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A Broken Man
Take a deep breath before you are born here, my child!
You take birth in a land where I struggled; gave it my sweat and blood. A land that I thought belonged to me..… unbridled, uncompromising.
Krishna is a Dalit boy from Bihar who struggles to overthrow the chains that hold him back. Chhavi is a high caste Brahman girl fighting for the rights of others, propagating equality in a politically charged Lucknow University campus. After Krishna saves Chhavi from getting torched during a protest against reservation, love slowly blossoms, only to be ruthlessly crushed by a society that thrives on divisions of caste and religion. From student politics in Lucknow to the interiors of Bihar, from the corridors of power to the glitz of media and the film industry in Mumbai.
A Broken Man is the quest of a deprived Krishna to redeem hope from despair, love from separation and success out of repeated failures. From the bestselling author of It Happened That Night and Three Times Loser, this is a story that reinforces our faith in what love can accomplish as it pushes us to achieve the impossible, making us tap our true inner potential.
You take birth in a land where I struggled; gave it my sweat and blood. A land that I thought belonged to me..… unbridled, uncompromising.
Krishna is a Dalit boy from Bihar who struggles to overthrow the chains that hold him back. Chhavi is a high caste Brahman girl fighting for the rights of others, propagating equality in a politically charged Lucknow University campus. After Krishna saves Chhavi from getting torched during a protest against reservation, love slowly blossoms, only to be ruthlessly crushed by a society that thrives on divisions of caste and religion. From student politics in Lucknow to the interiors of Bihar, from the corridors of power to the glitz of media and the film industry in Mumbai.
A Broken Man is the quest of a deprived Krishna to redeem hope from despair, love from separation and success out of repeated failures. From the bestselling author of It Happened That Night and Three Times Loser, this is a story that reinforces our faith in what love can accomplish as it pushes us to achieve the impossible, making us tap our true inner potential.
- GenresRomance
240 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2016
About the author
Akash Verma
7 books51 followersAkash Verma is the co-founder of a fashion start-up centred around Indian designs, www.chokore.com, and a national bestselling Indian author.
Akash has more than twenty five years of experience in the FMCG sector and media, at senior levels with companies such as Coca-Cola, Red FM, Big FM and the Times of India. His work has taken him across the country, and he finds this experience very relevant while giving shape to his stories.
Akash has authored five books till now, and he has been covered by Indian media in publications such as the Times of India, the Hindustan Times, the Pioneer and Financial World.
Akash lives with his family in Gurgaon, India. His parents are eminent and award-winning Hindi writers.
Akash has more than twenty five years of experience in the FMCG sector and media, at senior levels with companies such as Coca-Cola, Red FM, Big FM and the Times of India. His work has taken him across the country, and he finds this experience very relevant while giving shape to his stories.
Akash has authored five books till now, and he has been covered by Indian media in publications such as the Times of India, the Hindustan Times, the Pioneer and Financial World.
Akash lives with his family in Gurgaon, India. His parents are eminent and award-winning Hindi writers.
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January 31, 2019
Message is good and so is elaboration. "If you stand for something you can".
Its not just a love story but also a debate on the Social matter of racial discrimination & casteism. Most of the part spread-ed in the college time which makes it bit easier to explain and read. Author went so deep in usage of language to cover the issue of casteism. As more than half of the story was in flash back so getting back to the present time was not so interesting but its quite okay. Character of Chhavi is strong but still the role it has been given seems out of real world considering her terms with Krishna.
How is that possible that Virag is not in connection with Chhavi? Again Shibani went head over heels on Krishna, How's that so easily? These few plot-tings make me feel like the fantasy part and not so close to reality like the other ones. Few points raised & left as is, like Meeting between Gope and PanditJi. ?? These few thing becomes cons.
But as the story is quite new so for me it stand to some point & also a fast read.
Its not just a love story but also a debate on the Social matter of racial discrimination & casteism. Most of the part spread-ed in the college time which makes it bit easier to explain and read. Author went so deep in usage of language to cover the issue of casteism. As more than half of the story was in flash back so getting back to the present time was not so interesting but its quite okay. Character of Chhavi is strong but still the role it has been given seems out of real world considering her terms with Krishna.
How is that possible that Virag is not in connection with Chhavi? Again Shibani went head over heels on Krishna, How's that so easily? These few plot-tings make me feel like the fantasy part and not so close to reality like the other ones. Few points raised & left as is, like Meeting between Gope and PanditJi. ?? These few thing becomes cons.
But as the story is quite new so for me it stand to some point & also a fast read.
June 4, 2020
Beautiful storyline
Broken man by Akash Verma
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This book revolves around Krishna kumar, a village boy. It takes us to a college romance where he falls in love with a brahmin girl, Chavvi. This book gives insight of our society as the author conveys us the hurdles which get stirred up as a result of caste discrimination. I liked the way how the author has connected the different phases like love and caste discrimination were put together making it appear like freshly crafted plot. As the community system arose, the girl was in a need to opt one between the two choices. Following the rules of society, she obeys her father's words so she sacrifices her love. Then Krishna returns to his home town. Do you think Krishna can forget her? Can he be successful? It was a gripping read I love the storyline also the way the author chose to unfold the story, it was optimistic. The romance behind their statuses left conveying the emotional journey of their love.
Broken man by Akash Verma
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This book revolves around Krishna kumar, a village boy. It takes us to a college romance where he falls in love with a brahmin girl, Chavvi. This book gives insight of our society as the author conveys us the hurdles which get stirred up as a result of caste discrimination. I liked the way how the author has connected the different phases like love and caste discrimination were put together making it appear like freshly crafted plot. As the community system arose, the girl was in a need to opt one between the two choices. Following the rules of society, she obeys her father's words so she sacrifices her love. Then Krishna returns to his home town. Do you think Krishna can forget her? Can he be successful? It was a gripping read I love the storyline also the way the author chose to unfold the story, it was optimistic. The romance behind their statuses left conveying the emotional journey of their love.
July 7, 2016
A girl with a political agenda. A boy with a passion for power. The story begins with a clash of interests - a war between justice and need for acceptance.
A Dalit boy, falling in love with a Bhramin girl. Not unheard of. Not accepted either.
The separation of these 2 hearts due to caste and status is terribly cliché. It is also a mirror image of our society and it's perception.
The entire plot of the story makes us question our mindset. Although the time the story plays in, is a decade ago, it still raises the same questions we face today.
We say that our thoughts have progressed. We claim that we have left our prejudices in the past.
Have we really?
The author describes, with painful details, the reality of what Dalits continue to face in the underdeveloped areas of the society. This situation persists.
This romantic story, spiced with politics, flows through the corridors of a Lucknow university, across the open fields of Bihar and looped into the hectic lifestyle of Mumbai.
There are several pages in the book that touch our hearts.
When Krishna, the male protagonist of the story, discovers the magic of a loving touch, he takes us back to our first love and our tentative touches.
Krishna finds all the love he deserves in Chavvi.
The way in which Chhavi changes Krishna's life for the best, she makes the readers want a companion exactly like her.
The stories that Chhavi narrates remind those of us who have forgotten, the values and morals of life.
The author, through Krishna, has narrated several poems in Hindi. These poetries reminds us once again of the beauty of hindi language.
The language used in the book is simple yet effective. The author proves that a lot can be said through simplicity. His style of writing is easy to follow and moreover, easy to fall in love with.
The climax of the story, much anticipated, comes very abruptly. It is also predictable although welcome. Needless to say, the climax suits the plot.
This story of how a Dalit boy evolves, weaves his way through prejudices of the society and his own lack of confidence, is enthralling.
Chances are, while Krishna finds himself in the bustling city of Mumbai, the reader will be motivated to peek into their own life and analyse their perception of the world.
I can guarantee, you will want to finish the book in one go!
A Dalit boy, falling in love with a Bhramin girl. Not unheard of. Not accepted either.
The separation of these 2 hearts due to caste and status is terribly cliché. It is also a mirror image of our society and it's perception.
The entire plot of the story makes us question our mindset. Although the time the story plays in, is a decade ago, it still raises the same questions we face today.
We say that our thoughts have progressed. We claim that we have left our prejudices in the past.
Have we really?
The author describes, with painful details, the reality of what Dalits continue to face in the underdeveloped areas of the society. This situation persists.
This romantic story, spiced with politics, flows through the corridors of a Lucknow university, across the open fields of Bihar and looped into the hectic lifestyle of Mumbai.
There are several pages in the book that touch our hearts.
When Krishna, the male protagonist of the story, discovers the magic of a loving touch, he takes us back to our first love and our tentative touches.
Krishna finds all the love he deserves in Chavvi.
The way in which Chhavi changes Krishna's life for the best, she makes the readers want a companion exactly like her.
The stories that Chhavi narrates remind those of us who have forgotten, the values and morals of life.
The author, through Krishna, has narrated several poems in Hindi. These poetries reminds us once again of the beauty of hindi language.
The language used in the book is simple yet effective. The author proves that a lot can be said through simplicity. His style of writing is easy to follow and moreover, easy to fall in love with.
The climax of the story, much anticipated, comes very abruptly. It is also predictable although welcome. Needless to say, the climax suits the plot.
This story of how a Dalit boy evolves, weaves his way through prejudices of the society and his own lack of confidence, is enthralling.
Chances are, while Krishna finds himself in the bustling city of Mumbai, the reader will be motivated to peek into their own life and analyse their perception of the world.
I can guarantee, you will want to finish the book in one go!
July 9, 2016
A Dalit boy, falling in love with Bhramin young girl is a perfect plot to write on!
On the first look of this novel, I thought it is as like two states but it actually comes to be a big surprise! Yes! I loved it.
The partition of these 2 hearts because of rank and status is horribly buzzword. It is likewise a mirror picture of our general public and it's recognition.
The whole plot of the story makes us doubt our mentality. In spite of the fact that the time the story plays in, is 10 years prior, despite everything it brings up the same issues we confront today.
This sentimental story, spiced with governmental issues, courses through the passageways of a Lucknow college, over the open fields of Bihar and circled into the tumultuous way of life of Mumbai.
There are a few pages in the book that touch our hearts.
Whenever Krishna, the male hero of the story, finds the enchantment of an adoring touch, he takes us back to our first love and our conditional touches.
Krishna discovers all the adoration he merits in Chavvi.
The route in which Chhavi changes Krishna's life generally advantageous, she makes the perusers need a partner precisely like her.
Akash Verma have splendidly outlined this character which begins winning your heart right from his entrance in preamble and afterward in the flashback. The passageway of Chhavi gives story the required blast after which book goes to the following level itself. Perusing about the governmental issues in the college was so crisp for somebody like me who have never experienced it that I needed to peruse increasingly about it. The civil arguments between the lead characters amid the road plays are one of the best scenes in the book. Later on, the underlying associations between both the characters post-contention is additionally treated exceptionally well. To put it plainly, I give full checks to the principal half of the book. The characters of Gope, his group, Chhavi's dad, Krishna's folks are likewise amazingly created.
The story effectively shows enough enthusiasm among the perusers to stay connected with till the end. The story is plain and goes just faultless leaving a peruser more inquisitive about how the story is going to end . What's more, yes ,obviously the one thing that turns out to be the most interesting is the verse abilities showed by the writer in this book. Those having a decent taste for verse are likewise going to love various stuff something other than what's expected about this book and I for one cherished it.
So essentially, this book is refined to pass on a profound message and the writer has effectively done it.
Masters
• The station contrast has been indicated what exists in the truth.
• The short stories in the book are very inspiring.
• The foulness of legislative issues is portrayed flawlessly.
Cons-
• The plot appears to be normal and does not have any one of a kind thing in it.
• Printing botches ruin the perusing.
I adore it!
On the first look of this novel, I thought it is as like two states but it actually comes to be a big surprise! Yes! I loved it.
The partition of these 2 hearts because of rank and status is horribly buzzword. It is likewise a mirror picture of our general public and it's recognition.
The whole plot of the story makes us doubt our mentality. In spite of the fact that the time the story plays in, is 10 years prior, despite everything it brings up the same issues we confront today.
This sentimental story, spiced with governmental issues, courses through the passageways of a Lucknow college, over the open fields of Bihar and circled into the tumultuous way of life of Mumbai.
There are a few pages in the book that touch our hearts.
Whenever Krishna, the male hero of the story, finds the enchantment of an adoring touch, he takes us back to our first love and our conditional touches.
Krishna discovers all the adoration he merits in Chavvi.
The route in which Chhavi changes Krishna's life generally advantageous, she makes the perusers need a partner precisely like her.
Akash Verma have splendidly outlined this character which begins winning your heart right from his entrance in preamble and afterward in the flashback. The passageway of Chhavi gives story the required blast after which book goes to the following level itself. Perusing about the governmental issues in the college was so crisp for somebody like me who have never experienced it that I needed to peruse increasingly about it. The civil arguments between the lead characters amid the road plays are one of the best scenes in the book. Later on, the underlying associations between both the characters post-contention is additionally treated exceptionally well. To put it plainly, I give full checks to the principal half of the book. The characters of Gope, his group, Chhavi's dad, Krishna's folks are likewise amazingly created.
The story effectively shows enough enthusiasm among the perusers to stay connected with till the end. The story is plain and goes just faultless leaving a peruser more inquisitive about how the story is going to end . What's more, yes ,obviously the one thing that turns out to be the most interesting is the verse abilities showed by the writer in this book. Those having a decent taste for verse are likewise going to love various stuff something other than what's expected about this book and I for one cherished it.
So essentially, this book is refined to pass on a profound message and the writer has effectively done it.
Masters
• The station contrast has been indicated what exists in the truth.
• The short stories in the book are very inspiring.
• The foulness of legislative issues is portrayed flawlessly.
Cons-
• The plot appears to be normal and does not have any one of a kind thing in it.
• Printing botches ruin the perusing.
I adore it!
April 6, 2017
First off, the blurb of the book just doesn’t do it justice. From the blurb I pegged this book as just another romance story, which it is – at a certain level, but this book also has other things to offer.
Krishna and Chhavi are born on the opposite end of the societal strata. They should be worlds apart in everything… from their lifestyle to their interests and their aspirations. Yet they have a common thread – they both fight the caste system that is still prevalent in our twenty-first century society. They each fight their own battles for their beliefs. When Chhavi is attacked, it is Krishna who comes to the rescue. Moments of fear and gratitude soon lead to something else between the two but their difficulties are not over. There’s still the matter of the person who tried to kill Chhavi and then there is the matter of her parents. What does the couple do? Stand and fight or give in to the pressures?
I would like to point out what I did not like about this book since it is a short list. First, was the romance! (don’t roll your eyes…) It is not that I did not like the romantic angle at all, but it is just that I felt that the treatment it got slowed the pace of the book, especially in the middle. Second thing that I did not like were the Hindi verses that were included in the book, written in Devanagari script. In any case I do not like it when two or more languages are included to write a book. It is distracting to a degree. And to actually include it in a completely different script is another issue. I can read Devanagiri script but not everyone does. Someone who doesn’t know it might feel cheated as they might have picked this book up purely because they thought this to be an IWE work.
What I did like about the book were the characters. Both Krishna and Chhavi made marks on their own rights. Their strengths and weaknesses is what them endearing and into characters that you could get behind. The author’s language and narrative (barring the Hindi Verses) was simple yet entertaining. But what I loved the most was the fact that the author addressed multiple underlying issues of our society. Romance was not the only focus of the book. Whether it is the caste system or politics in educational institutions, the author dealt with them appropriately.
Overall this book is certainly a step ahead of what IWE is mostly churning out these days and I would recommend it to anyone who is open to reading an IWE with some Hindi in it and wants more than just romance.
http://www.ddsreviews.in/2016/10/brok...
Krishna and Chhavi are born on the opposite end of the societal strata. They should be worlds apart in everything… from their lifestyle to their interests and their aspirations. Yet they have a common thread – they both fight the caste system that is still prevalent in our twenty-first century society. They each fight their own battles for their beliefs. When Chhavi is attacked, it is Krishna who comes to the rescue. Moments of fear and gratitude soon lead to something else between the two but their difficulties are not over. There’s still the matter of the person who tried to kill Chhavi and then there is the matter of her parents. What does the couple do? Stand and fight or give in to the pressures?
I would like to point out what I did not like about this book since it is a short list. First, was the romance! (don’t roll your eyes…) It is not that I did not like the romantic angle at all, but it is just that I felt that the treatment it got slowed the pace of the book, especially in the middle. Second thing that I did not like were the Hindi verses that were included in the book, written in Devanagari script. In any case I do not like it when two or more languages are included to write a book. It is distracting to a degree. And to actually include it in a completely different script is another issue. I can read Devanagiri script but not everyone does. Someone who doesn’t know it might feel cheated as they might have picked this book up purely because they thought this to be an IWE work.
What I did like about the book were the characters. Both Krishna and Chhavi made marks on their own rights. Their strengths and weaknesses is what them endearing and into characters that you could get behind. The author’s language and narrative (barring the Hindi Verses) was simple yet entertaining. But what I loved the most was the fact that the author addressed multiple underlying issues of our society. Romance was not the only focus of the book. Whether it is the caste system or politics in educational institutions, the author dealt with them appropriately.
Overall this book is certainly a step ahead of what IWE is mostly churning out these days and I would recommend it to anyone who is open to reading an IWE with some Hindi in it and wants more than just romance.
http://www.ddsreviews.in/2016/10/brok...
July 5, 2016
I had read Akash Verma's Three Times Loser when it got released some 4 years ago. Since then I have been asking the author to publish his next book as TTL had impressed me a lot. To whomsoever I gave that book have fallen in love with it. Even today, my friends are rotating it among themselves. Akash Verma have finally come up with his new book after a long gap named "A Broken Man". The story is basically about how casteism and discrimination based upon it is prevalent in many parts of India from years. The character of Krishna states the phase that they have to go through as they are regularly reminded about what their real stature is. They are not allowed to live a normal life like every human beings and not dream big as they know opportunities are not for them.
Akash Verma have brilliantly sketched this character which starts winning your heart right from his entry in prologue and then in the flashback. The entrance of Chhavi gives story the needed boom after which book goes to the next level itself. Reading about the politics in the university was so fresh for someone like me who have never experienced it that I wanted to read more and more about it. The debates between the lead characters during the street plays are one of the best scenes in the book. Later on, the initial interactions between both the characters post-rivalry is also treated very well. In short, I give full marks to the first half of the book. The characters of Gope, his team, Chhavi's father, Krishna's parents are also amazingly crafted.
The problem arises in 2nd half when the romance prevails the wonderful set-up of politics and caste discrimination issue. It takes the same face of other romantic and college campus love stories and takes you 4-5 years back when such stories were written back to back by Indian authors. But the book gains pace again in the latter part of 2nd half when the protagonist gets recognition in his organization for his writing skills and the change that happens afterwards. Author has been able to send across the message that anyone who has been pulled down for something all his life should not feel weak as the real potential lies within himself which can take him to heights. The poetry are also beautiful but so much Hindi in an English novel does not suit the book. Rest, I would say that the book is a fine attempt and I give it 3.5* out of 5. Read it for its amazing first half!
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ABHILASH RUHELA - VEERU!!!
July 1, 2016
Review.
The story is about a dalit boy, Krishna, and the challenges he faced in his life. The major turn in the story came when he fell in love with a Brahmin girl, Chhavi, who is an activist in college, and is the daughter of a local politician, Pandit ji. Will this love story blossom against the deep rooted cast system?
The story deals with the love and faith a couple requires to fulfill their commitment of staying together.
Chhavi's character is portrayed beautifully. The protagonist, Krishna, is also sketched lovable. The stories that Chhavi kept telling Krishna, are worth admirable and leave impressions on the readers.
The poems written in the book are awesome. Poem lovers will certainly admire this part. These poems are thought provoking and hence making this art a deep and intriguing one.
The language used by the author, Akash, is simple, formal and understandable. This makes the book easy to read.
The story got predictable at a few sections, but this point can be ignored. All in all, this is an entertaining one time read.
Kudos to Srishti Publishers and Akash Verma for 'A Broken Man'!
Book cover.
There's nothing to appeal in the cover. It is simple and ordinary. It certainly could be improved.
The story is about a dalit boy, Krishna, and the challenges he faced in his life. The major turn in the story came when he fell in love with a Brahmin girl, Chhavi, who is an activist in college, and is the daughter of a local politician, Pandit ji. Will this love story blossom against the deep rooted cast system?
The story deals with the love and faith a couple requires to fulfill their commitment of staying together.
Chhavi's character is portrayed beautifully. The protagonist, Krishna, is also sketched lovable. The stories that Chhavi kept telling Krishna, are worth admirable and leave impressions on the readers.
The poems written in the book are awesome. Poem lovers will certainly admire this part. These poems are thought provoking and hence making this art a deep and intriguing one.
The language used by the author, Akash, is simple, formal and understandable. This makes the book easy to read.
The story got predictable at a few sections, but this point can be ignored. All in all, this is an entertaining one time read.
Kudos to Srishti Publishers and Akash Verma for 'A Broken Man'!
Book cover.
There's nothing to appeal in the cover. It is simple and ordinary. It certainly could be improved.
July 9, 2016
Story in a nutshell:
A Dalit boy falls in love with a rrich Brahman girl. They confess their love for each other and have a lovey-dovey time together until the very day the girls father learns about them. The girl needs to make a choice. She chooses her father and the boy is left heartbroken.The boy leaves the town and arrives to Mumbai in order to start his life again. Is he successful? Does he forget the girl?
Review:
'A Broken Man' appeared to me as the same old wine packed in a new bottle. The overall plot appears to be very common and predictable. Its just a few incidents here and there which adds flavor to this common delicacy. But the story isn't upto that mark. The narration is in third person narrative and is done quite well. The flow of the events have been smooth. There aren't any chances of confusion in readers mind. The story teaches you a few lessons for life. It is inspirational in one way.
Likes:
The cover
The small lessons which the story gives you.
Krishna's struggle and his success.
I rate:
Cover: 3.5/5
Characters: 3/5
Story: 2/5
My overall rating for A Broken Man is 2.5/5 stars.
A Dalit boy falls in love with a rrich Brahman girl. They confess their love for each other and have a lovey-dovey time together until the very day the girls father learns about them. The girl needs to make a choice. She chooses her father and the boy is left heartbroken.The boy leaves the town and arrives to Mumbai in order to start his life again. Is he successful? Does he forget the girl?
Review:
'A Broken Man' appeared to me as the same old wine packed in a new bottle. The overall plot appears to be very common and predictable. Its just a few incidents here and there which adds flavor to this common delicacy. But the story isn't upto that mark. The narration is in third person narrative and is done quite well. The flow of the events have been smooth. There aren't any chances of confusion in readers mind. The story teaches you a few lessons for life. It is inspirational in one way.
Likes:
The cover
The small lessons which the story gives you.
Krishna's struggle and his success.
I rate:
Cover: 3.5/5
Characters: 3/5
Story: 2/5
My overall rating for A Broken Man is 2.5/5 stars.
July 12, 2016
A gripping story of a Dalit boy, Krishna Kumar struggling in a society that is constantly trying to pull him back and show him his place, in the social hierarchy and what follows when he falls in love with a Brahmin girl Chhavi Mishra. Add to this student politics, the powerful world of advertising, the glamorous film industry and you have a potboiler in your hands.
However it’s the beautiful verses in devnagiri that make their appearance throughout the book that come as a surprise. The generous sprinkling of stories at opportune moments in the book and the surprise element just keeps rising.
At the face if it, A Broken Man may seem like a rags to riches tale but it’s much more than that. The protagonist is someone that you can relate to, someone that you may have known, seen on TV or read about, his hardships are equally real. The author does justice to his description of the two cities in which the story is based.
For those tired of the run of the mill, same looking boy meets girl love story and are looking for different (the good kind), A Broken Man is highly recommended. It’s a quick read and fast paced.
However it’s the beautiful verses in devnagiri that make their appearance throughout the book that come as a surprise. The generous sprinkling of stories at opportune moments in the book and the surprise element just keeps rising.
At the face if it, A Broken Man may seem like a rags to riches tale but it’s much more than that. The protagonist is someone that you can relate to, someone that you may have known, seen on TV or read about, his hardships are equally real. The author does justice to his description of the two cities in which the story is based.
For those tired of the run of the mill, same looking boy meets girl love story and are looking for different (the good kind), A Broken Man is highly recommended. It’s a quick read and fast paced.
July 16, 2016
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The book is about the story of Krishna, a young guy in Lucknow from Bihar and Chhavi. The story is about the love between these two individuals from two different sections of the society and how it brings them together, makes them one, unites them even after separation.
Though the story is a love story, it is also the differences that our society has the like caste system and the entire politics that is played around it.
Krishna becomes KK, a famous poet and writer in Bollywood and achieves what he wanted to but always long for the love that he had left behind.
Overall, the story of A Broken Man is narrated in a very simple way with a perfect plot and situations that compliment the love angle in totality.
Another interesting thing about the book were the poems every now and then, which builds the character of KK very strongly and then there were stories within stories that conveyed a message every single time.
The book is about the story of Krishna, a young guy in Lucknow from Bihar and Chhavi. The story is about the love between these two individuals from two different sections of the society and how it brings them together, makes them one, unites them even after separation.
Though the story is a love story, it is also the differences that our society has the like caste system and the entire politics that is played around it.
Krishna becomes KK, a famous poet and writer in Bollywood and achieves what he wanted to but always long for the love that he had left behind.
Overall, the story of A Broken Man is narrated in a very simple way with a perfect plot and situations that compliment the love angle in totality.
Another interesting thing about the book were the poems every now and then, which builds the character of KK very strongly and then there were stories within stories that conveyed a message every single time.
July 17, 2016
Its a love story depicting the problems two persons from different castes face if they fall in love. The emotions, love, struggles are represented very beautifully.
The protagonist Krishna gives you a nostalgia of your first love. We start living with him and go through all the struggles with him.
Chhavi is also a very loveable character. She is a very strong character and helps Krishna in becoming a better person in the story.
The story is predictable at times but you still enjoy it to the full.
My favourite part is the poetry. I personally loved it so much. It is amazing and gives a very good read for poetry lovers!!!
VOCABULARY :
The vocabulary is simple and easily understandable. First time readers will also enjoy this book a lot.
BOOK COVER AND TITLE :
The book cover is simple. And the title gives us a glimpse about the protagonist struggles in a way.
Kudos to the author Akash Verma and Srishti Publications for giving us a good read.
The protagonist Krishna gives you a nostalgia of your first love. We start living with him and go through all the struggles with him.
Chhavi is also a very loveable character. She is a very strong character and helps Krishna in becoming a better person in the story.
The story is predictable at times but you still enjoy it to the full.
My favourite part is the poetry. I personally loved it so much. It is amazing and gives a very good read for poetry lovers!!!
VOCABULARY :
The vocabulary is simple and easily understandable. First time readers will also enjoy this book a lot.
BOOK COVER AND TITLE :
The book cover is simple. And the title gives us a glimpse about the protagonist struggles in a way.
Kudos to the author Akash Verma and Srishti Publications for giving us a good read.
July 12, 2016
The author possesses good presentation skill which is reflected in the writing of the book itself.
The additional character of Ram Singh was a pretty much clever move as it hypes up the pain that the book has to offer to the readers to feel.
The book was error free and that would be a relief for the grammar nazis out there.
The book has a simple and sober story which makes it a good companion to evening coffee.
Ratings- 3 out of 5 stars.
The plot gains pace towards the climax instead of maintaining the that what it had at the beginning.
The story was quite a simple one in comparison to what comes to mind when one reads the blurb.
The author has forgot to mention some parts whose addition to the story could have made it a bit more interesting, for instance, the reaction of Krishna's family when he left for Mumbai.
Overally the story has the essence that makes it a goodread.
The additional character of Ram Singh was a pretty much clever move as it hypes up the pain that the book has to offer to the readers to feel.
The book was error free and that would be a relief for the grammar nazis out there.
The book has a simple and sober story which makes it a good companion to evening coffee.
Ratings- 3 out of 5 stars.
The plot gains pace towards the climax instead of maintaining the that what it had at the beginning.
The story was quite a simple one in comparison to what comes to mind when one reads the blurb.
The author has forgot to mention some parts whose addition to the story could have made it a bit more interesting, for instance, the reaction of Krishna's family when he left for Mumbai.
Overally the story has the essence that makes it a goodread.
July 10, 2016
A Broken Man is same old story wrapped in new cover. Readers will find nothing new in this book other than some beautiful hindi verses.
Book Cover and title are appropriate. Together with blurb, first impression of book attracts readers. Language of the book is simple and easily understandable. Simple narration of the book binds readers with the story. Climax was predictable.
*Likes*
•Hindi Verses
•Caste Discrimination is described brilliantly
•Teaches some important life lessons
*Dislikes*
•Grammatical Mistakes
•Story seems to be old with nothing new
RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover- 3.5/5
Language and Narration- 3.5/5
Characterization- 3/5
Storyline- 2/5
Final Rating- 3/5
Book Cover and title are appropriate. Together with blurb, first impression of book attracts readers. Language of the book is simple and easily understandable. Simple narration of the book binds readers with the story. Climax was predictable.
*Likes*
•Hindi Verses
•Caste Discrimination is described brilliantly
•Teaches some important life lessons
*Dislikes*
•Grammatical Mistakes
•Story seems to be old with nothing new
RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover- 3.5/5
Language and Narration- 3.5/5
Characterization- 3/5
Storyline- 2/5
Final Rating- 3/5
July 7, 2016
A perfect story for a perfect Bollywood blckbuster
August 5, 2016
Politics and caste-ism are two issues where I usually go mute. One because I do not understand or rather try not to understand the way political parties function by throwing muck at each other, pulling each other down and causing furore over progressive ideas instead of uniting and making the nation a real gem in the world. And two because I am uncomfortable about the caste system still prevailing in the country.
On reading the blurb of this book sent by Writers Melon, I had a fair idea of how the story will shape up.
Set against a backdrop of caste differences, caste reservation policies and agitations, student politics and elections, A Broken Man is essentially a love story between Chhavi, a Brahmin girl and Krishna, a Dalit boy. Brought up in extreme poverty and discrimination by the upper castes in remote village of Bihar, the inner angst against his condition and towards the Brahmin community is fanned by the local student leaders. Provoked Krishna stands against Chhavi, a member of the student association which raises the issues of inconsistency in facilities for students. In a conspiracy, the student political group stages an accident to appear as an attempt of self-immolation by her. Krishna, being the eye-witness of the crime is shaken by the ugly face of the political group of students and saves Chhavi endangering his own life.
The heroic act of Krishna makes Chhavi fall for her savior. The foes turned friends become lovers soon after. The familial pressure however, forces their separation.
But love triumphs finally and the estranged lovers come together years later having fulfilled their family duties and promise to each other.
Though the story of a rich girl falling in love with a poor boy is an over-used formula which has been used exhaustingly beyond its life in films and novels yet the angle of an upper caste girl getting involved with a lower caste boy in Indian society seems like a new idea because in Hindi cinema the story usually steers clear of any mention of caste.
Cleverly, this story also does not ruffle any feathers by not painting either of the communities in too bad light and simply dwells on the love of two human beings who have been separated by circumstances. In an easy narrative the story glides smoothly from present into a flashback of college politics, family differences, separation, success story and back to present.
There isn't any awkward gap or slackening of the pace in the narrative.
Having seen enough inter-caste marriages in my own family, I am however not convinced of a small issue....but that may be because I am being too practical or too critical of the story. For any person brought up in as much comforts as Chhavi has been portrayed, it is difficult to envision a life in as much poverty as Krishna has been brought up in, irrespective of any caste. But Chhavvi is unaffected....may be its is wishful thinking of author.
Overall a good and easy read....
On reading the blurb of this book sent by Writers Melon, I had a fair idea of how the story will shape up.
Set against a backdrop of caste differences, caste reservation policies and agitations, student politics and elections, A Broken Man is essentially a love story between Chhavi, a Brahmin girl and Krishna, a Dalit boy. Brought up in extreme poverty and discrimination by the upper castes in remote village of Bihar, the inner angst against his condition and towards the Brahmin community is fanned by the local student leaders. Provoked Krishna stands against Chhavi, a member of the student association which raises the issues of inconsistency in facilities for students. In a conspiracy, the student political group stages an accident to appear as an attempt of self-immolation by her. Krishna, being the eye-witness of the crime is shaken by the ugly face of the political group of students and saves Chhavi endangering his own life.
The heroic act of Krishna makes Chhavi fall for her savior. The foes turned friends become lovers soon after. The familial pressure however, forces their separation.
But love triumphs finally and the estranged lovers come together years later having fulfilled their family duties and promise to each other.
Though the story of a rich girl falling in love with a poor boy is an over-used formula which has been used exhaustingly beyond its life in films and novels yet the angle of an upper caste girl getting involved with a lower caste boy in Indian society seems like a new idea because in Hindi cinema the story usually steers clear of any mention of caste.
Cleverly, this story also does not ruffle any feathers by not painting either of the communities in too bad light and simply dwells on the love of two human beings who have been separated by circumstances. In an easy narrative the story glides smoothly from present into a flashback of college politics, family differences, separation, success story and back to present.
There isn't any awkward gap or slackening of the pace in the narrative.
Having seen enough inter-caste marriages in my own family, I am however not convinced of a small issue....but that may be because I am being too practical or too critical of the story. For any person brought up in as much comforts as Chhavi has been portrayed, it is difficult to envision a life in as much poverty as Krishna has been brought up in, irrespective of any caste. But Chhavvi is unaffected....may be its is wishful thinking of author.
Overall a good and easy read....
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August 9, 2016I begin with a disclaimer of sorts. I picked up this book because of its setting – my hometown Lucknow. And it scores a perfect six on that front. As the story took me through the campus, the departments I’d been to, the library I’d passed a thousand times, the restaurant I go to even now, it left me with a warm nostalgic feeling.
My personal liking apart, A Broken Man captures student life at the Lucknow University to a tee. The hullaballoo of the election, the speeches, the street plays, the student politics – all just as it happens.
While there wasn’t much to the story I did like the way it was told. The bits of Hindi poetry were beautiful, the little grandma’s stories that Chhavi picks, endearing.
Also, I loved how Chhavi remains a part of Krishna’s life, how he constantly summons her in his imagination at every significant point in his life – at each moment of doubt, at each victory.
What I didn’t like
Editing editing editing. I am wary of new Indian authors for this reason alone and A Broken Man proves my point yet again. Phrases like ‘KK took a waited look’ (What is a waited look??), ‘KK had eyes that ached of pain’ ‘a drink from the well-stuffed bar (how about ‘well-stocked’?), stand out like sore thumbs.
The narrative is teeming with adverbs (The author would do well to read Stephen King’s On Writing, a very useful book for writers, aspiring or otherwise) and repetitions.
Take this instance – The blurb reads ‘high caste Brahman girl’. Either Brahman or high caste should suffice, specially on a blurb. Am I nitpicking? Maybe. But the thing is, it can get tiresome when it goes on page after page.
There is much ‘tell’ and less ‘show’.
Lastly there are some factual errors. I know this is fiction not fact, and allows for liberties, but because I applauded the book for its real-life representation of the University campus it is only fair I point out the flaws too.
One, A girl could never ever walk into a Lucknow University boys’ hostel in 90s. I’m not sure it’s possible even now.
Two, a Dalit boy cannot arrive in a village with an obviously high caste girl (‘she can’t pass off as a Dalit girl…. her skin glows like fresh milk’. The author’s words, not mine), be seen by the high caste men and go without comment or action. Nothing remains a secret in a village. She will most definitely not be left in peace to make out with the Dalit boy by the side of the pond in the middle of the night. Just not possible.
Then, there’s Mumbai. Without adding spoilers, all I’ll say is that the story in Mumbai, becomes overly simplistic and predictable.
In the end I’d call it a simple story that could have been better told – pick it or leave it.
My personal liking apart, A Broken Man captures student life at the Lucknow University to a tee. The hullaballoo of the election, the speeches, the street plays, the student politics – all just as it happens.
While there wasn’t much to the story I did like the way it was told. The bits of Hindi poetry were beautiful, the little grandma’s stories that Chhavi picks, endearing.
Also, I loved how Chhavi remains a part of Krishna’s life, how he constantly summons her in his imagination at every significant point in his life – at each moment of doubt, at each victory.
What I didn’t like
Editing editing editing. I am wary of new Indian authors for this reason alone and A Broken Man proves my point yet again. Phrases like ‘KK took a waited look’ (What is a waited look??), ‘KK had eyes that ached of pain’ ‘a drink from the well-stuffed bar (how about ‘well-stocked’?), stand out like sore thumbs.
The narrative is teeming with adverbs (The author would do well to read Stephen King’s On Writing, a very useful book for writers, aspiring or otherwise) and repetitions.
Take this instance – The blurb reads ‘high caste Brahman girl’. Either Brahman or high caste should suffice, specially on a blurb. Am I nitpicking? Maybe. But the thing is, it can get tiresome when it goes on page after page.
There is much ‘tell’ and less ‘show’.
Lastly there are some factual errors. I know this is fiction not fact, and allows for liberties, but because I applauded the book for its real-life representation of the University campus it is only fair I point out the flaws too.
One, A girl could never ever walk into a Lucknow University boys’ hostel in 90s. I’m not sure it’s possible even now.
Two, a Dalit boy cannot arrive in a village with an obviously high caste girl (‘she can’t pass off as a Dalit girl…. her skin glows like fresh milk’. The author’s words, not mine), be seen by the high caste men and go without comment or action. Nothing remains a secret in a village. She will most definitely not be left in peace to make out with the Dalit boy by the side of the pond in the middle of the night. Just not possible.
Then, there’s Mumbai. Without adding spoilers, all I’ll say is that the story in Mumbai, becomes overly simplistic and predictable.
In the end I’d call it a simple story that could have been better told – pick it or leave it.
July 3, 2016
‘Low-caste’ boy, ‘high-caste’ girl, zaalim zamana! Overkill of the cliché-d Bollywood masala.. It’s only fitting that the Bollywood and Mumbai do end up in the story..
“A broken man”’s protagonist is indeed broken- a successful Bollywood scriptwriter and lyricist, but also a lonely, broken man! His past- a ‘lowborn’, shoved into the ‘royal’ city of Lucknow.
The setting of the story in the dusk of 1990s hurls Krishna Kumar (yet to be “KK”) right into the eye of the Mandal anti-reservation storm- which hadn’t quiet quieted, in spite of almost a decade-wide gap between 1989 and 1999.
Here’s where the author starts to disappoint- just like the mainstream Bollywood, all the “evil upper castes” gather together to commit hate crimes against the “poor, downtrodden child”, from the ‘deprived caste’.
And the ‘saintly’ Krishna quietly takes it all- even when he is occasionally incensed to retaliate, his good old “hero ka dost” Shiv stops him, reminding him of “who they were”- until Krishna met her!!
In yet-another B-town spin, first Krishna is filled with caste-based hatred for her, then saves her form her political rivals (conveniently belonging to fictional counter-part of BJP, which seems to seems to be miles from winning the hearts of English speaking ‘intellectuals’ of this country) and falls for her after the all-too-familiar “Oh my God! The good princess of the evil (casteist) lords ate and drank with me- a commoner!”. Predictably, she says yes, a couple of kisses, one-time sex and OK-from-Hero-ki-Ma-NOT-OK-from-Heroine-ke-pappa, and boom! They’re separated!
But here’s where the story does pick up the pace- even though still predictable, it starts drawing the reader in.
Krishna, after an initial struggle, manages to find a strong foothold in the advertising industry and later gains recognition in advertising world, before being catapulted into script writing, followed by snowballing success!!
But the wounds in his heart do not heal; his love, and commitment to his Chhavi never waivers- not even for a minute.
It’s a good book, overall. Though definitely not something “out of the world”, it does have its moments of clarity, terse story flow and Mumbai and Bihar- though appearing briefly- have been captured far more effectively than Lucknow.
My take:
DO READ: If Lucknow University’s politics means anything to you, if you’re sympathetic to “the Dalit cause”!
DON’T READ: If you’re hoping to get any “kicks”- of any sorts- after reading!!
“A broken man”’s protagonist is indeed broken- a successful Bollywood scriptwriter and lyricist, but also a lonely, broken man! His past- a ‘lowborn’, shoved into the ‘royal’ city of Lucknow.
The setting of the story in the dusk of 1990s hurls Krishna Kumar (yet to be “KK”) right into the eye of the Mandal anti-reservation storm- which hadn’t quiet quieted, in spite of almost a decade-wide gap between 1989 and 1999.
Here’s where the author starts to disappoint- just like the mainstream Bollywood, all the “evil upper castes” gather together to commit hate crimes against the “poor, downtrodden child”, from the ‘deprived caste’.
And the ‘saintly’ Krishna quietly takes it all- even when he is occasionally incensed to retaliate, his good old “hero ka dost” Shiv stops him, reminding him of “who they were”- until Krishna met her!!
In yet-another B-town spin, first Krishna is filled with caste-based hatred for her, then saves her form her political rivals (conveniently belonging to fictional counter-part of BJP, which seems to seems to be miles from winning the hearts of English speaking ‘intellectuals’ of this country) and falls for her after the all-too-familiar “Oh my God! The good princess of the evil (casteist) lords ate and drank with me- a commoner!”. Predictably, she says yes, a couple of kisses, one-time sex and OK-from-Hero-ki-Ma-NOT-OK-from-Heroine-ke-pappa, and boom! They’re separated!
But here’s where the story does pick up the pace- even though still predictable, it starts drawing the reader in.
Krishna, after an initial struggle, manages to find a strong foothold in the advertising industry and later gains recognition in advertising world, before being catapulted into script writing, followed by snowballing success!!
But the wounds in his heart do not heal; his love, and commitment to his Chhavi never waivers- not even for a minute.
It’s a good book, overall. Though definitely not something “out of the world”, it does have its moments of clarity, terse story flow and Mumbai and Bihar- though appearing briefly- have been captured far more effectively than Lucknow.
My take:
DO READ: If Lucknow University’s politics means anything to you, if you’re sympathetic to “the Dalit cause”!
DON’T READ: If you’re hoping to get any “kicks”- of any sorts- after reading!!
July 19, 2016
"A broken man" is a book from the author of the bestsellers "It happened that night" and "Three times looser".
The story begins with the story of Ram singh and how he came in contact with KK. As the story proceeds ... we are taken back into the life of KK whose full name was Krishna Kumar. The story of conversion from Krishna to KK , the story of uprise of how a famous storywriter and lyricist was "made" , the story of never ending love and hope .
The story line of the novel is very simple . It depicts the scenario of the social evils prevailed and the dirty face of the politics in the colleges and universities.
STORY :-
The story is the same old love story but with novel background . Krishna , who is a Dalit boy , falls in love with Chhavi , a rich Brahmin girl . Chhavi is a representative of CSWI party and a great leader too . She accepts the proposal of Krishna but as soon as her father learns of their relation , he asks her to choose between him and krishna . And being the traditional indian girl she chooses her father orr krishna . Krishna then shifts to mumbai to gather his broken pieces together , just in one hope of meeting chhavi again .
The ending of the story is pretty predictive but the beautiful description of the scene thrills the readers , thus binding them to the story .
SOCIAL ISSUES :-
The stories within the story serves to give moral lessons to the readers . Also the issues of political parties , caste system , reservation etc. raised in the story makes the readers aware of their presence in the real world.
The whole idea of marriage is challenged in the story while depicting the relation of chhavi and sudhanshu . She could share her bed with him but not her heart . Is this what marriage should be ???
These issues are beautifully raised by the writer in the story without exaggeration .
WRITING SKILLS :-
The story is written in a very simple and easy language that makes the story easy to follow and understand .
The story plot is relatively simple but the effective writing skills holds the attention of the people even if the story becomes a little predictable in some instances .
The writer succeeds in making a mental image in the minds of the readers of the scenes going on , making the experience more interesting.
Also the use of hindi shayari , verses , poetry and stories within the story is really excellent .
The story begins with the story of Ram singh and how he came in contact with KK. As the story proceeds ... we are taken back into the life of KK whose full name was Krishna Kumar. The story of conversion from Krishna to KK , the story of uprise of how a famous storywriter and lyricist was "made" , the story of never ending love and hope .
The story line of the novel is very simple . It depicts the scenario of the social evils prevailed and the dirty face of the politics in the colleges and universities.
STORY :-
The story is the same old love story but with novel background . Krishna , who is a Dalit boy , falls in love with Chhavi , a rich Brahmin girl . Chhavi is a representative of CSWI party and a great leader too . She accepts the proposal of Krishna but as soon as her father learns of their relation , he asks her to choose between him and krishna . And being the traditional indian girl she chooses her father orr krishna . Krishna then shifts to mumbai to gather his broken pieces together , just in one hope of meeting chhavi again .
The ending of the story is pretty predictive but the beautiful description of the scene thrills the readers , thus binding them to the story .
SOCIAL ISSUES :-
The stories within the story serves to give moral lessons to the readers . Also the issues of political parties , caste system , reservation etc. raised in the story makes the readers aware of their presence in the real world.
The whole idea of marriage is challenged in the story while depicting the relation of chhavi and sudhanshu . She could share her bed with him but not her heart . Is this what marriage should be ???
These issues are beautifully raised by the writer in the story without exaggeration .
WRITING SKILLS :-
The story is written in a very simple and easy language that makes the story easy to follow and understand .
The story plot is relatively simple but the effective writing skills holds the attention of the people even if the story becomes a little predictable in some instances .
The writer succeeds in making a mental image in the minds of the readers of the scenes going on , making the experience more interesting.
Also the use of hindi shayari , verses , poetry and stories within the story is really excellent .
July 7, 2016
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar has said"You cannot built anything on the foundation of caste.You cannot built up a nation,you cannot built up morality and I like the religion that teaches liberty,equality and fraternity".Though India has been independent since 1947 still the mindset of people are not free from the demons like"Racism and Casteism"In our constitution also it is written that it is our fundamental right that everyone has equal rights,freedom to speak,freedom to live then why we ourselves don's follow that.Our constitution has become just a page as we are not ready to implement the same.
In the story,the author has portrayed 2 characters i.e. Krishna and Chhavi,where Krishna is a Dalit Boy from Bihar who has to face several challenges and is often reminded that he belongs to lower caste and discrimination is done with him in such a way that they are not allowed to live a normal life like others but still author follows his dreams and succeeds in becoming a well-known scriptwriter KK. The tough journey of KK has been described wonderfully.Whereas,on the other side the character Chhavi is portrayed.Chhavi is from high caste Brahmin girl who is fighting for the rights of others,propogating equality in Lucknow University campus.The author has beautifully penned both the characters.Whether it is entry of Chhavi or Krishna saving Chhavi or their debates or the student politics or other characters everything has been sketched wonderfully.
The beautiful lovestory between Chhavi and Krishna has been penned beautifully.The beautiful stories by Chhavi are captivating as well as poems by Krishna are awesome.For all those poem lovers these poems and short stories would be treat.Overall I loved the book and the cover page of the book is simple yet elegant.
In short,the story revolves around love,faith and other aspects that acts as hindrances in their way so will they be succeed in this fight with society for their love or not?For finding the answers you will have to grab the copy of "A Broken Man".
In the story,the author has portrayed 2 characters i.e. Krishna and Chhavi,where Krishna is a Dalit Boy from Bihar who has to face several challenges and is often reminded that he belongs to lower caste and discrimination is done with him in such a way that they are not allowed to live a normal life like others but still author follows his dreams and succeeds in becoming a well-known scriptwriter KK. The tough journey of KK has been described wonderfully.Whereas,on the other side the character Chhavi is portrayed.Chhavi is from high caste Brahmin girl who is fighting for the rights of others,propogating equality in Lucknow University campus.The author has beautifully penned both the characters.Whether it is entry of Chhavi or Krishna saving Chhavi or their debates or the student politics or other characters everything has been sketched wonderfully.
The beautiful lovestory between Chhavi and Krishna has been penned beautifully.The beautiful stories by Chhavi are captivating as well as poems by Krishna are awesome.For all those poem lovers these poems and short stories would be treat.Overall I loved the book and the cover page of the book is simple yet elegant.
In short,the story revolves around love,faith and other aspects that acts as hindrances in their way so will they be succeed in this fight with society for their love or not?For finding the answers you will have to grab the copy of "A Broken Man".
July 25, 2016
What happens when a supposed low- caster, falls in love with a high class brahmin girl ?
‘Well, of course a cliché romance will happen between them and universe, miraculously will act against their love story. They would struggle – Actually, the boy would fight against society for his love while the girl, would give up her love, for her family, in the very end.
And this will come out as an another very same monotonous as well as predictable tale, we read every time, we pick a book like this.’
Woah ! Woah ! Hold your horses of brain, readers. This book is definitely not that ‘same uninteresting’ book.
Akash Verma, a known writer, came up with his new book this time – ‘A Broken Man’ ; loaded with several twists and turns; a beautiful tale of love, which doesn’t end up tragically. *spoiler*
It’s a story of a Dalit boy, Krishna Kumar and the challenges he face, every time he tries pulling himself out of the hell-hole created by the society, for people like him ; for an out caster like him.
The problems increase their frequency, when he falls in love with a Brahmin girl, who is an activist in college, and is the daughter of a local politician.
Above all, readers happen to have a potboiler in their hands.
However, with the usage of beautiful verses in Devnagiri, the book comes out as a surprise.
The introduction of surprise factor is not limited to this only, instead it just keeps rising.
Although, ‘A Broken Man’ appeared to me as the same old plot, renewed and polished by the author expertly, few of its incident did help in maintaining the curiosity of knowing ‘what’s next’ in reader’s mind.
The narration is in third person’s view and is done quite appreciably.
The story is inspirational in its own way.
LIKES :
1. The cover art is amazing.
2. Small lessons, you get from the story, time-to-time.
3. Krishna’s struggle and his success.
4. Chhavi’s devotion to her love and to her family.
RATINGS :
Cover : 4.5/5
Title : 3/5
Narration : 5/5
Plot : 5/5
Over-all Ratings : 4/5
‘Well, of course a cliché romance will happen between them and universe, miraculously will act against their love story. They would struggle – Actually, the boy would fight against society for his love while the girl, would give up her love, for her family, in the very end.
And this will come out as an another very same monotonous as well as predictable tale, we read every time, we pick a book like this.’
Woah ! Woah ! Hold your horses of brain, readers. This book is definitely not that ‘same uninteresting’ book.
Akash Verma, a known writer, came up with his new book this time – ‘A Broken Man’ ; loaded with several twists and turns; a beautiful tale of love, which doesn’t end up tragically. *spoiler*
It’s a story of a Dalit boy, Krishna Kumar and the challenges he face, every time he tries pulling himself out of the hell-hole created by the society, for people like him ; for an out caster like him.
The problems increase their frequency, when he falls in love with a Brahmin girl, who is an activist in college, and is the daughter of a local politician.
Above all, readers happen to have a potboiler in their hands.
However, with the usage of beautiful verses in Devnagiri, the book comes out as a surprise.
The introduction of surprise factor is not limited to this only, instead it just keeps rising.
Although, ‘A Broken Man’ appeared to me as the same old plot, renewed and polished by the author expertly, few of its incident did help in maintaining the curiosity of knowing ‘what’s next’ in reader’s mind.
The narration is in third person’s view and is done quite appreciably.
The story is inspirational in its own way.
LIKES :
1. The cover art is amazing.
2. Small lessons, you get from the story, time-to-time.
3. Krishna’s struggle and his success.
4. Chhavi’s devotion to her love and to her family.
RATINGS :
Cover : 4.5/5
Title : 3/5
Narration : 5/5
Plot : 5/5
Over-all Ratings : 4/5
August 10, 2016
A broken man by Akash Verma is one of the best books which I have read this year. This is the story of Krishna, a dalit boy and Chhavi who is a mighty Brahmin politician’s daughter. Chhavi is active into student politics. Krishna is used by the rival party to disrupt Chhavi’s meetings. Her clout in the university is increasing. Then one day Chhavi is doused in petrol. Krishna is being told that it is only to create a fear in her mind. But the flames soon start to consume her body. Krishna saves her and they fall in love. But Krishna has two enemies now. The rival gang who wished to kill him and Chhavi’s family who will not approve of their alliance. So he runs to Mumbai where he gets a job at a copy-writing agency with Chaavi’s reference. His secret diary paves way to make him the writer of a Bollywood movie. But he still longs for Chaavi who is now married to someone else. Will their paths meet again? To know this you will have to read a broken man.
The title on the cover in toggle case says it all. In this story the writer has placed the same utensils on the same rack but in a different manner, different order. It is different yet the same. The student politics backdrop coupled with the dalit angle makes the story poignant. The story brings to the fore the plight of dalits in modern India. Krishna’s parents, their house all brought tears in my eyes. My respect for such children who fight against all odds to gain education, enhanced by leaps and bounds.
The book is interspersed with Krishna’s Hindi poetry and Chhavi’s grandmother’s stories. The scene where Chahavi tells Krishna over the phone that she chose her family over him and the scene where they are reunited show the writer’s command over his medium.
Who says pulp fiction is all about marketing? Who says only love stories set in IIMs and IITs work? Here is a story rooted in the real India, revolving around real people and is yet positive, motivating, encouraging and even endearing. This is a book not to be missed.
The title on the cover in toggle case says it all. In this story the writer has placed the same utensils on the same rack but in a different manner, different order. It is different yet the same. The student politics backdrop coupled with the dalit angle makes the story poignant. The story brings to the fore the plight of dalits in modern India. Krishna’s parents, their house all brought tears in my eyes. My respect for such children who fight against all odds to gain education, enhanced by leaps and bounds.
The book is interspersed with Krishna’s Hindi poetry and Chhavi’s grandmother’s stories. The scene where Chahavi tells Krishna over the phone that she chose her family over him and the scene where they are reunited show the writer’s command over his medium.
Who says pulp fiction is all about marketing? Who says only love stories set in IIMs and IITs work? Here is a story rooted in the real India, revolving around real people and is yet positive, motivating, encouraging and even endearing. This is a book not to be missed.
June 18, 2020
REVIEW:- A BROKEN MAN
AUTHOR:- AKASH VERMA
PUBLISHER:- SRISHTI PUBLISHER & DISTRIBUTORS
When the peoples come out of the dilemma of upper class, lower class, Casteism e.t.c. These type of things are just bullshits. Firstly, we all have to know that, we are humans and we all are the same. The storyline of the book is also based on the same….
The protagonists of this book are “Krishna Kumar” and “Chhavi”. “Krishna” is a dalit boy from bihar and “Chhavi” is a Brahmin girl who comes from an political background. Both of them studied in Lucknow University and fall in love with each other. But one day Chhavi’s Father get to know about their relationship and as we all know our society mentality , they never accept the inter-cast relationship specially a Dalit boy relationship with a Brahmin girl. Because of that they gave her a choice to choose anyone between Krishna and her Father. And Chhaya chooses her father and left Krishna alone. They aparted…….
He left the town and reached Mumbai to start a new life and this decision changed everything in his life he become a successful poet also he changed his name to “KK”. But apart from this success A unhealed wound still be there in his heart, That unfulfilled love… Does he able to fulfill it now? Where is chhaya now? Does they live apart forever?....
I liked the way how author conveyed the story. The plot of the story situated in 1900s and the way how author narrated the story is ok ok because it feels like a simple one and easy to predictable story. Reader can easily predict what next going on. Also in the manner of writing a book I found many errors regarding to Plot and also some grammatical error too…..
The cover of the book is simple but impressive. It surely evolves the interest in the minds of readers toward book for sure. Also the title is totally appropriate to the story in the book.
Overall the storyline is very eventful and interesting it’s a light read and a decent one for me.
RATING:- 6.5/10
AUTHOR:- AKASH VERMA
PUBLISHER:- SRISHTI PUBLISHER & DISTRIBUTORS
When the peoples come out of the dilemma of upper class, lower class, Casteism e.t.c. These type of things are just bullshits. Firstly, we all have to know that, we are humans and we all are the same. The storyline of the book is also based on the same….
The protagonists of this book are “Krishna Kumar” and “Chhavi”. “Krishna” is a dalit boy from bihar and “Chhavi” is a Brahmin girl who comes from an political background. Both of them studied in Lucknow University and fall in love with each other. But one day Chhavi’s Father get to know about their relationship and as we all know our society mentality , they never accept the inter-cast relationship specially a Dalit boy relationship with a Brahmin girl. Because of that they gave her a choice to choose anyone between Krishna and her Father. And Chhaya chooses her father and left Krishna alone. They aparted…….
He left the town and reached Mumbai to start a new life and this decision changed everything in his life he become a successful poet also he changed his name to “KK”. But apart from this success A unhealed wound still be there in his heart, That unfulfilled love… Does he able to fulfill it now? Where is chhaya now? Does they live apart forever?....
I liked the way how author conveyed the story. The plot of the story situated in 1900s and the way how author narrated the story is ok ok because it feels like a simple one and easy to predictable story. Reader can easily predict what next going on. Also in the manner of writing a book I found many errors regarding to Plot and also some grammatical error too…..
The cover of the book is simple but impressive. It surely evolves the interest in the minds of readers toward book for sure. Also the title is totally appropriate to the story in the book.
Overall the storyline is very eventful and interesting it’s a light read and a decent one for me.
RATING:- 6.5/10
July 28, 2016
Once in a while, there comes a book that just warms your heart. Nothing thrilling about it. No adrenaline racing. But just pure tender warmth that goes deep within. A Broken Man by Akash Verma is one of those. And all this even when there is nothing totally new in the basic plot. It is the story-telling which makes it amazing.
Krishna, a dalit boy from a small village in Bihar, comes to Lucknow University. He has grown up in a cruel world where the likes of him are constantly tormented for belonging to a low caste. Things in Lucknow University are not very different till he meets Chhavi. Chhavi happens to be daughter of an influential politician and belongs to a Brahmin family. She not only shuns abject casteism but also hopelessly falls in love with Krishna. Obviously, the match is not accepted by her family. What follows is a drama of love, longing and endurance.
The plot is, frankly, predictable and used so many times in movies and books. But still reading this book was no less enjoyable. The storyline flows seamlessly taking it with you along the way. Hindi poems here and there were like jewels sprinkled randomly. The characters are described so beautifully that you fall in love with them. And you can feel their pain through the words.
However, I did not see the relevance of the title “A Broken Man” with the story. If it was meant to say something about the protagonist, it seemed to have failed miserably because Krishna did not appear broken to me. In fact, he looked like somebody who would not break even in toughest of circumstances. Perseverance and determination define his personality. So I am still wondering about the title and the cover page.
You might not find a new story here. But read this one for the beautiful writing style. Read it for the numerous moments which will make you smile. And read it to fall in love with Krishna and Chhavi.
Krishna, a dalit boy from a small village in Bihar, comes to Lucknow University. He has grown up in a cruel world where the likes of him are constantly tormented for belonging to a low caste. Things in Lucknow University are not very different till he meets Chhavi. Chhavi happens to be daughter of an influential politician and belongs to a Brahmin family. She not only shuns abject casteism but also hopelessly falls in love with Krishna. Obviously, the match is not accepted by her family. What follows is a drama of love, longing and endurance.
The plot is, frankly, predictable and used so many times in movies and books. But still reading this book was no less enjoyable. The storyline flows seamlessly taking it with you along the way. Hindi poems here and there were like jewels sprinkled randomly. The characters are described so beautifully that you fall in love with them. And you can feel their pain through the words.
However, I did not see the relevance of the title “A Broken Man” with the story. If it was meant to say something about the protagonist, it seemed to have failed miserably because Krishna did not appear broken to me. In fact, he looked like somebody who would not break even in toughest of circumstances. Perseverance and determination define his personality. So I am still wondering about the title and the cover page.
You might not find a new story here. But read this one for the beautiful writing style. Read it for the numerous moments which will make you smile. And read it to fall in love with Krishna and Chhavi.
June 14, 2020
Book: A Broken Man
Author: Akash Verma
Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors
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After reading this book I couldn’t help but was tempted to read another one from the author. So I directly jumped into his other book “Three Times Loser”, I didn’t wait to write a review about the book because of the feeling (more specifically and urge) to read another one by the author.
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#QOTD : What do you think is more important, social status or money?
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“A broken man” is a typical romantic tragic story based in India. Our protagonist Krishna is a hardworking Dalit boy and Chhavi, daughter of a politician, falls in love, but then they are separated on the basis of (Yes you guessed it right) social status. One belonging to a lower class and the other one is from a higher class.
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This book brings up two of the very deep rooted flaws in Indian society which are- Political Powers’ exploit and Caste based differentiations. Author was able to highlight the issue from his perspective and it was kind of a typical Bollywood movie plot.
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The story is quite adventurous and will keep the reader to stick to the end. And the poems in between is one of the highlights and are pretty good. If you are looking for a typical romance read then this is a go to book.
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Now why I had to rush to another book by the author- I myself found it a little incomplete like I was satisfied but not completely, I needed something more and it was missing in this one and decided to read another one by the author because I liked the book but due to this little empty space I felt like reading something more.
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Quote of the day: “HIGGINS: Have you no morals, man?
DOOLITTLE [unabashed]: Can’t afford them, Governor. Neither could you if you was as poor as me.”
~George Bernard Shaw
Author: Akash Verma
Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors
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After reading this book I couldn’t help but was tempted to read another one from the author. So I directly jumped into his other book “Three Times Loser”, I didn’t wait to write a review about the book because of the feeling (more specifically and urge) to read another one by the author.
.
#QOTD : What do you think is more important, social status or money?
.
“A broken man” is a typical romantic tragic story based in India. Our protagonist Krishna is a hardworking Dalit boy and Chhavi, daughter of a politician, falls in love, but then they are separated on the basis of (Yes you guessed it right) social status. One belonging to a lower class and the other one is from a higher class.
.
This book brings up two of the very deep rooted flaws in Indian society which are- Political Powers’ exploit and Caste based differentiations. Author was able to highlight the issue from his perspective and it was kind of a typical Bollywood movie plot.
.
The story is quite adventurous and will keep the reader to stick to the end. And the poems in between is one of the highlights and are pretty good. If you are looking for a typical romance read then this is a go to book.
.
Now why I had to rush to another book by the author- I myself found it a little incomplete like I was satisfied but not completely, I needed something more and it was missing in this one and decided to read another one by the author because I liked the book but due to this little empty space I felt like reading something more.
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Quote of the day: “HIGGINS: Have you no morals, man?
DOOLITTLE [unabashed]: Can’t afford them, Governor. Neither could you if you was as poor as me.”
~George Bernard Shaw
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June 24, 2020Inspiration
"As long as one has hope, there is nothing one cannot achieve; everything is born from hope." The book starts with this motivational quote which sets the mood and as pages turn the character krishna i.e the male protagonist justifies the quote.
The story revolves around Krishna and chhavi who fall in love but their love is something that our society don't accept i.e inter caste marriage. Krishna belongs to Dalit family and on other hand chhavi belongs to Brahmin family. So will their love survive?
By reading blurb a reader may predicts that it will be a normal story where girl and boy will fight or will not fight and eventually gets apart. Most of the time this kind of plot decpits the only the struggle of girl & boy. Now the things that's make this book a preferable read ,
1) Author have maintained the balance Between
portraying love story and intercaste struggle
2) essence of love is not forgiven in order of struggling unlike other stories
3) the basic plot of intercaste is drafted in phenomenal way which makes this story unique.
4) characters crafted have equal significance and none dominating another.
5) climax is unpredictable and satisfying.
Character of chhavi is inspiring. The way she mends krishna life is remarkable. She redefined the definition of " life partner". Her support towards Krishna showcase true love and her sacrifices defines daughter's love.
Book have collection of hindi poems which give a special touch . Language is captive to develop connection. Cover is simple and elegant with a man stand showcasing a broken state.
Rating on scale of 5
Story-5
Language-4
Character building-5
Connectivity -4
Recommended-5
Cover-4
Overall-4,
"As long as one has hope, there is nothing one cannot achieve; everything is born from hope." The book starts with this motivational quote which sets the mood and as pages turn the character krishna i.e the male protagonist justifies the quote.
The story revolves around Krishna and chhavi who fall in love but their love is something that our society don't accept i.e inter caste marriage. Krishna belongs to Dalit family and on other hand chhavi belongs to Brahmin family. So will their love survive?
By reading blurb a reader may predicts that it will be a normal story where girl and boy will fight or will not fight and eventually gets apart. Most of the time this kind of plot decpits the only the struggle of girl & boy. Now the things that's make this book a preferable read ,
1) Author have maintained the balance Between
portraying love story and intercaste struggle
2) essence of love is not forgiven in order of struggling unlike other stories
3) the basic plot of intercaste is drafted in phenomenal way which makes this story unique.
4) characters crafted have equal significance and none dominating another.
5) climax is unpredictable and satisfying.
Character of chhavi is inspiring. The way she mends krishna life is remarkable. She redefined the definition of " life partner". Her support towards Krishna showcase true love and her sacrifices defines daughter's love.
Book have collection of hindi poems which give a special touch . Language is captive to develop connection. Cover is simple and elegant with a man stand showcasing a broken state.
Rating on scale of 5
Story-5
Language-4
Character building-5
Connectivity -4
Recommended-5
Cover-4
Overall-4,
July 20, 2016
Broken man is an excellent and unique story of the live between Krishna and Chavi. Krishna is a Dalit born and brought up in a village in Bihar whereas Chavi is an out and out city girl who hails from a rich Brahmin family with high political influence. The story shows us that love is not only blind but beyond all boundaries.
The depth of love between Krishna and Chavi touches the deepest cords of the reader's heart. The pain of separation will melt even the strongest person. A lot of issues of social relevance are addressed in the story. Issues like reservation, corruption etc are addressed with the deserving seriousness.
The n egligence, discrimination and the taunts suffered by the oppressed sections of the society depicted in the story is sure to change at least a few readers who think low about the low caste section. Rendition is excellent and poetic. The poems of Krishna which were originally written by the author is a bonus. A translation of the same could have been included.
The making out scene between Krishna and Chavi was unwanted. It seemed like an eyes sore in a beautiful poetic story. Chavi's life after separation with Krishna was not convincing enough. It seemed like author was rushing to the end.
All in all the book is an excellent one with a strong deep storyline. But for a few glitches, the book would have scored a five star rating.
Reviewed for the publisher
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book as a complimentary copy in exchange for a honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
July 10, 2016
The story revolves around the Lucknow University politics where the protagonist a dalit boy Krishna Kumar, hailing from Bihar get into university politics under the pressure of senior meth head Gope and his sycophants. The story takes a turn when Krishna meets Chhavi, a Brahmin girl who comes from a political background. Chhavi is creating a buzz by protesting against the irregularities of students’ fund and for welfare of students’ and university interests. Chhavi is said to be the important character as that of the protagonist. Krishna used to interrupt the meetings and public speeches of Chhavi and dismisses the crowd by arising an unusual questions and conclusion.
The story grows interesting when the conflict between the two was replaced by love and affection. Despite of caste and creed disparities, both stood strong by each other’s side when the society and the families tend to object the relationship. Later, Krishna’s mother was ready for the union but Chhavi’s father strictly denied for the same. Years later, Krishna Kumar turned lyricist and scriptwriter has settled in Mumbai, where Chhavi was the one to make him achieve this milestone. Even after years passed, the bond remained same.
The story is entailed with short poetries that are an addition to ignite the fire of protest and love between the two. I liked the way the author narrates the story in a simple style touching millions of hearts with all the mix of love, hate, despair, social disparities which are still not demolished till date despite of story’s background being set in 90’s. The story is no exception but is made interesting with new twists and turns, to make the book is worth reading.
The story grows interesting when the conflict between the two was replaced by love and affection. Despite of caste and creed disparities, both stood strong by each other’s side when the society and the families tend to object the relationship. Later, Krishna’s mother was ready for the union but Chhavi’s father strictly denied for the same. Years later, Krishna Kumar turned lyricist and scriptwriter has settled in Mumbai, where Chhavi was the one to make him achieve this milestone. Even after years passed, the bond remained same.
The story is entailed with short poetries that are an addition to ignite the fire of protest and love between the two. I liked the way the author narrates the story in a simple style touching millions of hearts with all the mix of love, hate, despair, social disparities which are still not demolished till date despite of story’s background being set in 90’s. The story is no exception but is made interesting with new twists and turns, to make the book is worth reading.
July 14, 2016
First Impression:
Talking about the first impression of the book then I must say that the book cover was quite ordinary and simple and was not that much attractive, but the blurb was something to be noticed. So, first impression of the book was mixed.
Review:
‘A Broken Man’ is the third novel of Mr. Akash Verma. It’s a story about a dalit boy ‘Krishna’ and a rich brahamin girl ‘Chhavi’. A same old love story where boy falls in love with the girl and she too accept his proposal after some drama and when their love is on peak the girl’s father learn about their relationship and forces her to choose between him and her lover and as usual girl chooses her father. He then tries to pickup his shattered pieces and shifts to Mumbai for a new life where his new journey begin, but does he really move on? You have to find yourself.
There is nothing new in the whole storyline except some good hindi verses and lessons of life. Though, language and narration is simple and easy to understand.
Positive:
1.Easy and simple language and narration style.
2.Hindi verses are actually too good.
Negative:
1.A very common story plot.
2.Lack of potential to bind the readers till the end of the story.
Verdict:
‘A Broken Man’ is a story with a very common story plot but if you want to read the same old story of love based on caste difference, politics, separation and drama, you can surely go with this book. This book consist around 225 pages and can easily finish in one go. Available on major e-commerce sites for Rs.195. So, grab it soon!
Ratings:
Language- 3/5
Storyplot- 2/5
Narration style-2.8/5
Overall ratings-2.8/5
Talking about the first impression of the book then I must say that the book cover was quite ordinary and simple and was not that much attractive, but the blurb was something to be noticed. So, first impression of the book was mixed.
Review:
‘A Broken Man’ is the third novel of Mr. Akash Verma. It’s a story about a dalit boy ‘Krishna’ and a rich brahamin girl ‘Chhavi’. A same old love story where boy falls in love with the girl and she too accept his proposal after some drama and when their love is on peak the girl’s father learn about their relationship and forces her to choose between him and her lover and as usual girl chooses her father. He then tries to pickup his shattered pieces and shifts to Mumbai for a new life where his new journey begin, but does he really move on? You have to find yourself.
There is nothing new in the whole storyline except some good hindi verses and lessons of life. Though, language and narration is simple and easy to understand.
Positive:
1.Easy and simple language and narration style.
2.Hindi verses are actually too good.
Negative:
1.A very common story plot.
2.Lack of potential to bind the readers till the end of the story.
Verdict:
‘A Broken Man’ is a story with a very common story plot but if you want to read the same old story of love based on caste difference, politics, separation and drama, you can surely go with this book. This book consist around 225 pages and can easily finish in one go. Available on major e-commerce sites for Rs.195. So, grab it soon!
Ratings:
Language- 3/5
Storyplot- 2/5
Narration style-2.8/5
Overall ratings-2.8/5
July 25, 2016
Akash Verma presents his third book with an absolute command over his language and narration skills that keep on improving.
The Cover is really interesting and is very appealing. The blurb is intriguing too.
The story is about a hard working dalit boy KK, who, in his early years, suffers from poverty and lack of opportunity and several other troubles one could imagine being from a low caste family.
And then there's the same old clichéd love story where the Protagonist falls in love with a girl (Chhavi here) and then the love story goes on with troubles and stuff.
BUT what's special about this one? It's packed with full shot motivation throughout the book, and portrays the obscure lives of low caste families which are rather paid less attention to. Also, there's a little blend of the ugly face of Indian Politics in the story.
About the narration skills, which are, as I said, slightly over average. One good thing about the book is that it has been edited really well. You can hardly spot any errors.
However, even though the plot is predictable at times, the story is very eventful and the ongoing drama succeeded to keep me hooked till the end.
The best thing about the book are the included poetries - hindi as well as english - are really very beautiful and steal the show totally.
About the quality of the book and cover, they were really good. I'm totally content and happy.
Overall, it was a nice read.
I'll give it 4/5 stars.
And would recommend it to everyone who wants to have a light read, but wanna gain through it too.
What I felt, it's totally worth a read.
The Cover is really interesting and is very appealing. The blurb is intriguing too.
The story is about a hard working dalit boy KK, who, in his early years, suffers from poverty and lack of opportunity and several other troubles one could imagine being from a low caste family.
And then there's the same old clichéd love story where the Protagonist falls in love with a girl (Chhavi here) and then the love story goes on with troubles and stuff.
BUT what's special about this one? It's packed with full shot motivation throughout the book, and portrays the obscure lives of low caste families which are rather paid less attention to. Also, there's a little blend of the ugly face of Indian Politics in the story.
About the narration skills, which are, as I said, slightly over average. One good thing about the book is that it has been edited really well. You can hardly spot any errors.
However, even though the plot is predictable at times, the story is very eventful and the ongoing drama succeeded to keep me hooked till the end.
The best thing about the book are the included poetries - hindi as well as english - are really very beautiful and steal the show totally.
About the quality of the book and cover, they were really good. I'm totally content and happy.
Overall, it was a nice read.
I'll give it 4/5 stars.
And would recommend it to everyone who wants to have a light read, but wanna gain through it too.
What I felt, it's totally worth a read.
July 6, 2016
About the story-
The story revolves around Krishna and Chhavi. It shows how both struggles to keep a pace of their different lives. Coming from different castes, they could fathom the difference of their upbringings. But, as they say, love is above all the things that society preaches. They both fall in love, only to get apart. Know where their lives lead them!
Writing and narration-
The writing style of the author is not much unique. But, it is simplicity at its best. The narration of the story is average. One could find oneself in the story at some places, but at some, mind wanders somewhere else. There are some printing mistakes as well, which make the sentences confusing.
Title and cover-
The title and the cover are appropriate. Together, these aspects attract the readers towards the book. Title and cover match the story perfectly as well.
Pros-
• The caste difference has been shown what exists in the reality.
• The short stories in the book are highly motivating.
• The filth of politics is described perfectly.
Cons-
• The plot seems regular and does not have any unique thing in it.
• Printing mistakes spoil the reading.
My verdict-
Some of the poems are very nice but some seems childish. Although, there is nothing new in the book, but still, it teaches a lot of things. I have been motivated by the grandma’s stories. It is a simple and sweet love story that highlights the caste element of the society.
The story revolves around Krishna and Chhavi. It shows how both struggles to keep a pace of their different lives. Coming from different castes, they could fathom the difference of their upbringings. But, as they say, love is above all the things that society preaches. They both fall in love, only to get apart. Know where their lives lead them!
Writing and narration-
The writing style of the author is not much unique. But, it is simplicity at its best. The narration of the story is average. One could find oneself in the story at some places, but at some, mind wanders somewhere else. There are some printing mistakes as well, which make the sentences confusing.
Title and cover-
The title and the cover are appropriate. Together, these aspects attract the readers towards the book. Title and cover match the story perfectly as well.
Pros-
• The caste difference has been shown what exists in the reality.
• The short stories in the book are highly motivating.
• The filth of politics is described perfectly.
Cons-
• The plot seems regular and does not have any unique thing in it.
• Printing mistakes spoil the reading.
My verdict-
Some of the poems are very nice but some seems childish. Although, there is nothing new in the book, but still, it teaches a lot of things. I have been motivated by the grandma’s stories. It is a simple and sweet love story that highlights the caste element of the society.
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