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The Kissing Circles
In 2007, at the height of the Global IT boom, Manoj Bansal and Rajesh Pandey, two newly-released prisoners of Engineering with mediocre grades and a looming IT future, set out for Trivandrum for their Corporate Learning Programme. Torn between their past miscues and topical aspirations, they soon run into Adish Matthew - a Malayalee computer engineer, and Mutthur Sankunni, the no-hoper skipper of Maruthi Vallam gearing up for their annual boat race season. Bound by a common thread of below-averageness, they shun the modern world's great expectations of finding their life's purpose, and instead, take off on a spree to discover the tranquillity of God's own country. Until one day...a tsunami of mishaps rocks their life, impelling them to join hands and transfigure into the four kissing circles.
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First published September 30, 2016
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January 9, 2017
4.5 Solid Stars!
It was one of the distinct books I read this year!
A theme I hadn't imagine in my dreams that a story so strong could have been written out of it.
It is a story about friendship and never giving up on love.
What does the title suggest you that the book is about? Any guesses?
Well, let me make it easier for you.
These circles are called The Kissing Circles. Amusing, aren't they?
Coming to the plot, The Kissing Circles is a fast paced and engaging narration about three friends who have come to work in an IT company in God's own country, Kerala.
Rajesh Pandey, someone whose life is near perfect. Everyone else is thriving to have what he has - raw talent, passion, enthusiasm, carefree life and most importantly a healthy relationship. Until one day, when his minor mistake turns his life upside down and inside out.
Manoj Bansal, a fella who never felt good about himself, who hasn't proved his worth yet, plays an extraordinary role in helping these people out. But will he succeed, overcome his fears and transform his image in front of everybody else?
Adish Matthew, someone who has always obeyed his father's wishes, whom you can hardly imagine as a leader, happens to indulge in helping his cousin get the love of his life and the honor he deserves in society.
The story has been narrated by all these characters. It lets the reader know the protagonists way too better. Something I appreciated.
The trio tries to find out about their purpose in life and many other answers as Mutthur arranges a boat race that they have to win anyhow.
Against the odds, these vulnerable at the moment yet talented characters gamble many things - their honor, money and most importantly the chance of getting Mutthur and Kala married.
To come up with the truth, the honesty, I was impressed with Rajesh. Till the very end, I believed he won't be revealing anything.
As soon as the book started, I was expecting it to be another engineering book. That's when it surprised me. After a few chapters, I got the notion that I'm going to have a great adventure now.
The frequent punches hit you hard in the head and there's nothing you can do but be amazed.
All in all, I assure you that it's an entertaining and fun read.
The author has done an applauding job. If you want to see how powerful friendship can be, you've got this.
Verdict : If you're seeking for some arresting read, this would do!
It was one of the distinct books I read this year!
A theme I hadn't imagine in my dreams that a story so strong could have been written out of it.
It is a story about friendship and never giving up on love.
What does the title suggest you that the book is about? Any guesses?
Well, let me make it easier for you.
These circles are called The Kissing Circles. Amusing, aren't they?
Coming to the plot, The Kissing Circles is a fast paced and engaging narration about three friends who have come to work in an IT company in God's own country, Kerala.
Rajesh Pandey, someone whose life is near perfect. Everyone else is thriving to have what he has - raw talent, passion, enthusiasm, carefree life and most importantly a healthy relationship. Until one day, when his minor mistake turns his life upside down and inside out.
Manoj Bansal, a fella who never felt good about himself, who hasn't proved his worth yet, plays an extraordinary role in helping these people out. But will he succeed, overcome his fears and transform his image in front of everybody else?
Adish Matthew, someone who has always obeyed his father's wishes, whom you can hardly imagine as a leader, happens to indulge in helping his cousin get the love of his life and the honor he deserves in society.
The story has been narrated by all these characters. It lets the reader know the protagonists way too better. Something I appreciated.
The trio tries to find out about their purpose in life and many other answers as Mutthur arranges a boat race that they have to win anyhow.
Against the odds, these vulnerable at the moment yet talented characters gamble many things - their honor, money and most importantly the chance of getting Mutthur and Kala married.
To come up with the truth, the honesty, I was impressed with Rajesh. Till the very end, I believed he won't be revealing anything.
As soon as the book started, I was expecting it to be another engineering book. That's when it surprised me. After a few chapters, I got the notion that I'm going to have a great adventure now.
The frequent punches hit you hard in the head and there's nothing you can do but be amazed.
All in all, I assure you that it's an entertaining and fun read.
The author has done an applauding job. If you want to see how powerful friendship can be, you've got this.
Verdict : If you're seeking for some arresting read, this would do!
June 23, 2017
Note: Free copy from the Author in exchange of an Honest review.
This book is hard to not just review but to even rate. Not bcz it was that good or that bad. Rather bcz it was a perfect mix of good and horrible. So, I will be generous in my rating and review. I'm in one of my more sombre moods.
This book, as per the blurb and cover is supposed to be about jobs, love and MBA. About friends. But it isn’t. Not really.
What is it about then? Let us find out together, shall we?
It’s called the Kissing Circles. For someone who may not know, Kissing circles are, mathematically speaking, tangential circles that touch but never intersect. Apt title in more than a few ways, I think, for this book touches on various themes but never really delves into them.
The novel begins with the use of a profanity ‘Bhenchod’, which I personally despise. I kid you not, by end of first 10 pages, I had a collection of multiple gems that I have used in this review. A few sentences in and I was thinking what the author so very eloquently said himself:
"Fuck dude, I was fucking screwed, Bhenchod."
But I kept pushing and the more I read, the more I realized that this book, or anything like this is not for me. The notions of the author and mine are poles apart or rather as he would put it,
"He was Ultraviolet and I was Infrared"
The writing was horrible to begin with. As I kept reading, it made me laugh. Not bcz it was funny, but rather bcz it was stupid and childish in many ways. It was as if in the background "LOL erupted somewhere."
And yet I did not DNF it.
"I can imagine you glaring at me like one-eyed crime master Gogo."
The reason was, in parts it got good. Especially when the author talked about Love and Heartbreak and Life. It seemed like he knew what he was talking about and where he wanted it to go. Apart from this, the writing in general picked up somewhat. But the story was always missing.
Where is the country for the ordinary men? Author contemplates. I do too most of the times.
Where do the regular folk, the non-achievers, fit in? The ones who never went to IIT’s and IIM’s and SRCC’s and other prestigious institutes. The ones who are not Brainiacs. The regular people.
The ones for whom “topping a class was not just a LOL, but rather a ROFL.”
Where do we fit in this country and this pursuit to be extraordinary?
What do we do or learn or think or say just to be respected for what we achieved despite what our lives threw at us? Does it even matter in retrospect what a person dealt with to be just standing? To have been breathing and smiling? Does it matter, do we matter, if we do not want to be big?
What about someone like me, who does not want to be the part of the rat race?
I hear ya, dear author. I do.
But the author was trying too hard to impress with his in depth knowledge of guys and engineers in particular and seemed to fixate on masturbating for a while.
I still had my hand on my joystick...
I put up with that and hoped it would pass. There is way too much Indianism in this book. Like the author just wants the reader to instantly connect with him and his story. Works counter to the point.
What does work for him is that he paints a beautiful picture of the state of Kerala where his book is based. He takes the pains enough to research the cultural history of rural or semi-urban India. The part of India that is still very much in love with its traditions. The places, the values, the famous Kerala boat race. A very mesmerizing picture. But this is also where the story completely derails. It simply takes a backseat. Just not moving and completely aloof.
Then the author speaks of love again. And one notices a definite spark and flair for writing. Words that make sense. It made me smile and “my wide grin exposed my Dabur-Lal-Dant-Manjan teeth.”
Few things in particular kill this book.
I am an Indian and I am an Engineer as well. But I never understood the obsession with this particular trade. I mean, every Indian author just has to have an Engineering setup or Engineers as the protagonists. I mean why? I get it we churn out so many of them but it’s not the only vocation in our country nor is it as fun as they make it sound. So why a trio of Engineers, boozing and smoking and stuff? Stereotyping? I’ll never get it, I guess.
The author is not sure about his narrative style. He employees 1st person POV for the most part but there are a few chapters with 3rd person POV as well. And that’s not all. He tries to write from multiple POVs and fails pretty bad since on many an occasion, mid chapter, he switches the character whose POV we are following. It not only annoys one but it is horribly confusing in places.
The narrative just lets down him so so much.
Like I mentioned earlier, in parts I liked how the author spoke of love.
But then around at halfway mark he says: “Like poison treats poison, a GIRL is the antidote for another.”
And there he lost me. Completely.
I mean why is it that people think that? Maybe I don’t know, so please educate me. Is this how it works? Can someone help me understand this?
The protagonist is cheated on by his girlfriend whom he claimed to Love. And he decides to jerk off to her intimate pictures that he had. That's okay in author’s head? That's not messed up?
Then this same guy falls in love again in a month? This is not wrong?
I mean, are you telling me that if one girl breaks your heart, a relationship doesn’t come to fruition, you jerk off to the memory (and pictures) of the girl you claimed to ‘Love’ and then you simply start chasing another chick?
How does that sound like love? Where is the sincerity in it? The respect? The attachment? The ache?
Love is a word we like to throw around so lightly that it has lost its very meaning.
Is this the brand of love author believes in?
It saddens me. It hurts me.
The author says: “Memories, my boy and you don’t sell Memories.” I agree. It is about the only right thing this book says.
I am sorry, Mr Tewari, I do not agree with your book. Not the kind of friendship and not the kind of people and definitely not your brand of LOVE.
I am sorry to have to write something negative about your book, your heart/mind child but let’s be honest, I don’t think even you believe in it.
I hope we have a better run in the next time around.
This book is hard to not just review but to even rate. Not bcz it was that good or that bad. Rather bcz it was a perfect mix of good and horrible. So, I will be generous in my rating and review. I'm in one of my more sombre moods.
This book, as per the blurb and cover is supposed to be about jobs, love and MBA. About friends. But it isn’t. Not really.
What is it about then? Let us find out together, shall we?
It’s called the Kissing Circles. For someone who may not know, Kissing circles are, mathematically speaking, tangential circles that touch but never intersect. Apt title in more than a few ways, I think, for this book touches on various themes but never really delves into them.
The novel begins with the use of a profanity ‘Bhenchod’, which I personally despise. I kid you not, by end of first 10 pages, I had a collection of multiple gems that I have used in this review. A few sentences in and I was thinking what the author so very eloquently said himself:
"Fuck dude, I was fucking screwed, Bhenchod."
But I kept pushing and the more I read, the more I realized that this book, or anything like this is not for me. The notions of the author and mine are poles apart or rather as he would put it,
"He was Ultraviolet and I was Infrared"
The writing was horrible to begin with. As I kept reading, it made me laugh. Not bcz it was funny, but rather bcz it was stupid and childish in many ways. It was as if in the background "LOL erupted somewhere."
And yet I did not DNF it.
"I can imagine you glaring at me like one-eyed crime master Gogo."
The reason was, in parts it got good. Especially when the author talked about Love and Heartbreak and Life. It seemed like he knew what he was talking about and where he wanted it to go. Apart from this, the writing in general picked up somewhat. But the story was always missing.
Where is the country for the ordinary men? Author contemplates. I do too most of the times.
Where do the regular folk, the non-achievers, fit in? The ones who never went to IIT’s and IIM’s and SRCC’s and other prestigious institutes. The ones who are not Brainiacs. The regular people.
The ones for whom “topping a class was not just a LOL, but rather a ROFL.”
Where do we fit in this country and this pursuit to be extraordinary?
What do we do or learn or think or say just to be respected for what we achieved despite what our lives threw at us? Does it even matter in retrospect what a person dealt with to be just standing? To have been breathing and smiling? Does it matter, do we matter, if we do not want to be big?
What about someone like me, who does not want to be the part of the rat race?
I hear ya, dear author. I do.
But the author was trying too hard to impress with his in depth knowledge of guys and engineers in particular and seemed to fixate on masturbating for a while.
I still had my hand on my joystick...
I put up with that and hoped it would pass. There is way too much Indianism in this book. Like the author just wants the reader to instantly connect with him and his story. Works counter to the point.
What does work for him is that he paints a beautiful picture of the state of Kerala where his book is based. He takes the pains enough to research the cultural history of rural or semi-urban India. The part of India that is still very much in love with its traditions. The places, the values, the famous Kerala boat race. A very mesmerizing picture. But this is also where the story completely derails. It simply takes a backseat. Just not moving and completely aloof.
Then the author speaks of love again. And one notices a definite spark and flair for writing. Words that make sense. It made me smile and “my wide grin exposed my Dabur-Lal-Dant-Manjan teeth.”
Few things in particular kill this book.
I am an Indian and I am an Engineer as well. But I never understood the obsession with this particular trade. I mean, every Indian author just has to have an Engineering setup or Engineers as the protagonists. I mean why? I get it we churn out so many of them but it’s not the only vocation in our country nor is it as fun as they make it sound. So why a trio of Engineers, boozing and smoking and stuff? Stereotyping? I’ll never get it, I guess.
The author is not sure about his narrative style. He employees 1st person POV for the most part but there are a few chapters with 3rd person POV as well. And that’s not all. He tries to write from multiple POVs and fails pretty bad since on many an occasion, mid chapter, he switches the character whose POV we are following. It not only annoys one but it is horribly confusing in places.
The narrative just lets down him so so much.
Like I mentioned earlier, in parts I liked how the author spoke of love.
But then around at halfway mark he says: “Like poison treats poison, a GIRL is the antidote for another.”
And there he lost me. Completely.
I mean why is it that people think that? Maybe I don’t know, so please educate me. Is this how it works? Can someone help me understand this?
The protagonist is cheated on by his girlfriend whom he claimed to Love. And he decides to jerk off to her intimate pictures that he had. That's okay in author’s head? That's not messed up?
Then this same guy falls in love again in a month? This is not wrong?
I mean, are you telling me that if one girl breaks your heart, a relationship doesn’t come to fruition, you jerk off to the memory (and pictures) of the girl you claimed to ‘Love’ and then you simply start chasing another chick?
How does that sound like love? Where is the sincerity in it? The respect? The attachment? The ache?
Love is a word we like to throw around so lightly that it has lost its very meaning.
Is this the brand of love author believes in?
It saddens me. It hurts me.
The author says: “Memories, my boy and you don’t sell Memories.” I agree. It is about the only right thing this book says.
I am sorry, Mr Tewari, I do not agree with your book. Not the kind of friendship and not the kind of people and definitely not your brand of LOVE.
I am sorry to have to write something negative about your book, your heart/mind child but let’s be honest, I don’t think even you believe in it.
I hope we have a better run in the next time around.
December 25, 2016
“The Kissing Circles” by Nitin Tiwari is a mixture of fun, laughter, entertainment and various other emotions. Starting with the blurb, it was quite catchy at once. The cover of the book was also beautifully designed matching up with the theme and title. The book revolves around the life of three friends Rajesh Pandey,Manoj Bansal and Adish. The story starts with Rajesh and Manoj reaching to Digisys Consulting Services hostel. After deciding what are their lucky number they finally got a room which they both had to share. All the three of them goes to Kerala to work in an IT company. All three of them surely have different stories about themselves.After the friendly emotions Umms and Shelja are introduced. The three friends decides to go to Adish’s village. They there met Mutthur who is again one of the most important character in the book. Mutthur is in love with Kala and their story is not simple. Mutthur has to face many challenges to get Kala. While reading we also come to know about the love story of Jacob and Sara in 1962. I really felt bad for Rajesh at one point of time. One heart break in anyone’s life changes their life. Rajesh was on the same track but thank god he did not just waste his life. The trio goes to Aleppy to celebrate with Digifellows to celebrate their salary day. Where Rajesh was quite sad, Manoj and Umms had a different story. For Mutthur his boat was a key to get Kala but it was burnt on same day. Now neither he had time to make a new one nor he had money to buy. I love the way how Nitin managed to write about different characters and balancing the equation of the book. We also learn about Maruthi Vallam. Our lifes could be summed up as kissing circles. The three circles are basically Rajesh, Adish and Manoj and the inner circle is Mutthur. It was surely a bit lengthy book but definately an interesting one. It was one of those page turner. The curiousity of the reader would end up on at the last pages.The book is highly rich in terms of vocabulary.The book had theme of love, friendship and definately will know more about Kerala and would fall in love with the place. The book was informative too. One comes to know about Maruthi Vallam. Secondly we also come to learn about a legend attached to Pal Payasam. The narrative style of the author along with the writing style was amazing in its way. The book did confused me in the starting chapters but after few pages then the book just rocked. Our elders usually says that, ” God has better plans for us. ” The same was with Rajesh’s life. The book made me quite happy reading Mutthur success. The two quotes, I loved the most from the book are :
* “Coincidences are strange at times. At “all” times. But when they occur, they invariably seem inconsequential to our lives. “
* “Love is forbearing,love is kind. In a mysterious harmony, a soul it doth bind.”
Overall, the book surely proves to be an amazing one time good read for everyone.
* “Coincidences are strange at times. At “all” times. But when they occur, they invariably seem inconsequential to our lives. “
* “Love is forbearing,love is kind. In a mysterious harmony, a soul it doth bind.”
Overall, the book surely proves to be an amazing one time good read for everyone.
December 12, 2016
To be honest, I was expecting another IIT student centred romance. But this book honestly surprised me. And that was because of the latter half of the book. The first half of the book wasn't very impressive for me, because I couldn't understand any of the engineering terms used and it was a life I couldn't relate with( me being a literature student and all that). But, once the main story started, which thankfully didn't revolve around the Engg graduate's lovelife, I was hooked.
The language is elegant, not in an ornate way but in a minimalistic, uncrude(is there even a word like that) way. The P.O.V switches between the main characters and an omniscient one. It really bugged me at the start because I couldn't identify whose head I was in. It was very frustrating and I was ready to stop reading at that point, but the characters kept me going.
The characters are the best part about this book. They are written quite realistically, to the extent that Kissing Circles began to feel like a true story. The portrayal of 3-Dimensional characters is, I feel, one of the main strength's of the author.
I did find a typo and an incorrect translation, but overall it was a neat read.
Another point I want touch upon is the setting. The story takes place in Kerala, which is my homeland. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of research that was done fro the book, there were so many things even I didn't know.
There were a lot of stereotypes and prejudices portrayed. But because most of them were said by characters, it just added to the complexity of the character, made them more real.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable read. I'm glad I stuck till the end. The starting may be a bit slow, but please read till the midway point, after that you won't be able to put the book down.
I won this book in a giveaway but that has not affected my opinions.
Warning: Semispoiler
I wonder who burned the boat? I wanted Rajesh himself to have burned the boat. If he was forgiven despite that, the story would have been less fairytailistic(I am inventing too many words today).
It's not mentioned who burned the boat. If it was an accident, then how did the boat burn? That was a loose end that should have been tied up.
The language is elegant, not in an ornate way but in a minimalistic, uncrude(is there even a word like that) way. The P.O.V switches between the main characters and an omniscient one. It really bugged me at the start because I couldn't identify whose head I was in. It was very frustrating and I was ready to stop reading at that point, but the characters kept me going.
The characters are the best part about this book. They are written quite realistically, to the extent that Kissing Circles began to feel like a true story. The portrayal of 3-Dimensional characters is, I feel, one of the main strength's of the author.
I did find a typo and an incorrect translation, but overall it was a neat read.
Another point I want touch upon is the setting. The story takes place in Kerala, which is my homeland. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of research that was done fro the book, there were so many things even I didn't know.
There were a lot of stereotypes and prejudices portrayed. But because most of them were said by characters, it just added to the complexity of the character, made them more real.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable read. I'm glad I stuck till the end. The starting may be a bit slow, but please read till the midway point, after that you won't be able to put the book down.
I won this book in a giveaway but that has not affected my opinions.
Warning: Semispoiler
I wonder who burned the boat? I wanted Rajesh himself to have burned the boat. If he was forgiven despite that, the story would have been less fairytailistic(I am inventing too many words today).
It's not mentioned who burned the boat. If it was an accident, then how did the boat burn? That was a loose end that should have been tied up.
January 9, 2017
“When God pushes you to the edge of difficulty there are two things that can happen- either he will catch you or he will give you wings to fly”. It solely depends upon us how we mould our actions and behaviour and make life worth living.
Life is cruel! Yes, this is true. When everything is going on pretty well and things seem to fall in place, the sudden change of events will, altogether, turn the tables. “The Kissing Circles” is a tale revolving around three friends and their lives (personal, professional, social, love and what not). These three individuals did not excel in academics when they were young and the chickens did come home to roost after they grew up. Nothing comes for free and without hard work and also luck, success won’t fall into your lap. Struggling through the storm of despair and hopelessness, these friends find a ray of hope in Mutthur. Together they are strong but the problems still cannot stay away from them.
Striking the right balance between the characters, the author has done an excellent job with his debutant novella. The vocabulary usage is exemplary but the use of Hindi words and informal tone time and again is a total washout. There are several editing mistakes and that might rankle the readers.
There is not one, not two but multiple perspectives involved in the book. It is definitely confusing but if one reads further, the language and the flow gradually becomes comfortable and palatable. The story is definitely relatable. Yet the lengthy monologues and extended descriptions might turn as a turn-off. The page count of the book could have been reduced easily.
With a not-so-relatable title and a vexing cover, the book might not be well- liked in the very first go. One will have to dig deeper to get the essence of the writing.
Overall, this is a fine read that requires proper refining.
Life is cruel! Yes, this is true. When everything is going on pretty well and things seem to fall in place, the sudden change of events will, altogether, turn the tables. “The Kissing Circles” is a tale revolving around three friends and their lives (personal, professional, social, love and what not). These three individuals did not excel in academics when they were young and the chickens did come home to roost after they grew up. Nothing comes for free and without hard work and also luck, success won’t fall into your lap. Struggling through the storm of despair and hopelessness, these friends find a ray of hope in Mutthur. Together they are strong but the problems still cannot stay away from them.
Striking the right balance between the characters, the author has done an excellent job with his debutant novella. The vocabulary usage is exemplary but the use of Hindi words and informal tone time and again is a total washout. There are several editing mistakes and that might rankle the readers.
There is not one, not two but multiple perspectives involved in the book. It is definitely confusing but if one reads further, the language and the flow gradually becomes comfortable and palatable. The story is definitely relatable. Yet the lengthy monologues and extended descriptions might turn as a turn-off. The page count of the book could have been reduced easily.
With a not-so-relatable title and a vexing cover, the book might not be well- liked in the very first go. One will have to dig deeper to get the essence of the writing.
Overall, this is a fine read that requires proper refining.
November 2, 2017
I wish to confess that I started reading this book with not much positive feeling in spite of the good reviews it has on goodreads. The first thing that caught my attention was a little spelling mistake in the rear cover art - Kerala being misspelled as Kerela.
But, having read it, I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised. This novel about the life of the engineering graduates in the real world is really nice. It follows the paths of a couple of just-out-of-college north indian engineers posted in Kerala for a training in a multi national IT company and their Keralite colleague-turned-friend in their journey of disappointments, frustrations, friendship, passion, and ultimately, triumph.
The characters are quite nicely developed and the narration by different people is seamless. The story is fast paced, without a dull moment, and the events and coincidences are believable, at least to some extent.
The setting of this novel in the God's own country, that too in the incredibly alluring backwaters, is a major attraction and the incorporation of Vallamkali, Kerala's hugely popular boat race, as a main component of the story is admirable.
The things that do not feel good are the excessive use of the punctuation mark Comma (,) in places where it is not required and some editing errors in the later part of the book. Also, there seems to be a factual error in terming the festival of Onam as the Malayalam new year.
To sum up, The Kissing Circles is a fine tale of friendship, humanity and life that puts a smile on the reader's face.
P.S. My thanks to the author and goodreads for the copy of this book that I have read and reviewed.
But, having read it, I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised. This novel about the life of the engineering graduates in the real world is really nice. It follows the paths of a couple of just-out-of-college north indian engineers posted in Kerala for a training in a multi national IT company and their Keralite colleague-turned-friend in their journey of disappointments, frustrations, friendship, passion, and ultimately, triumph.
The characters are quite nicely developed and the narration by different people is seamless. The story is fast paced, without a dull moment, and the events and coincidences are believable, at least to some extent.
The setting of this novel in the God's own country, that too in the incredibly alluring backwaters, is a major attraction and the incorporation of Vallamkali, Kerala's hugely popular boat race, as a main component of the story is admirable.
The things that do not feel good are the excessive use of the punctuation mark Comma (,) in places where it is not required and some editing errors in the later part of the book. Also, there seems to be a factual error in terming the festival of Onam as the Malayalam new year.
To sum up, The Kissing Circles is a fine tale of friendship, humanity and life that puts a smile on the reader's face.
P.S. My thanks to the author and goodreads for the copy of this book that I have read and reviewed.
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January 7, 2017I picked it up on some recommendation and was about to dump it after reading 30% of it as yet another IIT/IIM wannabe author, when the story took a turn. A turn for better, I hurry to add. Don't go by the title, it's not about people going on kissing spree and I assure you first one third will convince you that it is so. But please chug on, you may land up liking it like i did, ultimately.
I really liked the folklores and history behind the famed boatraces and the tremendous sentiments, emotions and prestige attached it. What efforts go in for the preparations and how fierce is the rivalry. You learn a lot of mallu stuff despite the author not being a mallu. The rest part makes it so very readable, I wish the author paid equal attention to make it match up in content. I learnt quite a few mallu words including "Thenga" which means apparently, well.... what else .....coconut!! Who would have thought!!
I really liked the folklores and history behind the famed boatraces and the tremendous sentiments, emotions and prestige attached it. What efforts go in for the preparations and how fierce is the rivalry. You learn a lot of mallu stuff despite the author not being a mallu. The rest part makes it so very readable, I wish the author paid equal attention to make it match up in content. I learnt quite a few mallu words including "Thenga" which means apparently, well.... what else .....coconut!! Who would have thought!!
March 14, 2017
Powerful storyline weaving together stories of 3 disparate individuals and how destiny brings all of them together. Very unlike the typical girl meets boy at college kind of stories many Indian authors are trying their hand at but clearly depicts a very mature hand behind it. The scenes are meticulously planned and detailed and you can visualise them while reading the book.
Best part is I started reading the book on my vacation to Kerala(co-incidence) and finished it before my flight touched down from the vacation. Made it all the more special to me as I was roaming the very same scenery the book described in detail and instantly forged a connect.
Look forward to more books from Nitin! and a movie on this one for sure!!
Best part is I started reading the book on my vacation to Kerala(co-incidence) and finished it before my flight touched down from the vacation. Made it all the more special to me as I was roaming the very same scenery the book described in detail and instantly forged a connect.
Look forward to more books from Nitin! and a movie on this one for sure!!
February 6, 2017
My overall impression about this book I would say was quite positive. I found this book much better than many of the popular Indian best sellers published by the big publishing houses while catering to more or less the same audience. Why I found it so, we will get there presently and also have a look at some of the things that could have greatly improved the book.
The overall story line was quite sound. The theme of two North Indian boys going to Kerala to join as trainees at an IT company and through their association with a local colleague, getting involved in a high Adrenalin drama pertaining to a local tradition is quite an interesting theme. The author has done a good job taking us through the characters of the two North Indian boys, their Keralite colleague and the protagonist of the local drama – the captain of one of the boat teams for the annual race. He displays very good understanding of the characters of his protagonists and brings out their desires, aspirations and thoughts very well. The drama builds up nicely from around a third of the book and manages to keep the reader hooked.
The other strong element of the book is the research the author has done on the local culture and traditions. We get to learn the history of the local people, their traditions, the origins and the social milieu. So if nothing, somebody who has read this book would have learnt something useful about Kerala.
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The overall story line was quite sound. The theme of two North Indian boys going to Kerala to join as trainees at an IT company and through their association with a local colleague, getting involved in a high Adrenalin drama pertaining to a local tradition is quite an interesting theme. The author has done a good job taking us through the characters of the two North Indian boys, their Keralite colleague and the protagonist of the local drama – the captain of one of the boat teams for the annual race. He displays very good understanding of the characters of his protagonists and brings out their desires, aspirations and thoughts very well. The drama builds up nicely from around a third of the book and manages to keep the reader hooked.
The other strong element of the book is the research the author has done on the local culture and traditions. We get to learn the history of the local people, their traditions, the origins and the social milieu. So if nothing, somebody who has read this book would have learnt something useful about Kerala.
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November 9, 2017
Perhaps a story of a different genre than the ones we find at this time. The book keeps us reading.
I picked this book in the Author's giveaway. The cover design attracted me and then I got a copy from Nitin. Initially, it was not okay to see all the three main characters narrate the story (with less weightage to Adish) but later on the story pulled me inside. The plot - not complicated - not boring - tells the story of 3 simple guys venturing into some thing they find interesting to pursue.
I can't compare Nitin's writing with the vivid pictures of the landscape that I got when Reading Somerset Maugham's stories. But this book wins because of the plot. It is a good one to have in the bookshelf.
I picked this book in the Author's giveaway. The cover design attracted me and then I got a copy from Nitin. Initially, it was not okay to see all the three main characters narrate the story (with less weightage to Adish) but later on the story pulled me inside. The plot - not complicated - not boring - tells the story of 3 simple guys venturing into some thing they find interesting to pursue.
I can't compare Nitin's writing with the vivid pictures of the landscape that I got when Reading Somerset Maugham's stories. But this book wins because of the plot. It is a good one to have in the bookshelf.
February 3, 2017
Loved it!!
A perfect mix of culture, tradition and emotion. Although at the beginning it was a bit confusing, as the story progressed, I had my nails bitten! I was so engrossed in the story that I could feel it happen around me... I actually had my self googling the varied traditions of Gods own country Kerala!
The way the author described the place and its beautiful landscape, it has sure been added to my bucket list!
Not to forget the twist of events that changed the ending that I anticipated altogether!!
The language and vocabulary used were equally good. Not too complex and easy to read. Overall a beautiful book I read in a long time.
It sure has changed my perspective of 'Indian Authors'. Jai Ho!
A perfect mix of culture, tradition and emotion. Although at the beginning it was a bit confusing, as the story progressed, I had my nails bitten! I was so engrossed in the story that I could feel it happen around me... I actually had my self googling the varied traditions of Gods own country Kerala!
The way the author described the place and its beautiful landscape, it has sure been added to my bucket list!
Not to forget the twist of events that changed the ending that I anticipated altogether!!
The language and vocabulary used were equally good. Not too complex and easy to read. Overall a beautiful book I read in a long time.
It sure has changed my perspective of 'Indian Authors'. Jai Ho!
January 10, 2017
first of all got this book as a review copy..Thank you...
I read halfway through and nothing impressed me ... so I dnf it (do not finish). Engineering terms n stuff uff .... maybe I will re read in future..but not any time sooner... Sorry... The 1st few pages failed to impress me, so I dont continue reading.
I read halfway through and nothing impressed me ... so I dnf it (do not finish). Engineering terms n stuff uff .... maybe I will re read in future..but not any time sooner... Sorry... The 1st few pages failed to impress me, so I dont continue reading.
February 23, 2017
It's a good book! Very simple to read but also quite complex in understanding a few things here and there, like engineering, maths, physics, etc. Since the story revolves around three guys the slang is quite nasty, but we know that is how some friends talk to each other. The word, Madrasi, and mocking South Indians' accent could have been avoided. But the pity is that is how the North Indians see South Indians. But 'Thank You', because all these things come only in the first few pages, after which it's only about friendship, love and hard work. The story narration is awesome, like each chapter being narrated by each guy. I didn't find depth in the love portion. Also, the umms character is very odd. Boat building is something very new and complex, but these people getting it done in a few weeks time is something hard to believe. Also, they didn't say who actually burnt the boat, and why Mathew is behaving like that with his son! Kerala traditions were explained beautifully in the book. This book will definitely click if it's made into a movie!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 17, 2016
REVIEW- The Kissing Circles is debut novel by Nitin Tewari and serves one of the most realistic, entertaining yet inspiring novel. This book is rich in vocabulary and amazing Narrating style of the author keeps you hooked.
Book Title and Cover- Book Title is catchy and appropriate with the content. Cover is apt with the title. Both, Book Title and Cover catches attention of readers.
Blurb is rather simple and could have been improved.
Language and Narration- Nitin has amazing narrative skills. The Multi Point Of View Narration is what makes this book very realistic and readers can feel the characters closely.
Though it was confusing for the first few chapters but as the chapters continue, the magic of book starts binding its readers.
As I said earlier, this book is rich in vocabulary and with amazing Narrative skills, author binds his readers with the book.
Characterization- All the three characters Manoj Bansal, Rajesh Pandey and Adish Matthew are portrayed really closely and thus readers can relate to them on very instances.
Theme- The book covers Friendship, Love and few Morales along with fun and entertainment.
Storyline and Plot- The book can be very confusing till few chapters however after story building readers can enjoy and relate to the story.
You can complete this book in a day given the fast paced story, well knitted plot and beautiful description of Kerala and the set up of the book
RATING-
Book Title and Cover- 3/5
Language and Narration- 4/5
Characterization- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 4/5
Final Rating- 4/5
All in all, The Kissing Circles is an interesting read and I would recommend this book to all the book lovers.
Book Title and Cover- Book Title is catchy and appropriate with the content. Cover is apt with the title. Both, Book Title and Cover catches attention of readers.
Blurb is rather simple and could have been improved.
Language and Narration- Nitin has amazing narrative skills. The Multi Point Of View Narration is what makes this book very realistic and readers can feel the characters closely.
Though it was confusing for the first few chapters but as the chapters continue, the magic of book starts binding its readers.
As I said earlier, this book is rich in vocabulary and with amazing Narrative skills, author binds his readers with the book.
Characterization- All the three characters Manoj Bansal, Rajesh Pandey and Adish Matthew are portrayed really closely and thus readers can relate to them on very instances.
Theme- The book covers Friendship, Love and few Morales along with fun and entertainment.
Storyline and Plot- The book can be very confusing till few chapters however after story building readers can enjoy and relate to the story.
You can complete this book in a day given the fast paced story, well knitted plot and beautiful description of Kerala and the set up of the book
RATING-
Book Title and Cover- 3/5
Language and Narration- 4/5
Characterization- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 4/5
Final Rating- 4/5
All in all, The Kissing Circles is an interesting read and I would recommend this book to all the book lovers.
January 17, 2017
If you start start with it with an expectation of yet another romantic tale on engineering life, it will surprise you for sure. The Kissing Circles by Nitin Tiwari takes you through the lives of Manoj, Rajesh, Adish joined by Mutthur by the line of fate. They together share their deal of life to the readers; each having their own concern of life- complicated love , career problems , family pressure, degrading self confidence and so on. And when each of their issues adds up to be the face of the devil they take it on themselves to put all in for a make-it-or-break-it-deal! But … will they make it this time???
The book won my best first impression with its book cover and title and it gained momentum with the refreshing narration style. The writer took his fare share to frame up the characters and plot just right. The plot line is promising and worth your time. The background of the story is very well sketched and it made it all the more interesting; to get to know malayali-culture, It might make you plan the next trip to Kerala! What I found amusing is that it contain a good amount to make you go LOL  along with all the drama and all the philosophy. I found the book to be a perfect mixture of all that makes a book a hit page turner. A great work for a debut from the author.
What gave a low note to me is that they have spelled Kerala wrong on the cover itself. The book contain words and content that might need googling or reference to understand if you are from a non technical side or not a Keralite.
I will rate The Kissing Circles 4.25/5 and would love to recommend it to my readers 
The book won my best first impression with its book cover and title and it gained momentum with the refreshing narration style. The writer took his fare share to frame up the characters and plot just right. The plot line is promising and worth your time. The background of the story is very well sketched and it made it all the more interesting; to get to know malayali-culture, It might make you plan the next trip to Kerala! What I found amusing is that it contain a good amount to make you go LOL  along with all the drama and all the philosophy. I found the book to be a perfect mixture of all that makes a book a hit page turner. A great work for a debut from the author.
What gave a low note to me is that they have spelled Kerala wrong on the cover itself. The book contain words and content that might need googling or reference to understand if you are from a non technical side or not a Keralite.
I will rate The Kissing Circles 4.25/5 and would love to recommend it to my readers 
November 20, 2016
Review:
'The Kissing Circles' can be termed awesome for it has all the qualities that make a novel an extraordinarily good read - attractive cover, interesting blurb, engaging plot and a few morals. The story catches your attention right from the first page. It has been narrated in multiple points of views. This adds a unique flavour to this sumptuous dish. The naming of the chapters too have been done interestingly. The chapter names make you more inquisitive about the story. One cannot term the narration to be completely informal. There are certain elements which make it appear a little formal. The book is rich in vocabulary. The flow of the events too have been thoughtfully done. These perfectly timed events might seem confusing at the first impression but trust me! Its worth it. The story is set up in the beautiful land of Kerala. The story gives you the feel of the state. It will transport you to the place. By the end of your reading session, you are sure to feel like you have visited the place. The story seems realistic.
'The Kissing Circles' is a perfect treat for all book lovers. An awesome read it is!
I rate:
Cover: 3.5/5
Characters: 4/5
Story: 4.5/5
I rate 'The Kissing Circles' with 4.5/5 stars.
'The Kissing Circles' can be termed awesome for it has all the qualities that make a novel an extraordinarily good read - attractive cover, interesting blurb, engaging plot and a few morals. The story catches your attention right from the first page. It has been narrated in multiple points of views. This adds a unique flavour to this sumptuous dish. The naming of the chapters too have been done interestingly. The chapter names make you more inquisitive about the story. One cannot term the narration to be completely informal. There are certain elements which make it appear a little formal. The book is rich in vocabulary. The flow of the events too have been thoughtfully done. These perfectly timed events might seem confusing at the first impression but trust me! Its worth it. The story is set up in the beautiful land of Kerala. The story gives you the feel of the state. It will transport you to the place. By the end of your reading session, you are sure to feel like you have visited the place. The story seems realistic.
'The Kissing Circles' is a perfect treat for all book lovers. An awesome read it is!
I rate:
Cover: 3.5/5
Characters: 4/5
Story: 4.5/5
I rate 'The Kissing Circles' with 4.5/5 stars.
January 10, 2017
The Kissing Circles is an amazing debut by Nitin Tewari where author serves us interesting plot with unique narration.
This book binds his readers with the rich vocabulary and multi Point Of View Narration. Though it can be confusing for few pages as the story continues readers will find themselves hooked with the fast paced plot.
All the three characters are developed well and with multi POV narration, readers can relate with them with intensity.
This book is not engineering/IIT love romance tale but it serves beautiful journey of three friends with different nature and characters and their journey. Story set up is in kerala and author beautifully describes the beauty of Kerala.
Book cover and title are appropriate with the story and demands attention. Blurb is interesting and thus first impression of book attracts readers.
I would rate this book 4/5
Overall, The Kissing Circles is engaging story with beautiful narration and description and pinch of humour.
This book binds his readers with the rich vocabulary and multi Point Of View Narration. Though it can be confusing for few pages as the story continues readers will find themselves hooked with the fast paced plot.
All the three characters are developed well and with multi POV narration, readers can relate with them with intensity.
This book is not engineering/IIT love romance tale but it serves beautiful journey of three friends with different nature and characters and their journey. Story set up is in kerala and author beautifully describes the beauty of Kerala.
Book cover and title are appropriate with the story and demands attention. Blurb is interesting and thus first impression of book attracts readers.
I would rate this book 4/5
Overall, The Kissing Circles is engaging story with beautiful narration and description and pinch of humour.
April 10, 2018
When I first heard of the title of the book and read the blurb I assumed it would be a romance based theme or an sport based undergod beats the champions theme. But I was wrong.
The official blurb of the book on Amazon mentioned something about boat race and Kerala. That got me hooked.
The plot is about 3 friends, Rajesh, Manoj and Adish who come to Trivandrum, Kerala after being placed in an IT company. They have very different interests and goals in life.
The book starts off with a POV sort of narration from all the characters. It was a bit confusing at first, but gets better as the story goes on.
Rajesh, Manoj and Adish go to Adish's village where the village team is gearing up for the upcoming boat race season. Here we are introduced to Mutthur, the village boat captain who is courting Kala, the daughter of a person who hated Mutthur's father and also happens to be from a rival village.
Kerala's scenic beauty is portrayed beautifully in the book. The tradition of boat racing and the arrival of the monsoon is described very well.
The character buildup is good and they all feel very real.
No too-upright or too good to be true sort of characters. They are human and display realistic emotions in most of the places.
The rest of the plot deals with the way the friends deal with their own problems and also manage to turn around fortunes for Mutthur and his team and make for a good read.
Rajesh has a breakup and starts losing hope in love. Manoj has doubts about whether he can clear entrance exams to premier management institutes. Adish fears his father and drops ideas of singing for his village team during the boat race.
Mutthur's boat accidentally catches fire and Rajesh thinks that he is the one who accidentally set fire to it. Along with the boat, all of Mutthur's hopes of marrying Kala are burnt down too.. Or so we think.
The friends then find an old boat which their a person named Jacob owned. Jacob was an antique collector who had a past with the boat. He had eloped with his wife from angry villagers in that boat. He would not sell it to anyone at any cost. That was also the boat on which Mutthur's father had raced many years ago and had an accident.
The friends get the boat after convincing Jacob's son about its value. They modify it to have more stability and speed. They also discover that it has a secret. It apparently goes faster when the direction of the boat is reversed.
In the meanwhile, Rajesh finds love in a new girl, Manoj manages the development of a software that Adish built to test the feasibility of modifications to the new boat. He also manages to get a sponsor(and a job offer) from Kerala Lights, a cigarette company which is looking to rebrand itself as a lighter company.
The end involves the actual race and fight between the emotions in Mutthur's mind about what is right - winning the race and losing few of his people if the boat topples or losing the race and saving his people..
There are some loose ends like the mystery of who burnt the boat or why is Adish's father so strict with him. But apart from that, the flow of the plot is very smooth.
The ending is quite riveting and had me hooked.
The author has a lot of potential.
All in all, a great read.
The official blurb of the book on Amazon mentioned something about boat race and Kerala. That got me hooked.
The plot is about 3 friends, Rajesh, Manoj and Adish who come to Trivandrum, Kerala after being placed in an IT company. They have very different interests and goals in life.
The book starts off with a POV sort of narration from all the characters. It was a bit confusing at first, but gets better as the story goes on.
Rajesh, Manoj and Adish go to Adish's village where the village team is gearing up for the upcoming boat race season. Here we are introduced to Mutthur, the village boat captain who is courting Kala, the daughter of a person who hated Mutthur's father and also happens to be from a rival village.
Kerala's scenic beauty is portrayed beautifully in the book. The tradition of boat racing and the arrival of the monsoon is described very well.
The character buildup is good and they all feel very real.
No too-upright or too good to be true sort of characters. They are human and display realistic emotions in most of the places.
The rest of the plot deals with the way the friends deal with their own problems and also manage to turn around fortunes for Mutthur and his team and make for a good read.
Rajesh has a breakup and starts losing hope in love. Manoj has doubts about whether he can clear entrance exams to premier management institutes. Adish fears his father and drops ideas of singing for his village team during the boat race.
Mutthur's boat accidentally catches fire and Rajesh thinks that he is the one who accidentally set fire to it. Along with the boat, all of Mutthur's hopes of marrying Kala are burnt down too.. Or so we think.
The friends then find an old boat which their a person named Jacob owned. Jacob was an antique collector who had a past with the boat. He had eloped with his wife from angry villagers in that boat. He would not sell it to anyone at any cost. That was also the boat on which Mutthur's father had raced many years ago and had an accident.
The friends get the boat after convincing Jacob's son about its value. They modify it to have more stability and speed. They also discover that it has a secret. It apparently goes faster when the direction of the boat is reversed.
In the meanwhile, Rajesh finds love in a new girl, Manoj manages the development of a software that Adish built to test the feasibility of modifications to the new boat. He also manages to get a sponsor(and a job offer) from Kerala Lights, a cigarette company which is looking to rebrand itself as a lighter company.
The end involves the actual race and fight between the emotions in Mutthur's mind about what is right - winning the race and losing few of his people if the boat topples or losing the race and saving his people..
There are some loose ends like the mystery of who burnt the boat or why is Adish's father so strict with him. But apart from that, the flow of the plot is very smooth.
The ending is quite riveting and had me hooked.
The author has a lot of potential.
All in all, a great read.
January 7, 2018
To be honest, I was not excited when I was handed over this book as a gift from my publisher (My book 'Strangers With Known Faces' has been published by the same publisher, at the same time as 'The Kissing Circles'). Neither was the title impressive, nor the blurb. The synopsis suggested another story of Engineers and their various adventures & misadventures, a theme already over-exploited in the popular Indian literary scene. I just hoped that the book would be written well, even if there was no compelling story being told. To my pleasant surprise, I got to read a well-written book in terms of narrative, and also a good story in general. This felt so much like 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' all over again. The story-line is not unique. Underdog stories, especially those about sports, always follow a set pattern. So do fish-out-of-water tales about misfits trying to prove themselves through accomplishments in professional life. The interest lies in the way the story is told- in this case, through multiple-narratives. Also commendable is the author's meticulous attention to detail. The book is set in Kerala, and I really appreciate the vivid descriptions of the region's geography and customs. The author has taken pains to research these details. Some less esoteric words could have been used, given the target audience's limited vocabulary. Give this one a read. It does stand out in a crowd of Chetan Bhagat wannabes.
December 12, 2016
Decent vocabulary. Well knitted plot. Interesting story line.
These three phrases summed up my instant reaction.
The book is a page turner. It will hook the reader from the beginning. The life of IT professionals is well described. The description of beautiful places visit, is just beautiful.
The lead characters have solid foundation and background and the drama in the book is hilarious.
Drama. Philosophy. Feelings. Humour.
This book covers vivid genre.
The book cover and the title, both are catchy and interesting. Full stars there.
All in all, a good and a worthy read!
For complete review, visit this link- http://dipanshuwrites.blogspot.in/201...
These three phrases summed up my instant reaction.
The book is a page turner. It will hook the reader from the beginning. The life of IT professionals is well described. The description of beautiful places visit, is just beautiful.
The lead characters have solid foundation and background and the drama in the book is hilarious.
Drama. Philosophy. Feelings. Humour.
This book covers vivid genre.
The book cover and the title, both are catchy and interesting. Full stars there.
All in all, a good and a worthy read!
For complete review, visit this link- http://dipanshuwrites.blogspot.in/201...
March 9, 2017
I Got A Review Copy Of This Book From The Author,Nice Book binds You Till Beginning To End ,Words Use By Author Are Very Effective It Is one of Interesting Book Read By Me This year,Talking About The Cover It Is perfect Designed & Illustrative if you see the Name of this title itself look very different,The Book is must read for young readers also it most attract young adults because of the story line of the book,The book itself contains all the things which you want in a perfect novel
My overall Review for this book is recommend to read.
My overall Review for this book is recommend to read.
January 17, 2017
Manoj and Rajesh, two engineers with not so good academic achievements and not so bright future, join Digisys in Kerela, cursing their fate and lives they are united with another like fated Adish Matthew , an IT geek with an incurable phobia of his father's anger.
He introduces them to Mutthur, his friend whose love life is jeopardized by his love's father who looks down on Mutthur.
The boring thoughts about Digisys vanish when they felt blessed about being in the locale with Adish as their guide, and a budding friendship found its way between them. Life was a rose and soon the thorns found their way, pricking in their skin. Manoj started doubting himself and his futile hope for a bright future seemed to be fading, Rajesh's life took a drastic turn and he found himself buried under the load of grief and alcohol, Adish's bridge of tolerance for his father's taunts seemed to be crumpling, though he didn't have the courage to revolt against his father, Mutthur of all suffered the biggest loss when his only hope of winning his love lay in ashes.
The Southies and the Northies joined hands against their misfortune to defend their future, and overcame many odds. Will they come out victorious in the end or lose the final race? Read the Kissing Circles to find out, for ' to be or not to be extraordinary' is the present question.
The book is written in multiple point of views that makes it different from the others and has been pulled off really well.
The detailed description is highly appreciated for I could fathom the pain and effort the author has poured into his writing, all the local festivals and the traditions in them have been explained rather than just being mentioned and that makes the book informative as well.
Glad to know the history behind Pal Payasam, because any details regarding food is always welcomed.
The north indian bargain, the dazed southie, the vegetarian dread, the Nain Sukh Prapti, the desperate male, theVashikaran and many other things will make the reader chuckle.
Look out for "The Sunday Church" named chapter, the first four pages were unexpected and a sure treat.
The book left me wondering one thing though, Do crabs have tails?
Yes they do.
Ratings- 3 out of 5 stars
This is not one of those books that everyone would be pleased to read, despite the satisfactory presentation and detailing, if a reader is not able to connect with the book (which might be difficult for non-technical line holders) it would pass off as a non-worthy read.
The author has used quite a bagful of good words but he better could have explained some, for 'Alcohorginity' isn't even explained by Google. P.S- It's alcohol-virginity .
I actually had to google about some basic parts of a boat in order to be able to understand what exactly was going on in the story while the designing and that was quite tiring.
Reviewed by- Banaja Prakashini
He introduces them to Mutthur, his friend whose love life is jeopardized by his love's father who looks down on Mutthur.
The boring thoughts about Digisys vanish when they felt blessed about being in the locale with Adish as their guide, and a budding friendship found its way between them. Life was a rose and soon the thorns found their way, pricking in their skin. Manoj started doubting himself and his futile hope for a bright future seemed to be fading, Rajesh's life took a drastic turn and he found himself buried under the load of grief and alcohol, Adish's bridge of tolerance for his father's taunts seemed to be crumpling, though he didn't have the courage to revolt against his father, Mutthur of all suffered the biggest loss when his only hope of winning his love lay in ashes.
The Southies and the Northies joined hands against their misfortune to defend their future, and overcame many odds. Will they come out victorious in the end or lose the final race? Read the Kissing Circles to find out, for ' to be or not to be extraordinary' is the present question.
The book is written in multiple point of views that makes it different from the others and has been pulled off really well.
The detailed description is highly appreciated for I could fathom the pain and effort the author has poured into his writing, all the local festivals and the traditions in them have been explained rather than just being mentioned and that makes the book informative as well.
Glad to know the history behind Pal Payasam, because any details regarding food is always welcomed.
The north indian bargain, the dazed southie, the vegetarian dread, the Nain Sukh Prapti, the desperate male, theVashikaran and many other things will make the reader chuckle.
Look out for "The Sunday Church" named chapter, the first four pages were unexpected and a sure treat.
The book left me wondering one thing though, Do crabs have tails?
Yes they do.
Ratings- 3 out of 5 stars
This is not one of those books that everyone would be pleased to read, despite the satisfactory presentation and detailing, if a reader is not able to connect with the book (which might be difficult for non-technical line holders) it would pass off as a non-worthy read.
The author has used quite a bagful of good words but he better could have explained some, for 'Alcohorginity' isn't even explained by Google. P.S- It's alcohol-virginity .
I actually had to google about some basic parts of a boat in order to be able to understand what exactly was going on in the story while the designing and that was quite tiring.
Reviewed by- Banaja Prakashini
February 26, 2017
wonderful book. loved it
January 1, 2017
Kissing circles is a book about the tangling of necessities and daily happenings in life of an engineer. job struggles, hostel struggles and still surviving it all with friends, travelling and mess.
Love life is messed.
Friendship is deep and obviously with a bit of madness. this story revolves around 3 IT professionals.
And all of this moving the life.
This book is a huge read.
With an apt title and cover.
Alot of hinglish is used in this book. Which makes it relatable to the Indian people.
Alot of scenes felt like were unnecessary. There are too many characters which confuse it at times.but it makes sense along the way and is a page turner!
I liked how the book was divided into different sections. In characters and happening in life.This book makes you feel like you are around in their journey with them and living it.Narration and vocabulary is decent and subtle. It a different book! must read.
Love life is messed.
Friendship is deep and obviously with a bit of madness. this story revolves around 3 IT professionals.
And all of this moving the life.
This book is a huge read.
With an apt title and cover.
Alot of hinglish is used in this book. Which makes it relatable to the Indian people.
Alot of scenes felt like were unnecessary. There are too many characters which confuse it at times.but it makes sense along the way and is a page turner!
I liked how the book was divided into different sections. In characters and happening in life.This book makes you feel like you are around in their journey with them and living it.Narration and vocabulary is decent and subtle. It a different book! must read.
May 23, 2024
The lone star is for the author’s effort and for trying. This author has potential and can do better.
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