, situations and locations. It made the story come alive in front of my eyes. The many characters brought in different flavours to the story. I loved how different each one was and how each of them had a different roles to play in Rayhan’s journey.
The plot though is very predictable including the big twist in the story. Also, apart from the protagonist, the other characters felt falling a bit short. They should have been developed a bit more. Also, the book dragged a bit in the end. Despite the few drawbacks this book makes for an entertaining read due to the humour infused in the story. There were moments that made me laugh out loud and moments that made me think. The author has done a good job of balancing out the fun and the seriousness in the novel. It did not get too heavy at any point and neither the humour felt forced.
Overall, this book is worth one time light read.
April 4, 2015
Full review at my blog
Hifi in Bollywood follows the journey of a person, Rayhan who aspires to be a director in Bollywood. There are multiple things and variables at play here: for one, we have an incorrigible and apparently vain father who does not approve of the dreams, and has instead sent his son to get professional qualifications for a decent job, then we have his attempts to fix his son's match with a medical student in US.
This is the crucial point where the novel picks pace, Rayhan takes a call and heads to India to pursue his dreams. As is obvious, the roller-coaster ride has now begun. He starts by exploiting all his contacts, and soon lands up as an assistant director on one of the prominent sets. Turns out he is not the only one harboring dreams, when his domestic help also expresses her dire desire to act in Bollywood movies, and so does the local gunda Peter Bhai.
At this point, I think, It could have been either a hilarious ride, or a very serious plot with some scheming and plotting, However, the author chose the middle path, which to me as a reader was confusing.
The plot and the the big twist was cliche and so obvious, it made it anti-climactic.
As for the characters, while some character sketches are worth commendation like Rayhan, his father, the domestic help, Peter bhai, others like the director and actors, his father's friends, among others have not been etched meticulously perhaps because they were being thought of as the side-characters.
The eccentricities of Mumbai life have been brought out in a humourous way.
For a bollywood plot lover, reading this would be heaven and s/e might enjoy it leaps and bounds, but for me, who is not so much into Bollywood (the cliche one), it was a fun, one-time read. I probably had very high expectations because of Jaico and the name of the author,
The novel is a very careful balance of content which neither delights/surprises you, nor annoys you. And, I opine that is both the perk and the peril of playing safe with a plot such as this one.
Hifi in Bollywood follows the journey of a person, Rayhan who aspires to be a director in Bollywood. There are multiple things and variables at play here: for one, we have an incorrigible and apparently vain father who does not approve of the dreams, and has instead sent his son to get professional qualifications for a decent job, then we have his attempts to fix his son's match with a medical student in US.
This is the crucial point where the novel picks pace, Rayhan takes a call and heads to India to pursue his dreams. As is obvious, the roller-coaster ride has now begun. He starts by exploiting all his contacts, and soon lands up as an assistant director on one of the prominent sets. Turns out he is not the only one harboring dreams, when his domestic help also expresses her dire desire to act in Bollywood movies, and so does the local gunda Peter Bhai.
At this point, I think, It could have been either a hilarious ride, or a very serious plot with some scheming and plotting, However, the author chose the middle path, which to me as a reader was confusing.
The plot and the the big twist was cliche and so obvious, it made it anti-climactic.
As for the characters, while some character sketches are worth commendation like Rayhan, his father, the domestic help, Peter bhai, others like the director and actors, his father's friends, among others have not been etched meticulously perhaps because they were being thought of as the side-characters.
The eccentricities of Mumbai life have been brought out in a humourous way.
For a bollywood plot lover, reading this would be heaven and s/e might enjoy it leaps and bounds, but for me, who is not so much into Bollywood (the cliche one), it was a fun, one-time read. I probably had very high expectations because of Jaico and the name of the author,
The novel is a very careful balance of content which neither delights/surprises you, nor annoys you. And, I opine that is both the perk and the peril of playing safe with a plot such as this one.
February 9, 2015
A story of a young man struggling to find his footing in a country of dreams, an imposing father, a failed career and lots of confusion. Add to that the parental pressure always makes you succumb to nonchalant things. So will Rayhan handle all of it? Will he be able to live his dream or will it all whoosh out of the window in a split second? That's what the story is all about.
The story is a classical struggle of man and life. There always comes a point where a person's senses ditch them in a sundry and some of us tend to flounder the best of the opportunities and continue to trust our instincts blindly. The story teaches it beautifully. There are times when it goes in humorous gigs and then there are times it achieves a serious baritone with complexities of life. There's a good balance of if's and but's in the entire book.
The downside of the story is it fails to hold on to some characters. The story is way too predictable and could have got more laughs out of it. It turns out to be more dull towards the latter half. The few added elements are a hit and miss affair like a ruffian angle, an aspiring maid and drinking buddies. There are times when more is needed out of the story but it fails in that.
All in all the book is a decent run with it's tryst with reality and dreams. There's this tussle which keeps the readers going and will keep the batteries charged. There are good and bad times both in the story but it's the bad ones that defines the outlook. There's also lot of reality pasted all over it so that works in it's favor. Few more gasps would have given everybody a huge sigh of relief but they are found missing. It's not a perfect story but it's not a bad one either.
The story is a classical struggle of man and life. There always comes a point where a person's senses ditch them in a sundry and some of us tend to flounder the best of the opportunities and continue to trust our instincts blindly. The story teaches it beautifully. There are times when it goes in humorous gigs and then there are times it achieves a serious baritone with complexities of life. There's a good balance of if's and but's in the entire book.
The downside of the story is it fails to hold on to some characters. The story is way too predictable and could have got more laughs out of it. It turns out to be more dull towards the latter half. The few added elements are a hit and miss affair like a ruffian angle, an aspiring maid and drinking buddies. There are times when more is needed out of the story but it fails in that.
All in all the book is a decent run with it's tryst with reality and dreams. There's this tussle which keeps the readers going and will keep the batteries charged. There are good and bad times both in the story but it's the bad ones that defines the outlook. There's also lot of reality pasted all over it so that works in it's favor. Few more gasps would have given everybody a huge sigh of relief but they are found missing. It's not a perfect story but it's not a bad one either.
February 23, 2015
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There are a lot of books on love stories – the usual girl meets guy ones but there are very few about following dreams and running behind what matters most. HiFi in Bollywood is one such book. It’s different as it constantly gives you a message through the protagonist Rayhan. This book was a weekend read and a good break after I had just completed Ramayana – The Game of Life: Shattered Dreams.
Plot and Positives: The book is about Rayhan Arora who wants to be a filmmaker in HiFi (Hindi Film Industry) and of course as one may guess, his father Romesh Arora does not approve of this career dream. Keeping his father out of loop, in an attempt to give himself a chance, Rayhan comes over to his own city, Mumbai from California. What follows next is no less than a hit TV soap story line with a simple yet neatly weaved plot.
I liked the way the book is written. It’s simple and easy read – no hidden messages, pun and humor thrown in to make it good to read in leisure. There is no excessive detailing and hence every page has something new to take the story forward. What struck a chord with me most is the belief that the author tries to portray. Following one’s dreams is the most important thing in life and each one of us should give ourselves a try. Yes, Rayhan had struggles but he did get to do what he wanted in the end.
There are a lot of books on love stories – the usual girl meets guy ones but there are very few about following dreams and running behind what matters most. HiFi in Bollywood is one such book. It’s different as it constantly gives you a message through the protagonist Rayhan. This book was a weekend read and a good break after I had just completed Ramayana – The Game of Life: Shattered Dreams.
Plot and Positives: The book is about Rayhan Arora who wants to be a filmmaker in HiFi (Hindi Film Industry) and of course as one may guess, his father Romesh Arora does not approve of this career dream. Keeping his father out of loop, in an attempt to give himself a chance, Rayhan comes over to his own city, Mumbai from California. What follows next is no less than a hit TV soap story line with a simple yet neatly weaved plot.
I liked the way the book is written. It’s simple and easy read – no hidden messages, pun and humor thrown in to make it good to read in leisure. There is no excessive detailing and hence every page has something new to take the story forward. What struck a chord with me most is the belief that the author tries to portray. Following one’s dreams is the most important thing in life and each one of us should give ourselves a try. Yes, Rayhan had struggles but he did get to do what he wanted in the end.
April 29, 2015
To begin with, the title is new and gives a clue about what can be expected out of it. (HiFi stands for Hindi Film Industry). The cover page is vibrant and I loved the sketch. The book blurb gives a summary of the plot. Thus, one look at the book, any potential reader would be drawn towards it.
The story unravels slowly giving a background about Rayhan, his dreams and aspirations, his life and so on. It also elaborates the relationship between Rayhan and his father Romesh. Soon we come to know that Rayhan is forced to get married to US born Indian, Vanita. That’s when the story really begins.
Rayhan’s desperate desire to be a film director in Bollywood and his experiences as an Assistant Director are nicely narrated. It also has a sub-story about his childhood friend, his maid’s daughter Mangala.
The author having been a part of the entertainment industry has tried to give a flavor of how the reel world look in real life. The narrative flows with ease, especially after first few pages. There is a wonderful twist in the end which makes this book filmy.
But...
There are some typo errors. With a little more care, it could have been avoided.
Rayhan’s love for Viola looks sudden and not convincing.
Should you read it?
A breezy read – prefect way to kill time on a lazy weekend.
Further, you will enjoy this more if you are an ardent movie buff like me!!!
The story unravels slowly giving a background about Rayhan, his dreams and aspirations, his life and so on. It also elaborates the relationship between Rayhan and his father Romesh. Soon we come to know that Rayhan is forced to get married to US born Indian, Vanita. That’s when the story really begins.
Rayhan’s desperate desire to be a film director in Bollywood and his experiences as an Assistant Director are nicely narrated. It also has a sub-story about his childhood friend, his maid’s daughter Mangala.
The author having been a part of the entertainment industry has tried to give a flavor of how the reel world look in real life. The narrative flows with ease, especially after first few pages. There is a wonderful twist in the end which makes this book filmy.
But...
There are some typo errors. With a little more care, it could have been avoided.
Rayhan’s love for Viola looks sudden and not convincing.
Should you read it?
A breezy read – prefect way to kill time on a lazy weekend.
Further, you will enjoy this more if you are an ardent movie buff like me!!!
February 2, 2015
Rishi Vohra’s second book basically focusses on chasing your dream no matter how many hitches welcome you in the path.”HiFi in Bollywood”, is a tangled story of the protagonist named Rayhan Arora sharing his dream with the readers and the bumpy and entertaining journey he has encountered while he was in his way to fulfill his dream.
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July 9, 2022
Wonderful story about the true struggles of Bollywood! Loved the twisttttt
November 28, 2025
I loved the ending and the plot
January 23, 2023
Initially the book was interesting and everything was going accordingly ...then at sudden the writer covers up almost 70% of the novel in like 20 pages ...i really thought this book would turn out as a regret but then idk how.during the last few chapters it was all interesting...would give it a 3 on 5.Pretty light-hearted book
February 23, 2015
*NOTE: We (The Readdicts) received a copy of HiFi in Bollywood by Rishi Vohra in exchange for an honest review. We thank Rishi for the book!
The story of a young boy Rayhan Arora and his journey of pursuing his dreams of being a filmmaker by being a rebel and a true heart follower, HiFi in Bollywood, contrary to author Rishi Vohra's debut Once Upon the Tracks of Mumbai, was a very conventional and stereotypical story, although it was quite an entertainer as well. After having read and really liked the author's previous novel, I went into Hifi in Bollywood with expectations of course, which unfortunately, weren't always fulfilled. While this review may sound mostly negative, like I said, the story was an entertaining roller coaster ride with lots of zigs and zags. It is definitely not bad as a one-time read; it is, in fact, worth it actually.
Hifi in Bollywood, as the summary pinpoints, takes the reader on a ride from the streets of Berkeley to Mumbai, the city of dreams. The Berkeley part was quite fascinating, and it was especially fun from Rayhan's point of view. Once the Mumbai part kicks off, the narration, like the city itself, speeds up, for the better of course. Another point that the summary suggests but fails to adhere to is the reality of the Hindi Film Industry which wasn't anything different from what we are used to reading in gossip columns. For me, the story itself was a Bollywood movie with the very typically Indian middle-class setup and the character portrayals. The book reminded me a lot of the movie I Hate Luv Storys.
Coming to the main character Rayhan, he seemed like a decent, nice, simple, well mannered and easy-going guy, and it was really disappointing to see him succumb to not so pleasant measures at some point, especially when his own conscience pricked him someway or the other. His change in attitude regarding marriage and his rather chauvinistic demand towards the end were disappointing as well. At the same time, however, Rayhan was quite a cool and almost level-headed person who was very passionate about his passion. And like he himself says, it's all human nature. The other characters in the book were average in their buildup, and at some point, I saw the major spoiler coming, and it bugged me to no end, because it was way too obvious. Some characters like the local Mumbai goons added a comic element which was fresh and funny.
It's not like I didn't like Hifi in Bollywood. It was a nice, quick and entertaining read. I just felt that it wasn't anything different. As always, the one aspect I really liked was Rishi's description of Mumbai. I don't visit the city often, but even I can say it was apt and spot on. While the epilogue was satisfying, I didn't feel like smiling once I shut the book. I was a teeny tiny bit disappointed with Hifi in Bollywood, especially seeing as it is Rishi Vohra's book, and he is definitely a great author who has really interesting stories to tell, which I will still be looking forward to in the future.
The story of a young boy Rayhan Arora and his journey of pursuing his dreams of being a filmmaker by being a rebel and a true heart follower, HiFi in Bollywood, contrary to author Rishi Vohra's debut Once Upon the Tracks of Mumbai, was a very conventional and stereotypical story, although it was quite an entertainer as well. After having read and really liked the author's previous novel, I went into Hifi in Bollywood with expectations of course, which unfortunately, weren't always fulfilled. While this review may sound mostly negative, like I said, the story was an entertaining roller coaster ride with lots of zigs and zags. It is definitely not bad as a one-time read; it is, in fact, worth it actually.
Hifi in Bollywood, as the summary pinpoints, takes the reader on a ride from the streets of Berkeley to Mumbai, the city of dreams. The Berkeley part was quite fascinating, and it was especially fun from Rayhan's point of view. Once the Mumbai part kicks off, the narration, like the city itself, speeds up, for the better of course. Another point that the summary suggests but fails to adhere to is the reality of the Hindi Film Industry which wasn't anything different from what we are used to reading in gossip columns. For me, the story itself was a Bollywood movie with the very typically Indian middle-class setup and the character portrayals. The book reminded me a lot of the movie I Hate Luv Storys.
Coming to the main character Rayhan, he seemed like a decent, nice, simple, well mannered and easy-going guy, and it was really disappointing to see him succumb to not so pleasant measures at some point, especially when his own conscience pricked him someway or the other. His change in attitude regarding marriage and his rather chauvinistic demand towards the end were disappointing as well. At the same time, however, Rayhan was quite a cool and almost level-headed person who was very passionate about his passion. And like he himself says, it's all human nature. The other characters in the book were average in their buildup, and at some point, I saw the major spoiler coming, and it bugged me to no end, because it was way too obvious. Some characters like the local Mumbai goons added a comic element which was fresh and funny.
It's not like I didn't like Hifi in Bollywood. It was a nice, quick and entertaining read. I just felt that it wasn't anything different. As always, the one aspect I really liked was Rishi's description of Mumbai. I don't visit the city often, but even I can say it was apt and spot on. While the epilogue was satisfying, I didn't feel like smiling once I shut the book. I was a teeny tiny bit disappointed with Hifi in Bollywood, especially seeing as it is Rishi Vohra's book, and he is definitely a great author who has really interesting stories to tell, which I will still be looking forward to in the future.
April 14, 2015
I am just done reading Rishi Vohra's 2nd novel "HiFi in Bollywood". Unfortunately, I missed on the first one which was also a hit among masses who love reading urban stories. "HiFi in Bollywood"- the title suggests that it would be the same stuff that people write to narrate how actors sleep together to get better offers, how politics happen between stars, how movies become hits and finally the award is won and the actor senses maturity in the end. But fortunately and surprisingly, this book isn't about any of this. It describes how a boy who is been sent to Berkeley by his father to earn a degree in finance still dreams of becoming a director in Bollywood. Finally he skips his studies and moves to Mumbai without telling his father and starts struggling in Bollywood.
This novel is about aspiration and the amount of hurdle one goes through in a city like Mumbai which looks systematic from far away but is too messy when you actually start dealing with it. The book is also about the tensed father-son relationship which is quite common in India where parents decide almost everything for the child till his marriage at the time of his birth itself. The child has no option of choosing any damn decision for himself. The book is very well written by Rishi Vohra in a language that you'll love reading it as fast as possible to know what's next. Rishi knows how to write a page-turner and it's quite evident from this attempt of his. He surely knows how to become favorite among the pulp fiction lovers. I am surely going to have his first book in my hands as soon as possible. I loved the way he build each and every character in the book even without wasting much time in describing their background and situation. That shows the amount of talent the author has.
Story-wise, this book has a wonderful plot which will surely surprise you at times. Specially in second half and in pre-climax sections. I liked how Rishi Vohra have written certain things about the city without fearing anyone. There are few very well written scenes in the book. Specially the first day of Rayhan on a film set where the whole scenario of how an actor wants to sleep with an actress is narrated. Another great scene is when Rayhan is himself asked to direct the movie and he enters the set. Another great scene is when Rayhan's father is discussed drinking with his friends for the very first time. Such scenes definitely urges you to read more from this author for his brilliance which is quite evident in this book. The character of Peter will remain in my mind for a long time for how he changes his personality once Anil enters the plot. Haha! In all, I give this book 4.25* and will definitely recommend it to all.
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January 8, 2015
A fun-filled entertaining story. Beautiful depiction of some realistic situations making them interesting to read. It is really a trouble to have something fancy attached to your status at times, people are either over-friendly or completely hostile towards you and in both cases you have to bear the brunt. Rayhan became a victim of circumstances with this "America returned" tag and his friends bragging about it in public.
The story of Rayhan was very much believable as he had a very practical approach towards life and he was really serious about it. He knew the city, had contacts, had the financial back up with his savings for his survival in the city till he finds a place for himself in the industry and the most important thing, he had an alternate career.
Stuck in a complicated relationship with his typical Indian father who believed that there is no stable career in creative field, Rayhan stuck a chord with youth of today. We live in a society where parents try to live their dreams and aspirations in their children's lives. They are not wrong when they want a secure future for their next generations, but at the same time there is a generation gap which needs to be filled to make both the parties comfortable. Rayhan's story is truly an inspiration for all the the typical stereo type families where a child is not considered to be worth anything if he is not a Doctor, Engineer or MBA, that if you don't give your child a chance choose his life, he/she might lie to you and distance himself/herself from the family or might live his/her whole life in frustration.
I'm recommending this story as a must read to all my friends who have a penchant to something different in their life and dream to achieve something in the life but are stuck into society norms.
Sub plots in the story too were interesting and merged seamlessly in the story line, except for the few instances where I felt that sub plot was being stretched, but it was fine as it came back to the main track and blended well.
Overall a very interesting, entertaining and, at the same time, inspiring story to read.
The story of Rayhan was very much believable as he had a very practical approach towards life and he was really serious about it. He knew the city, had contacts, had the financial back up with his savings for his survival in the city till he finds a place for himself in the industry and the most important thing, he had an alternate career.
Stuck in a complicated relationship with his typical Indian father who believed that there is no stable career in creative field, Rayhan stuck a chord with youth of today. We live in a society where parents try to live their dreams and aspirations in their children's lives. They are not wrong when they want a secure future for their next generations, but at the same time there is a generation gap which needs to be filled to make both the parties comfortable. Rayhan's story is truly an inspiration for all the the typical stereo type families where a child is not considered to be worth anything if he is not a Doctor, Engineer or MBA, that if you don't give your child a chance choose his life, he/she might lie to you and distance himself/herself from the family or might live his/her whole life in frustration.
I'm recommending this story as a must read to all my friends who have a penchant to something different in their life and dream to achieve something in the life but are stuck into society norms.
Sub plots in the story too were interesting and merged seamlessly in the story line, except for the few instances where I felt that sub plot was being stretched, but it was fine as it came back to the main track and blended well.
Overall a very interesting, entertaining and, at the same time, inspiring story to read.
April 14, 2015
This is one of the fastest reads for me in a long period of time. Very simple language, a fast paced story, very nice characterization and reading about bollywood, a combination that is very very tough to resist isn’t it ? I simply loved it. The author has knowledge on the workings of Bollywood and that comes out very well in the book.
Then we have the vivid imagery that the author uses, I liked it . When he describes a set , a story or an incident, he brings it to life with his descriptive words and I am sure the readers would enjoy it. The moment you know that the title is “Hifi in Bollywood”, you would be curious to know about the meaning of the title and its significance right, hold your horses and read the book , you would have your answers.
Having read Once upon the Tracks of Mumbai before, I would say that Rishi vohra ji has done a better job this time. He ensures that the pace of the story is good right from the beginning and makes sure that this one is a page turner. This book has 3 key female characters and each of them were sketched very well. I would not talk much about the female lead , lest I may spill the beans.
Coming to the areas that I thought could have been improved.
1. The plot becomes predictable and to me that is not a good sign. I felt that the author could have added a twist or two and made the ending of the book less predictable.
2. At times you get a feeling that the story is a little shallow, I think the author could have added a little more detail on the film industry by portraying the living conditions of the spot boys, the assistants etc.
To conclude …
The author makes an indirect but fervent appeal to all of us to go by what our heart says and turn our passion in to our profession. He asks us to define our definition of success and asks us to strive for it. He shows that the world that mocked us before will slowly fall in place. That’s the biggest takeaway of the book. Do read the book, you would enjoy it.
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Then we have the vivid imagery that the author uses, I liked it . When he describes a set , a story or an incident, he brings it to life with his descriptive words and I am sure the readers would enjoy it. The moment you know that the title is “Hifi in Bollywood”, you would be curious to know about the meaning of the title and its significance right, hold your horses and read the book , you would have your answers.
Having read Once upon the Tracks of Mumbai before, I would say that Rishi vohra ji has done a better job this time. He ensures that the pace of the story is good right from the beginning and makes sure that this one is a page turner. This book has 3 key female characters and each of them were sketched very well. I would not talk much about the female lead , lest I may spill the beans.
Coming to the areas that I thought could have been improved.
1. The plot becomes predictable and to me that is not a good sign. I felt that the author could have added a twist or two and made the ending of the book less predictable.
2. At times you get a feeling that the story is a little shallow, I think the author could have added a little more detail on the film industry by portraying the living conditions of the spot boys, the assistants etc.
To conclude …
The author makes an indirect but fervent appeal to all of us to go by what our heart says and turn our passion in to our profession. He asks us to define our definition of success and asks us to strive for it. He shows that the world that mocked us before will slowly fall in place. That’s the biggest takeaway of the book. Do read the book, you would enjoy it.
https://satyasurya.wordpress.com/2015....
February 11, 2015
I liked ‘HiFi in Bollywood’ authored by Rishi Vohra almost till the end when it churns out a typical Hindi potboiler.
The plot is good and Rishi does dip into his experience of having lived in Chuim village as a struggler in the Hindi Film industry. The characters that he spins out are wonderful and true to life. Having lived in Bandra, I can relate to most of the characters in the book. Even the patriarchal family system that rules till date in the ‘educated’ urban areas of India also has been defined beautifully.
The book gives the reader an insight into the tough life that a struggler (new entrant) to the Hindi Film (HiFi) industry has to go through. The glamour of acting in movies has attracted thousands from all over the country and now the world to Mumbai which is the home of the Hindi Film industry. And out of these thousands just a few of them actually make it anywhere near the level of ‘successes’ in the HiFi industry.
There is also an introduction to the concept of the casting couch that is always spoken of in the HiFi industry. And this is not restricted only to females but also young male entrants.
And true to his word Rishi Vohra also gives a brief insight into drug abuse in the industry.
Overall a very laid back book that takes the reader by hand for a stroll into the infamous Bollywood and points out the various pitfalls and stumbles that a newcomer goes through before he/she can even sleep to dream of success.
The language is simple and good and so is the plot and commitment to geographical reality. It is not a serious read but like watching a Hindi movie. So if you are a Hindi movie lover go for it and enjoy and if you are not a Hindi movie lover go for it to learn what it is like.
His first book ‘Once upon the tracks of Mumbai’ I felt was a better read.
The plot is good and Rishi does dip into his experience of having lived in Chuim village as a struggler in the Hindi Film industry. The characters that he spins out are wonderful and true to life. Having lived in Bandra, I can relate to most of the characters in the book. Even the patriarchal family system that rules till date in the ‘educated’ urban areas of India also has been defined beautifully.
The book gives the reader an insight into the tough life that a struggler (new entrant) to the Hindi Film (HiFi) industry has to go through. The glamour of acting in movies has attracted thousands from all over the country and now the world to Mumbai which is the home of the Hindi Film industry. And out of these thousands just a few of them actually make it anywhere near the level of ‘successes’ in the HiFi industry.
There is also an introduction to the concept of the casting couch that is always spoken of in the HiFi industry. And this is not restricted only to females but also young male entrants.
And true to his word Rishi Vohra also gives a brief insight into drug abuse in the industry.
Overall a very laid back book that takes the reader by hand for a stroll into the infamous Bollywood and points out the various pitfalls and stumbles that a newcomer goes through before he/she can even sleep to dream of success.
The language is simple and good and so is the plot and commitment to geographical reality. It is not a serious read but like watching a Hindi movie. So if you are a Hindi movie lover go for it and enjoy and if you are not a Hindi movie lover go for it to learn what it is like.
His first book ‘Once upon the tracks of Mumbai’ I felt was a better read.
March 2, 2015
All though the Hindi Film Industry is one of largest entertainment businesses churning out colorful, musical films every year, not many books are written about this profession where thousands of young men and women land on its doorstep everyday with starry dreams. Bollywood or HiFi is itself an inspiration to write millions of stories of the people working here. I have loved reading books that are based on the lives of people who are part of this multi-billion industry of cinema. It was with much enthusiasm that I picked up Rishi Vohra’s book and even though I haven’t read his first novel, I know it created lot of good buzz in the literary world.
The story is about a Mumbai boy, Rayhan who sacrifices his dream to become a filmmaker because of his authoritarian father. After receiving a degree in Finance from a university in Berkeley, Rayhan tries to unsuccessfully land a job but because of recession his career prospects in US looks bleak. When he is forced to accept a marriage proposal from an Indian girl, who he thinks wouldn’t make a correct life partner for him, Rayhan knows that it’s time to take control of his life and follow his dream. The remaining of the story is about his endeavors in HiFi and the characters that he meets on his journey as an assistant film director.
Although the plot is mediocre and gets predictable towards the end, the host of interesting characters that Rayhan encounters keeps the story entertaining. The fact that the author tried to shed light on the lives of people who work behind the camera while filming a blockbuster movie is commendable. I liked the character of SuperSpot, the highly efficient and lightening fast spot boy. The story is fast paced and is filled with antics of the people in Rayhan’s life and how it has an impact on his life.
Overall an interesting weekend read!
The story is about a Mumbai boy, Rayhan who sacrifices his dream to become a filmmaker because of his authoritarian father. After receiving a degree in Finance from a university in Berkeley, Rayhan tries to unsuccessfully land a job but because of recession his career prospects in US looks bleak. When he is forced to accept a marriage proposal from an Indian girl, who he thinks wouldn’t make a correct life partner for him, Rayhan knows that it’s time to take control of his life and follow his dream. The remaining of the story is about his endeavors in HiFi and the characters that he meets on his journey as an assistant film director.
Although the plot is mediocre and gets predictable towards the end, the host of interesting characters that Rayhan encounters keeps the story entertaining. The fact that the author tried to shed light on the lives of people who work behind the camera while filming a blockbuster movie is commendable. I liked the character of SuperSpot, the highly efficient and lightening fast spot boy. The story is fast paced and is filled with antics of the people in Rayhan’s life and how it has an impact on his life.
Overall an interesting weekend read!
June 1, 2015
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Rayhan Arora dreams of becoming a director in the Hindi film industry. His own life is nothing less than a Hindi potboiler. There is rebellion against a controlling father, a dream that won’t fizzle out, and a love life that bristles with unpredictability. Along the way, a host of small time characters, at once colourful and entertaining, add their own measure of conflict in his life. To top it all, a stinging case of bad luck ensures that despite his best intentions, he keeps getting into trouble.
Rishi does a fine job with the characterisation. I must confess that at first I was inclined to agree with Arora Sr and think of Rayhan as a loser who couldn’t get his act together. His penchant for hanging around with the hit-with-the-ladies Dave didn’t do much to change my impression. But then he took the supremely courageous step of leaving his comfort zone America behind to take to the grind in aamchi Mumbai, and the guy began to grow on me.
Since this is a first person account of Rayhan, we get to see his life inside out, but the author does equal justice to the other bit roles that populate this quirky and fun read.
Author Rishi Vohra highlights his protagonist's sense of ambition well. But the way to the dream isn't going to be easy, as everyone who comes to this city with stars in their eyes discovers soon enough. Read this book, if you love Bollywood -- and even if you don't.
Rayhan Arora dreams of becoming a director in the Hindi film industry. His own life is nothing less than a Hindi potboiler. There is rebellion against a controlling father, a dream that won’t fizzle out, and a love life that bristles with unpredictability. Along the way, a host of small time characters, at once colourful and entertaining, add their own measure of conflict in his life. To top it all, a stinging case of bad luck ensures that despite his best intentions, he keeps getting into trouble.
Rishi does a fine job with the characterisation. I must confess that at first I was inclined to agree with Arora Sr and think of Rayhan as a loser who couldn’t get his act together. His penchant for hanging around with the hit-with-the-ladies Dave didn’t do much to change my impression. But then he took the supremely courageous step of leaving his comfort zone America behind to take to the grind in aamchi Mumbai, and the guy began to grow on me.
Since this is a first person account of Rayhan, we get to see his life inside out, but the author does equal justice to the other bit roles that populate this quirky and fun read.
Author Rishi Vohra highlights his protagonist's sense of ambition well. But the way to the dream isn't going to be easy, as everyone who comes to this city with stars in their eyes discovers soon enough. Read this book, if you love Bollywood -- and even if you don't.
February 19, 2015
Rayhan Arora, a Punjabi, was sent to U.S to get his finance degree. His father, Romesh, is an authoritarian, who wants Rayhan to dance to his tunes. As fate would have it, Rayhan doesn’t like what his father dreams for him. Instead, he is passionate about film making. So, he ditches his to-be-fiancée (yes, he is forced by his father to get engaged with an Indian doctor, who lives in the US) and comes off to Mumbai without knowledge of his father.
With help of his friend, Shady, in Mumbai, and his cousin Jay in the US, he cleverly makes a foolproof plan to pursue his dreams without his father’s knowledge. However, film industry isn’t bed of roses. He has to handle a local don, Peter Bhai; his part-time, seductive maid, Mangala; her brawny fiancé, Anil; the gay director, Sajan; egoistic actor Jahaan Khan; and the mysterious colleague, Viola. While he tries to fix the various issues that come his way, he finds himself falling in love with Viola. The more he gets attracted to her, the more his problems surface up. The rest of the plot moves forward from here to end with a twist.
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With help of his friend, Shady, in Mumbai, and his cousin Jay in the US, he cleverly makes a foolproof plan to pursue his dreams without his father’s knowledge. However, film industry isn’t bed of roses. He has to handle a local don, Peter Bhai; his part-time, seductive maid, Mangala; her brawny fiancé, Anil; the gay director, Sajan; egoistic actor Jahaan Khan; and the mysterious colleague, Viola. While he tries to fix the various issues that come his way, he finds himself falling in love with Viola. The more he gets attracted to her, the more his problems surface up. The rest of the plot moves forward from here to end with a twist.
Read my complete review here: https://iamstri.wordpress.com/2015/02...
March 1, 2015
The book is an interesting casual read with good narrations and character built up. It is narrated from the eyes of Rayhan, the lead character, a young, hardworking guy who is serious about his dream. The story flows seamlessly, the language is easy to read and twists keep coming as small surprises through the book. From page 1 itself the story grips you and it is unlikely to leave the book midway once you start it. I started reading casually one night, and I couldn’t keep it down until I had finished it by morning.
The title is apt and the cover page design is interesting. The end though seems to be a little too filmy but then, it is about bollywood, so all is well that ends well :)
There are narrations about the lanes of Berkeley, Mumbai, movie sets, studios, filmstars, and many others which could be virtually explored through the book. The writing style is lucid and I must say, I see another Chetan Bhagat in the making.
All in all, the book is a good read. Read it for some good humor moments, powerful narrations of film sets, seamless flow and lucid language, some magical twists and to visit the HiFi.. I mean Bollywood virtually.
The title is apt and the cover page design is interesting. The end though seems to be a little too filmy but then, it is about bollywood, so all is well that ends well :)
There are narrations about the lanes of Berkeley, Mumbai, movie sets, studios, filmstars, and many others which could be virtually explored through the book. The writing style is lucid and I must say, I see another Chetan Bhagat in the making.
All in all, the book is a good read. Read it for some good humor moments, powerful narrations of film sets, seamless flow and lucid language, some magical twists and to visit the HiFi.. I mean Bollywood virtually.
March 8, 2015
This book is based on Bollywood industry or the Hi Fi industry as its named in the book. As per the author this is the name, the superstar Salman Khan has given to the industry. The book talks about the struggle of the newcomers, the casting couch, gays and the hypocrisy in the Bollywood.
All these topics seems to be some serious issues but the author has talked about them in a humorous way which makes it an interesting read. The book is very funny and totally enjoyable and that’s why I totally loved this book.
This book is a typical Bollywood Masala wherein you don’t have to apply your mind. All you have to do is sit back with your popcorn and enjoy the movie (here the book).
The language of the book is simple and good and so is the plot and commitment to geographical reality. All the characters fit well and not even one character seems to be out of the place or forced into the story. Each character is an important part of the book and has been written well. Humour is one thing which keeps the book going and the author does not let the book have even one boring moment.
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All these topics seems to be some serious issues but the author has talked about them in a humorous way which makes it an interesting read. The book is very funny and totally enjoyable and that’s why I totally loved this book.
This book is a typical Bollywood Masala wherein you don’t have to apply your mind. All you have to do is sit back with your popcorn and enjoy the movie (here the book).
The language of the book is simple and good and so is the plot and commitment to geographical reality. All the characters fit well and not even one character seems to be out of the place or forced into the story. Each character is an important part of the book and has been written well. Humour is one thing which keeps the book going and the author does not let the book have even one boring moment.
For more: http://wp.me/p42KXV-bx
February 10, 2015
What I Felt About The Book:
To be honest, I was impressed on reading the very positive reviews of John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan on the cover. I started reading the book with high expectations. Expectations that did not met completely.
Had the book been written by some very famous writer, I bet it would have become best-seller by now. After all – name sells.
HiFI in Bollywood came out as an average on time read for me. But, if I have to recommend it someone, I have to think twice.
The character of Rayhan’s father was the best among all. I find his emotions described quite well.
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To be honest, I was impressed on reading the very positive reviews of John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan on the cover. I started reading the book with high expectations. Expectations that did not met completely.
Had the book been written by some very famous writer, I bet it would have become best-seller by now. After all – name sells.
HiFI in Bollywood came out as an average on time read for me. But, if I have to recommend it someone, I have to think twice.
The character of Rayhan’s father was the best among all. I find his emotions described quite well.
Read complete review below:
http://mydatewithbooks.blogspot.in/20...
February 24, 2015
It tells us to follow our dreams and work hard for their success. You must read it if you are a Bollywood fan and wants to have a glimpse of working of Hindi Film Industry or HiFi as they called it keeping in mind that narration slows down in the middle of the story. You can read my full review of this book Book Review : HiFi In Bollywood
July 6, 2015
The book gives a vibrant glance of the internal functioning of the Bollywood that is cherished by each one of us. This book will prove to be a page-turner if you are fond of Bollywood. A light read of course, which can definitely help you to boost up your morale if incase you are missing it somewhere in your life.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Rating: 4 out of 5
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April 14, 2015
Hifi in Bollywood is the story of an aspiring director who is stuck in Berkeley due to his autocratic father's demands. It is the story of the roller-coaster ride of his time in Bollywood and in Mumbai and various hilarious incidents that occur to and with him.
Makes up for a nice read.
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Makes up for a nice read.
Whole review : http://jigar-doshi.com/2015/04/hifi-i...
March 12, 2019
Title: Hifi in Bollywood
Summary: Rayhan Arora's long cherished dream is to be a filmmaker in the Hindi Film Industry but his formidable father has other plans... a successful financial career in Corporate America, and a marriage of convenience with Vanita, a medical student in the US.
In a final act of desperation, Rayhan abandons his promising life in California and secretly returns to Mumbai to work as an Assistant Director in Bollywood. The characters he encounters along the way become a part of his journey of self- discovery -- a self-proclained local goon with a penchant for acting; a powerful local politician who wants to marry Rayhan's part-time domestic help, who in turns covets stardom; an angst-ridden, homosexual film director; ego-ridden film stars with twisted agendas; and the mysterious Viola who captures his heart.
Review: The book is perhaps the answer to all your wonderings on how the Bollywood film industry functions. A beautifully written story, with a very convincing and connecting plot. The book clearly shows the author's passion for filmmaking. The author's experience in the field is visible in the way he brings the characters to life. The life of a person aspiring to make a place for himself in the grand industry is depicted in a very articulate manner. The illustrations of all the ups and downs behind the big screen are shown through the eyes of an insider. Amongst all the hassle to make a career in the field he desires, Rayhan manages to have a somewhat funny but sweet shot at love. He also manages to gain his father's support and the book ends on a fairly good note for the protagonist.
All the characters are written very well. The book is very inspiring for people who fear to take steps in the direction of the job they are passionate about. I'd totally recommend reading it and encourage the writer to possibly write a second part.
Cover rating: 5/5
Overall rating: 4.9/5
Favourite quote: "She knew she as attractive, an object of any man's desire. So why didn't he feel the same way about her?"
Summary: Rayhan Arora's long cherished dream is to be a filmmaker in the Hindi Film Industry but his formidable father has other plans... a successful financial career in Corporate America, and a marriage of convenience with Vanita, a medical student in the US.
In a final act of desperation, Rayhan abandons his promising life in California and secretly returns to Mumbai to work as an Assistant Director in Bollywood. The characters he encounters along the way become a part of his journey of self- discovery -- a self-proclained local goon with a penchant for acting; a powerful local politician who wants to marry Rayhan's part-time domestic help, who in turns covets stardom; an angst-ridden, homosexual film director; ego-ridden film stars with twisted agendas; and the mysterious Viola who captures his heart.
Review: The book is perhaps the answer to all your wonderings on how the Bollywood film industry functions. A beautifully written story, with a very convincing and connecting plot. The book clearly shows the author's passion for filmmaking. The author's experience in the field is visible in the way he brings the characters to life. The life of a person aspiring to make a place for himself in the grand industry is depicted in a very articulate manner. The illustrations of all the ups and downs behind the big screen are shown through the eyes of an insider. Amongst all the hassle to make a career in the field he desires, Rayhan manages to have a somewhat funny but sweet shot at love. He also manages to gain his father's support and the book ends on a fairly good note for the protagonist.
All the characters are written very well. The book is very inspiring for people who fear to take steps in the direction of the job they are passionate about. I'd totally recommend reading it and encourage the writer to possibly write a second part.
Cover rating: 5/5
Overall rating: 4.9/5
Favourite quote: "She knew she as attractive, an object of any man's desire. So why didn't he feel the same way about her?"
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