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What Kitty Did
Kitty Roy has more troubles than she can count on her fingers. Her love life is wonky, her paycheck is shit. She has badly behaved hair and struggles with a sugar addiction. To top it off, her pushy mother has set her up with a gorgeous but stuck-up guy who is sending her mixed signals.
When a diplomat's celebrity wife, Roxy Merchant, falls dead during dinner at their posh central Delhi bungalow, Kitty's boss gives her a chance to write a profile piece and the hint of a promotion. As she works on her article, Kitty realizes there's more to Roxy Merchant's death. She's on to something big, and it can, perhaps, change her current life forever. But Kitty also has a knack for bungling things up majorly.
Set in the winter of her discontent, What Kitty Did is an irresistible caper zipping through the streets of Delhi.
When a diplomat's celebrity wife, Roxy Merchant, falls dead during dinner at their posh central Delhi bungalow, Kitty's boss gives her a chance to write a profile piece and the hint of a promotion. As she works on her article, Kitty realizes there's more to Roxy Merchant's death. She's on to something big, and it can, perhaps, change her current life forever. But Kitty also has a knack for bungling things up majorly.
Set in the winter of her discontent, What Kitty Did is an irresistible caper zipping through the streets of Delhi.
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288 pages, Paperback
Published June 29, 2017
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July 21, 2017
When I began this book, I thought the character would be another insufferable example of that misnamed species: the “urban poor”. But Kitty’s confusions and sarcasm grew on me, and I was surprised when I found myself quite enjoying even her quirks (her habit of capitalizing inanimate things like they have a personality of their own [I wanted to get Coat back/Wall can be pulled down etc] reminded me of the Jack in Emma Donoghue’s ‘Room’. Kitty is pretty incompetent at her job and life, but she is so cheerfully honest about it that you don’t feel like strangling her. What didn’t work for me, however, was the mystery that is supposed to be the main plot. Not only did I not get any idea of the victim or the circumstances of her death by the time I finished this book, I actually skimmed through all the serious investigation and the big reveal. It just wasn’t interesting/believable/even needed. While Kitty is necessarily at a distance from the circumstances of the crime due to her status as a lowly journalist at *gasp* a fashion magazine, we don’t even get to know any details of the death. Was there a post-mortem, what were people’s reactions, etc etc. This is a shame, as this boring investigation drags down the entire book. I would, however, be interested in reading more of Kitty’s misadventures if she manages to stay away from solving crimes.
September 1, 2017
Books have to bind the readers with the plot so as to make a conversation with them, nowadays books like the above-said ones are an anomaly. Trisha Bora’s debut novel, What Kitty Did falls in the former category and it binds the readers with the plot of the story and intrigues the reader to read more.
Coming to the plot of the story, the protagonist Ketaki Roy, a fresher out of a college as an Engish literature graduate works in the Poise which is a magazine. The real life of Kitty changes ways with the death of Roxy Merchant, a yesteryear actress and the wife of a celebrated diplomat during the dinner at their central Delhi bungalow. Kitty’s boss gives her the job of writing a profile piece about the dead actress and also hints at promotion to her if it is done well.
What Kitty Did
What kitty did afterward moves the story in a not boring level and did she incur any clues about the death of the celebrated actress, whether she got into any troubles during her work and will this case about writing an article change the whole life of Kitty.
In the meanwhile, she also has to deal with the guy who is not steady on his stand due to her posh mother. The significance of this story is that Delhi as a place is said vividly and the story is set in the streets of Delhi. So if you are from Delhi, you can relate the streets said in the story. This can actually be said of a story from the perspective of a person from Delhi and the lifestyle of the people who live there.
The story can be related to everyone who works out to get a life from that, Kitty is one among them. The story is a thriller and the unearthing of the events makes this book a sure shot page turner.
The cover of the book is very different and also has a significant connection with the story and the designer has to be applauded for his detailing of the cover, A designer’s perspective to the story.
The language of the book is simple and I came to know after a little research that the author has a long publishing history to her credits. The author has already written some short stories and this is the first stint of the author in a full fledged novel, she has nailed it in saying that she is good in making new stories too. There are mentions of a lot of novels in the story and I’m sure the influence of those books had an impact on this story.
This story is partly romantic and part mystery and we cannot come to a conclusion about a particular one. I would recommend this book to fiction lovers and mystery lovers and also to readers who wish to explore a city in the books. This book is surely a page turner and it took me some time to finish rather than a single sitting. The author has succeeded in her first stint as an author and I will definitely read her books in the future too. Do keep this in your reading list, if you are in search for a new book to read.
Coming to the plot of the story, the protagonist Ketaki Roy, a fresher out of a college as an Engish literature graduate works in the Poise which is a magazine. The real life of Kitty changes ways with the death of Roxy Merchant, a yesteryear actress and the wife of a celebrated diplomat during the dinner at their central Delhi bungalow. Kitty’s boss gives her the job of writing a profile piece about the dead actress and also hints at promotion to her if it is done well.
What Kitty Did
What kitty did afterward moves the story in a not boring level and did she incur any clues about the death of the celebrated actress, whether she got into any troubles during her work and will this case about writing an article change the whole life of Kitty.
In the meanwhile, she also has to deal with the guy who is not steady on his stand due to her posh mother. The significance of this story is that Delhi as a place is said vividly and the story is set in the streets of Delhi. So if you are from Delhi, you can relate the streets said in the story. This can actually be said of a story from the perspective of a person from Delhi and the lifestyle of the people who live there.
The story can be related to everyone who works out to get a life from that, Kitty is one among them. The story is a thriller and the unearthing of the events makes this book a sure shot page turner.
The cover of the book is very different and also has a significant connection with the story and the designer has to be applauded for his detailing of the cover, A designer’s perspective to the story.
The language of the book is simple and I came to know after a little research that the author has a long publishing history to her credits. The author has already written some short stories and this is the first stint of the author in a full fledged novel, she has nailed it in saying that she is good in making new stories too. There are mentions of a lot of novels in the story and I’m sure the influence of those books had an impact on this story.
This story is partly romantic and part mystery and we cannot come to a conclusion about a particular one. I would recommend this book to fiction lovers and mystery lovers and also to readers who wish to explore a city in the books. This book is surely a page turner and it took me some time to finish rather than a single sitting. The author has succeeded in her first stint as an author and I will definitely read her books in the future too. Do keep this in your reading list, if you are in search for a new book to read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2017
With my never-ending and ever increasing office work, I have managed to read just 5 books in this year. What Kitty Did, the cover and intro make me feel the book is soon to be made into a movie with Kangana Ranaut in lead role?
The book did justice to my expectations; it is a perfectly baked script for a blockbuster with an element of suspense and drama sprinkled with wit, sarcasm and puns.
The story is about a young urban Journalist and her take on life, love, work. She is lost, confused, searching for the motto of her life, just like every other millennial we know and we can relate to.
The book is well paced and writer keeps all his cards close to her heart. First part of the book makes you learn more about kitty and makes you fall in love with her. And the second part makes you fall in love with her story and book becomes a page-turner when Kitty starts unfolding the mystery. Many a times you force to say Kitty, What have you done?
The characters are well defined and everyone plays an important role in story line. The story have few sub plots and those are well woven. With many sub plots to manage in a story many a times writer misses out on one or two sub plots but not here.
For me it’s a must read for those who love suspense and romance. Three and a half star for this fast paced weekend read
The book did justice to my expectations; it is a perfectly baked script for a blockbuster with an element of suspense and drama sprinkled with wit, sarcasm and puns.
The story is about a young urban Journalist and her take on life, love, work. She is lost, confused, searching for the motto of her life, just like every other millennial we know and we can relate to.
The book is well paced and writer keeps all his cards close to her heart. First part of the book makes you learn more about kitty and makes you fall in love with her. And the second part makes you fall in love with her story and book becomes a page-turner when Kitty starts unfolding the mystery. Many a times you force to say Kitty, What have you done?
The characters are well defined and everyone plays an important role in story line. The story have few sub plots and those are well woven. With many sub plots to manage in a story many a times writer misses out on one or two sub plots but not here.
For me it’s a must read for those who love suspense and romance. Three and a half star for this fast paced weekend read
August 26, 2017
A fun tale that follows the young journo Kitty and her friends through jobs , love, heartbreak and yet willing to do some thing meaningful in life for self.
A warm read for the strangers in Delhi but a little clichéd otherwise when it came to describing the city. The mystery was not the highlight but overall I enjoyed reading about Kitty. Her insights were quite good.
3.5/5
A warm read for the strangers in Delhi but a little clichéd otherwise when it came to describing the city. The mystery was not the highlight but overall I enjoyed reading about Kitty. Her insights were quite good.
3.5/5
June 11, 2018
started reading it because of the resemblance with the classic, "What Katy did". liked it, it was a bit like the hindi soaps that my mother watched and wanted to strangle Kitty a few times myself as the book progressed! the end seemed a bit hurried, but overall, it was better than the other indian authors that I've read earlier this year. so, it's a success!
August 31, 2017
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February 12, 2018
What Kitty did is about a 20-something fashion journalist who is roped in to write about an yesteryear actress Roxy. But she is plunged into a murder investigation led by one of Roxy best friends.
What kitty did is funny and witty, but too long for a murder story!!
The central plot of the book is lost and it appears to be more of Kitty's adventures!
What kitty did is funny and witty, but too long for a murder story!!
The central plot of the book is lost and it appears to be more of Kitty's adventures!
August 29, 2017
Read the Full review here:
https://kunalgwalani.blogspot.in/2017...
Excerpts from the review:
Oh Dear Kitty. What have you done?
As you read through this roller coast of a book, you will end up asking this question way too many times.
It's rare to read a book where you get so emotionally connected to the protagonist that you wish you could get into their life and help them sort their heads. Sure we root for hero's, we cheer their success and many times even cry their sorrows for them but have you ever felt exasperated, annoyed and yet appreciated a protagonist. Kitty is someone who is not a hero, doesn't get things right (perfection is not even in the dictionary), and can be generally perceived as irresponsible, unprofessional and as her family suspects a raging alcoholic.
Often, I had to remind myself that the book and the lead character are not one and the same. Trisha Bora has done a fantastic job on merging the two.
I simply loved the book. It's fast paced, edgy, with a healthy dose of a "murder" mystery mixed with life and lifestyles in the modern era. It's as contemporary as its the year 2017.
There's a grim reality to the situation that is depicted which resonates with the reader.
Extremely well written and referenced, where every character plays an important role that may seem inconsequential initially but impacts the story line eventually. An intricately woven plot with virtually no loose ends that gathers steam and before one realizes heads to an exciting climax.
Trisha Bora has truly redefined my idea of what a good book should be about. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a true story and not a work of fiction.
The review continues on my blog.
Go read it now:
https://kunalgwalani.blogspot.in/2017...
https://kunalgwalani.blogspot.in/2017...
Excerpts from the review:
Oh Dear Kitty. What have you done?
As you read through this roller coast of a book, you will end up asking this question way too many times.
It's rare to read a book where you get so emotionally connected to the protagonist that you wish you could get into their life and help them sort their heads. Sure we root for hero's, we cheer their success and many times even cry their sorrows for them but have you ever felt exasperated, annoyed and yet appreciated a protagonist. Kitty is someone who is not a hero, doesn't get things right (perfection is not even in the dictionary), and can be generally perceived as irresponsible, unprofessional and as her family suspects a raging alcoholic.
Often, I had to remind myself that the book and the lead character are not one and the same. Trisha Bora has done a fantastic job on merging the two.
I simply loved the book. It's fast paced, edgy, with a healthy dose of a "murder" mystery mixed with life and lifestyles in the modern era. It's as contemporary as its the year 2017.
There's a grim reality to the situation that is depicted which resonates with the reader.
Extremely well written and referenced, where every character plays an important role that may seem inconsequential initially but impacts the story line eventually. An intricately woven plot with virtually no loose ends that gathers steam and before one realizes heads to an exciting climax.
Trisha Bora has truly redefined my idea of what a good book should be about. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a true story and not a work of fiction.
The review continues on my blog.
Go read it now:
https://kunalgwalani.blogspot.in/2017...
September 3, 2017
Original review: https://humblegenius.wordpress.com/
Sequels of ‘What Kitty Did’ would blur the line between fiction and once-in-an-era artwork just like a Primavera or a Mona Lisa. When one comes across such beautiful expression of all that makes us human, one gets emotionally liberated, even if it’s only for a while. This is the inexplicable effect of good wine and good sex too. Let me snap out of the swag though. Ketaki is as vibrant a person as her city of Delhi, she is a perfect concoction of clumsiness and adoration. Her personality though has a fleeting, perturbed yet unmistakable hint of younger Carrie Bradshaw. Just like her, she is daring, can’t say no, and she’s given to attracting some really embarrassing situations. For those who don’t like Carrie, Kitty can easily come across as a cross between Bertie Wooster and Hercule Poirot.
The book achieves a lot of things for the reader. First, the writing is expressive and beautiful words don’t break the flow of this quality reading. The reader is made part of the plot somehow, I was breathing down Kitty’s neck all the time. The plot is entrancing, and I must say very well thought out. There’s a celebrity murder in town, and Kitty lands bang in the middle of an unintentional investigation. She’s not alone. She’s got a wonderful coterie of friends and well-wishers who ensure her safety and try to navigate her out of her chaos. A love interest makes her story ideal. I do think though that Trisha overdid the parts where some suspects found Kitty endearing enough to seek her camaraderie upfront. Also, in Trisha Bora’s first book, there’s this description of Delhi that does all the travel compendiums to shame. I felt like I was rediscovering the city that I’ve lived in for years. Even though I’d been to all the places mentioned therein, I hadn’t realized what an immense character the city has. Not unlike Kitty’s baking. What should one do when they’ve perfected the art of science? Kitty brings in so much to her bakes that are based on her grandma’s recipes. Again, what truly is a recipe? Surely it is more than just ingredients and the sequence that they should go in. Kitty’s Grandma buried nuggets of wisdom in her recipes, Kitty’s reconstruction of baking does justice to the importance of this art only partly: “It’s odd that I took to baking in the first place. I guess it’s because the order baking demands balances out the complete disorder of my life, in a sweet way.” Kitty underplays the role of baking in her life, I’ll venture to undertake that it is baking that lends the mojo to her personality.
So there, I want to be bold for a change, I want to go against the temperament of my earlier reviews. Just like this book, so unlike the ones I’ve read before. Love, sex, violence is all there. But they are mere seasonings in this illustrious and insanely witty world of Kitty. What I had been eating till now were mere morsels of food from earth, now I’ve almost tasted Manna. But why do I allude to sequels at the beginning of this review? Because I think Trisha can take us to heaven with her next, then I shall have tasted Manna in its entirety.
Sequels of ‘What Kitty Did’ would blur the line between fiction and once-in-an-era artwork just like a Primavera or a Mona Lisa. When one comes across such beautiful expression of all that makes us human, one gets emotionally liberated, even if it’s only for a while. This is the inexplicable effect of good wine and good sex too. Let me snap out of the swag though. Ketaki is as vibrant a person as her city of Delhi, she is a perfect concoction of clumsiness and adoration. Her personality though has a fleeting, perturbed yet unmistakable hint of younger Carrie Bradshaw. Just like her, she is daring, can’t say no, and she’s given to attracting some really embarrassing situations. For those who don’t like Carrie, Kitty can easily come across as a cross between Bertie Wooster and Hercule Poirot.
The book achieves a lot of things for the reader. First, the writing is expressive and beautiful words don’t break the flow of this quality reading. The reader is made part of the plot somehow, I was breathing down Kitty’s neck all the time. The plot is entrancing, and I must say very well thought out. There’s a celebrity murder in town, and Kitty lands bang in the middle of an unintentional investigation. She’s not alone. She’s got a wonderful coterie of friends and well-wishers who ensure her safety and try to navigate her out of her chaos. A love interest makes her story ideal. I do think though that Trisha overdid the parts where some suspects found Kitty endearing enough to seek her camaraderie upfront. Also, in Trisha Bora’s first book, there’s this description of Delhi that does all the travel compendiums to shame. I felt like I was rediscovering the city that I’ve lived in for years. Even though I’d been to all the places mentioned therein, I hadn’t realized what an immense character the city has. Not unlike Kitty’s baking. What should one do when they’ve perfected the art of science? Kitty brings in so much to her bakes that are based on her grandma’s recipes. Again, what truly is a recipe? Surely it is more than just ingredients and the sequence that they should go in. Kitty’s Grandma buried nuggets of wisdom in her recipes, Kitty’s reconstruction of baking does justice to the importance of this art only partly: “It’s odd that I took to baking in the first place. I guess it’s because the order baking demands balances out the complete disorder of my life, in a sweet way.” Kitty underplays the role of baking in her life, I’ll venture to undertake that it is baking that lends the mojo to her personality.
So there, I want to be bold for a change, I want to go against the temperament of my earlier reviews. Just like this book, so unlike the ones I’ve read before. Love, sex, violence is all there. But they are mere seasonings in this illustrious and insanely witty world of Kitty. What I had been eating till now were mere morsels of food from earth, now I’ve almost tasted Manna. But why do I allude to sequels at the beginning of this review? Because I think Trisha can take us to heaven with her next, then I shall have tasted Manna in its entirety.
August 29, 2017
Think Bridget Jones in an Indian context, written exceedingly well with tons of humour and a murder to make it more exciting – that’s Trish Bora’s book for you. What Kitty Did by Trisha Bora is a laugh riot and a whodunit rolled into one. It falls squarely in the Chick lit genre and is one of the most enjoyable ones I’ve read in recent times. It’s a beautiful frothy milkshake on a hot sunny day. I have often despaired at the lack of books which are true fliers of the Chick lit flag in Indian fiction. No more complaints on this score any more. What Kitty Did is a perfect escape from the blanket of daily routine which envelopes us.
Kitty is my favourite kind of heroine. She loves to eat, lives in mortal fear that she’ll never meet the person she’s meant to be with and whose life support are her two best friends; in short, a protagonist one can relate to. The story has some delightfully quirky characters who are necessary ingredients for a successful novel in the Chick lit genre. Kitty’s mother is the most lovable of them; twice married and completely fed up with the institution of marriage. She revels in doing exactly what she wants, even getting arrested for “….distributing banned copies of a certain Bangladeshi writer’s books in front of Rashtrapati Bhavan, dressed as Lady Justice.” And of course there’s eye candy in the form of Kabir Kaul, who ticks all the boxes for a perfect male lead. The stage is set and the characters are in place. So onward to the story.
Kitty is a lifestyle writer at a relatively new fashion magazine in Delhi called Poise. She’s perpetually trying to make ends meet due to her tendency to spend on perfectly non-essential yet expensive stuff like faux fur coats. Kitty’s parents, though divorced, are quite fond of each other. While Kitty is going about life as usual she lands an assignment to write a feature on Roxanne(Roxy) Merchant, a yester year film star and socialite who has dropped dead at her dinner table in the presence of her guests. Kitty is delighted with this chance that could lead to a promotion, read higher paycheck, and more importantly an opportunity to prove herself to her highly annoying colleague Buddadeb Bose or Buddy.
The progress is not easy what with Kitty’s tendency to land in unenviable situations. As soon as Kitty gets a hint of Roxy’s death being a murder, she sets forth to solve it. Her feature piece is the perfect excuse to meet people close to the dead socialite, especially those present at that fateful dinner. Kitty’s life changes gear and she’s thrown into a whirlwind of intrigue, murder, parental shenanigans, breathtaking instances of romance and an unexpected career change. The end is predictable but the journey is made extremely enjoyable by Trisha Bora’s story telling skills. She keeps a tight rein on the narrative and doesn’t let it lag at any part. The murder mystery and Kitty’s personal problems are smoothly taken forward in tandem and brought to a satisfying conclusion.
Kitty is my favourite kind of heroine. She loves to eat, lives in mortal fear that she’ll never meet the person she’s meant to be with and whose life support are her two best friends; in short, a protagonist one can relate to. The story has some delightfully quirky characters who are necessary ingredients for a successful novel in the Chick lit genre. Kitty’s mother is the most lovable of them; twice married and completely fed up with the institution of marriage. She revels in doing exactly what she wants, even getting arrested for “….distributing banned copies of a certain Bangladeshi writer’s books in front of Rashtrapati Bhavan, dressed as Lady Justice.” And of course there’s eye candy in the form of Kabir Kaul, who ticks all the boxes for a perfect male lead. The stage is set and the characters are in place. So onward to the story.
Kitty is a lifestyle writer at a relatively new fashion magazine in Delhi called Poise. She’s perpetually trying to make ends meet due to her tendency to spend on perfectly non-essential yet expensive stuff like faux fur coats. Kitty’s parents, though divorced, are quite fond of each other. While Kitty is going about life as usual she lands an assignment to write a feature on Roxanne(Roxy) Merchant, a yester year film star and socialite who has dropped dead at her dinner table in the presence of her guests. Kitty is delighted with this chance that could lead to a promotion, read higher paycheck, and more importantly an opportunity to prove herself to her highly annoying colleague Buddadeb Bose or Buddy.
The progress is not easy what with Kitty’s tendency to land in unenviable situations. As soon as Kitty gets a hint of Roxy’s death being a murder, she sets forth to solve it. Her feature piece is the perfect excuse to meet people close to the dead socialite, especially those present at that fateful dinner. Kitty’s life changes gear and she’s thrown into a whirlwind of intrigue, murder, parental shenanigans, breathtaking instances of romance and an unexpected career change. The end is predictable but the journey is made extremely enjoyable by Trisha Bora’s story telling skills. She keeps a tight rein on the narrative and doesn’t let it lag at any part. The murder mystery and Kitty’s personal problems are smoothly taken forward in tandem and brought to a satisfying conclusion.
August 29, 2017
I started reading What Kitty Did after hearing only praises about the genius that Trisha Bora baked. Upon reading a few chapters, I knew why. The novel is cleverly written, it has an element of suspense and drama without being serious. It's packed with wit and sarcasm and occasional puns that make it a delightful read. For a debut novel, Trisha Bora was successful at bringing a fresh take on the life of a 20-year something.
Meet Kitty aka Ketaki Roy, a millennial, who is freshly out of college with an English Literature degree, trying to make a real cut in this fast-paced, utterly uncompromising world. Working in a fashion magazine named Poise, our protagonist struggles to live up to the demands of her work. Kitty comes off as irresponsible and rather below average at her job and making terrible situations when it comes to the matter of the heart. She struggles to manage a decent job, her relationships whilst drinking at the drop of a hat and partying. Despite her outrageous lifestyle, Kitty comes off as highly relatable. There's something about her that attracts the readers' attention.
No one tells you how things actually work out. No one writes a children's book warning kids about how shit life can be.
Assigned to work on a piece about the late celebrity, Roxanne, Kitty unintentionally dives straight into what could be called a potential murder. Not realizing what she's gotten herself into, Kitty decides to take up the challenge and find out who murdered the famous actress. Here starts the real fun. From trespassing to late auto-rides, to practically putting herself in the mouth of danger, Kitty battles it all. The novel becomes a page-turner when Kitty starts unfolding the mystery leading to the murder.
The references in the novel are any Literature student's dream. If you're someone who has a passion for the written word, you'd understand the analogies. There's a lot of shade being thrown at Lit students and being one myself, I couldn't stop laughing at the harsh reality. Take for instance,
Journalism has ensured I will never ever live in such places. If only I had Tiger Mother-ed my brain and done an MBA or some such....Not only does English Lit offer pathetic career choices, it also ensures total cock-blocking to wondrous real estate.
Kitty 's sense of humor is self-deprecating, she tries to hide behind a mask of sarcasm and wit and tries to escape situations much like the rest of us. Always relying on her best friends, the protagonist sees through life's trials and tribulations, stumbling but eventually rising up again. What Kitty Did is refreshing as it takes on a whole new perspective about what it's like stepping into "Adulthood".
Meet Kitty aka Ketaki Roy, a millennial, who is freshly out of college with an English Literature degree, trying to make a real cut in this fast-paced, utterly uncompromising world. Working in a fashion magazine named Poise, our protagonist struggles to live up to the demands of her work. Kitty comes off as irresponsible and rather below average at her job and making terrible situations when it comes to the matter of the heart. She struggles to manage a decent job, her relationships whilst drinking at the drop of a hat and partying. Despite her outrageous lifestyle, Kitty comes off as highly relatable. There's something about her that attracts the readers' attention.
No one tells you how things actually work out. No one writes a children's book warning kids about how shit life can be.
Assigned to work on a piece about the late celebrity, Roxanne, Kitty unintentionally dives straight into what could be called a potential murder. Not realizing what she's gotten herself into, Kitty decides to take up the challenge and find out who murdered the famous actress. Here starts the real fun. From trespassing to late auto-rides, to practically putting herself in the mouth of danger, Kitty battles it all. The novel becomes a page-turner when Kitty starts unfolding the mystery leading to the murder.
The references in the novel are any Literature student's dream. If you're someone who has a passion for the written word, you'd understand the analogies. There's a lot of shade being thrown at Lit students and being one myself, I couldn't stop laughing at the harsh reality. Take for instance,
Journalism has ensured I will never ever live in such places. If only I had Tiger Mother-ed my brain and done an MBA or some such....Not only does English Lit offer pathetic career choices, it also ensures total cock-blocking to wondrous real estate.
Kitty 's sense of humor is self-deprecating, she tries to hide behind a mask of sarcasm and wit and tries to escape situations much like the rest of us. Always relying on her best friends, the protagonist sees through life's trials and tribulations, stumbling but eventually rising up again. What Kitty Did is refreshing as it takes on a whole new perspective about what it's like stepping into "Adulthood".
August 28, 2017
I read all the Nancy Drew titles in the circulating library near my school. Every last one. After which I graduated to Sweet Valley High (and then University?) and, finally, the entire wall lined with Mills & Boons. By then, I was old enough; no need to sneak a peek at Mum’s latest! But of course by then it had lost its forbidden sheen.
My point is, in a room full of might-as-wells, Nancy Drew was first choice. Which conventionally-conditioned young girl doesn’t like moderately-dangerous capers (let’s be honest, it was maybe one notch above Scooby Doo) with a little romance scattered in here and there? What a cool girl. So, obviously, years later, while reading about What Kitty Did, I was reminded of young Nancy’s escapades. Only difference is I’m the cool girl now, and Kitty is this lamo accidental sleuth who at the end of the day just wants one thing and one thing only: a boyfriend.
To be quite honest I enjoyed reading the book — it was like eating popcorn between meals, only the kernels stayed stuck in my teeth for hours afterwards. Firstly the novel is based in Delhi, right? Which, couple of paragraphs about the old part really endeared to me, but come on what is this Devil Wears Prada shit? This friend slash roommate who used to be the slutty party girl but is now devoted to Jesus hence perennially ridiculed by everyone? This hot, aloof guy in very nice pants who sets up a picnic in a garden at night IN DELHI? Matlab, Alicia Silverstone-level cluelessness hai yeh? Speaking of, why is that the personality channeled by the protagonist? She’s the friggin detective, but every time she’s in danger (she mostly just keeps getting knocked out from behind) she’s rescued by one of the big strong men in her life.
See, I wouldn’t ordinarily try to dissect any form of chick-lit — -also I think that term is mildly offensive — but I got worked because the book has its genuine moments. Moments of human blunder and frailty, insightful takes on friendship and even some profound subtext; although this could be my perception and not entirely intentional. But it does. On more than one occasion it made me put the book down and ponder over the lines I had just read and their relevance to my life. That’s an achievement for anybody — to have someone relate to you in a deeply personal way. That’s why I’m pissed that the rest of the book is basically a mashup of desi + American tropes. It could’ve been so much more. 6/10.
My point is, in a room full of might-as-wells, Nancy Drew was first choice. Which conventionally-conditioned young girl doesn’t like moderately-dangerous capers (let’s be honest, it was maybe one notch above Scooby Doo) with a little romance scattered in here and there? What a cool girl. So, obviously, years later, while reading about What Kitty Did, I was reminded of young Nancy’s escapades. Only difference is I’m the cool girl now, and Kitty is this lamo accidental sleuth who at the end of the day just wants one thing and one thing only: a boyfriend.
To be quite honest I enjoyed reading the book — it was like eating popcorn between meals, only the kernels stayed stuck in my teeth for hours afterwards. Firstly the novel is based in Delhi, right? Which, couple of paragraphs about the old part really endeared to me, but come on what is this Devil Wears Prada shit? This friend slash roommate who used to be the slutty party girl but is now devoted to Jesus hence perennially ridiculed by everyone? This hot, aloof guy in very nice pants who sets up a picnic in a garden at night IN DELHI? Matlab, Alicia Silverstone-level cluelessness hai yeh? Speaking of, why is that the personality channeled by the protagonist? She’s the friggin detective, but every time she’s in danger (she mostly just keeps getting knocked out from behind) she’s rescued by one of the big strong men in her life.
See, I wouldn’t ordinarily try to dissect any form of chick-lit — -also I think that term is mildly offensive — but I got worked because the book has its genuine moments. Moments of human blunder and frailty, insightful takes on friendship and even some profound subtext; although this could be my perception and not entirely intentional. But it does. On more than one occasion it made me put the book down and ponder over the lines I had just read and their relevance to my life. That’s an achievement for anybody — to have someone relate to you in a deeply personal way. That’s why I’m pissed that the rest of the book is basically a mashup of desi + American tropes. It could’ve been so much more. 6/10.
September 1, 2017
When was the last time you read a book where you can relate with the protagonist ? Well, here is Trisha Bora’s “What Kitty Did?” that offers the readers into a fun filled ride and a session of delectable read. Congrats on the excellent debut book Trisha Bora.
The cover design of the book is to be lauded and praised as it very catchy and will be a prime eyecatcher to choose this book. A simple illustration with the right colors choosed to potray Kitty is an excellent idea. Kudos to the designer Saurabh Garge on his good cover design and the author, publication team for choosing this simple yet appealing design.
Getting into the nerve of the novel, it’s all about the protagonist Kitty aka Ketaki Roy, a millenial, twenty something year old. She is fresh out of her college with an English Lit to her crendentials working in a fashion magazine called Poise to make end meets. She is often branded irresponsible and below average at her work.She is assigned to work on a piece about late celebrity Roxanne Merchant, a yesteryear film actress and who is a wife of a powerful cultural attache. Kitty determined to unearth image of the murderer herself has to go through all kind of situations from late night auto rides to putting her life in the mouths of danger without thinking otherwise.
The writing is lucid and simple and doesn’t get into unwanted parallels which would have confused the readers, but the author like a seasoned writer takes cares of this.The plot and the characters are well defined making this particular book a page turner when Kitty makes the decision to unearth the image of the murderer associated with Roxy Merchant murder. The pun intended, witty and self depriciating Kitty may be the new protagonist that the readers really wanted for these times. She tries to avoid every other problem like the rest of us hiding behind a mark of sarcasm , believing her friends, stumbling down and getting up the next makes this character really likeable and also the book.
The author with her witty and imperfectionist protagonist has striven hard to give a delectable tale to be devoured without any hassles that come along with the book. Go, Sit and Enjoy the book. Trisha Bora didn’t disappoint and I will be eagerly waiting for her next book.
The cover design of the book is to be lauded and praised as it very catchy and will be a prime eyecatcher to choose this book. A simple illustration with the right colors choosed to potray Kitty is an excellent idea. Kudos to the designer Saurabh Garge on his good cover design and the author, publication team for choosing this simple yet appealing design.
Getting into the nerve of the novel, it’s all about the protagonist Kitty aka Ketaki Roy, a millenial, twenty something year old. She is fresh out of her college with an English Lit to her crendentials working in a fashion magazine called Poise to make end meets. She is often branded irresponsible and below average at her work.She is assigned to work on a piece about late celebrity Roxanne Merchant, a yesteryear film actress and who is a wife of a powerful cultural attache. Kitty determined to unearth image of the murderer herself has to go through all kind of situations from late night auto rides to putting her life in the mouths of danger without thinking otherwise.
The writing is lucid and simple and doesn’t get into unwanted parallels which would have confused the readers, but the author like a seasoned writer takes cares of this.The plot and the characters are well defined making this particular book a page turner when Kitty makes the decision to unearth the image of the murderer associated with Roxy Merchant murder. The pun intended, witty and self depriciating Kitty may be the new protagonist that the readers really wanted for these times. She tries to avoid every other problem like the rest of us hiding behind a mark of sarcasm , believing her friends, stumbling down and getting up the next makes this character really likeable and also the book.
The author with her witty and imperfectionist protagonist has striven hard to give a delectable tale to be devoured without any hassles that come along with the book. Go, Sit and Enjoy the book. Trisha Bora didn’t disappoint and I will be eagerly waiting for her next book.
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September 3, 2017
Kekati Roy aka kitty a journalist with the lifestyle magazine has her fair share of troubles to keep up with; her ex cheated on her, her sweet tooth cravings, alcohol indulgence and so on. To top it all she has a dominating mother who has found the free spirit very late in her life. Problems abound!!! Nothing seems to be working and then she is assigned the biggest story of her career so far, a profile on the death of celebrity Roxy Merchant. Reports accounted Heart attack as the culprit behind Mrs Merchant's death. As kitty begins to engrain in her biggest story, a sense of foul play began to unravelled.
To term this book as a murder mystery or a thriller would be wrong because it isn't. It's more like a hybrid of a thriller and a chick lit. The author has taken the liberty of intermixing the two different story forms to give an entertaining albeit unrefined outcome. I say this because well I was quarter way through the book and the murder wasn't even suspected yet and then after another quarter i.e half way through the book the story really picks up but otherwise our protagonist is busy being wasted or messing something up. The story delivers delivers on some fronts but disappiont on the rest.
Coming to the protagonist, a very strong character, quaint but then ordinary. I would have liked if the protagonist was outlined with more matured traits for eg a full blown investigative reporter or a serious journalist sort of thing, i felt that the story needed such a character.
The writing style, very chirps, intelligent and distinctive.It is the reason for the majority of the stars in the ratings. One thing that did bother me was the frequent usage of those heavy duty words, this is suppose to be an easy and quick read but those words weren't making it any easier. Having said that, I would add that the writing style is surprisingly very matured albeit a little unrefined. But then, I would be very much interested in the future endeavors of the author.
If you are in for quick and entertaining read, this is your book. With short and blunt poises, quirky dialogues and real fast story line it will keep you glued till the very end. A really brave effort from the author .
To term this book as a murder mystery or a thriller would be wrong because it isn't. It's more like a hybrid of a thriller and a chick lit. The author has taken the liberty of intermixing the two different story forms to give an entertaining albeit unrefined outcome. I say this because well I was quarter way through the book and the murder wasn't even suspected yet and then after another quarter i.e half way through the book the story really picks up but otherwise our protagonist is busy being wasted or messing something up. The story delivers delivers on some fronts but disappiont on the rest.
Coming to the protagonist, a very strong character, quaint but then ordinary. I would have liked if the protagonist was outlined with more matured traits for eg a full blown investigative reporter or a serious journalist sort of thing, i felt that the story needed such a character.
The writing style, very chirps, intelligent and distinctive.It is the reason for the majority of the stars in the ratings. One thing that did bother me was the frequent usage of those heavy duty words, this is suppose to be an easy and quick read but those words weren't making it any easier. Having said that, I would add that the writing style is surprisingly very matured albeit a little unrefined. But then, I would be very much interested in the future endeavors of the author.
If you are in for quick and entertaining read, this is your book. With short and blunt poises, quirky dialogues and real fast story line it will keep you glued till the very end. A really brave effort from the author .
August 31, 2017
I’m not a huge fan of the chick-lit genre, so I approached this book with trepidation. But it turned out to be a surprisingly entertaining read. What Kitty Did is a smart, well-written, modern, breezy novel about a young journalist in Delhi who works for a lifestyle magazine and mourns her “poverty” (remember that article on ‘urban poverty’ that created a lot of debate on social media a while ago? Kitty Roy could be its brand ambassador) while attending swish parties and swigging wine. Don’t get me wrong — none of this rings false, because several female journalist friends seem to have similar lifestyles. Trisha Bora, the author, has captured this milieu quite effectively, and her descriptions of people from Delhi’s "high society” are both funny, sharp and accurate. This is quite a novel of manners.
The protagonist, Kitty Roy, is a 20-something millennial and a fan of murder mysteries who stumbles into a murder mystery herself while researching an article about the death of a Delhi socialite and actress. The plot of the murder isn’t particularly robust, but Bora’s articulate prose and observational skills are absolutely on point, and before long you find yourself turning pages to find out whodunit. If anything, sometimes the protagonist’s thoughts and digressions into her own life (the book is written in first person) can be a little distracting, especially when you want to get on with the murder plot and want to know more about the murdered woman rather than the narrator, charming as she is.
In an age when popular fiction has come to mean badly written novels about mawkish lost loves and half relationships and self-help books-disguised-as-novels, it is refreshing to come across a novel about young Indians that is self-aware and entertaining, despite the occasional self-indulgence. Reading What Kitty Did will be a Sunday well-spent.
The protagonist, Kitty Roy, is a 20-something millennial and a fan of murder mysteries who stumbles into a murder mystery herself while researching an article about the death of a Delhi socialite and actress. The plot of the murder isn’t particularly robust, but Bora’s articulate prose and observational skills are absolutely on point, and before long you find yourself turning pages to find out whodunit. If anything, sometimes the protagonist’s thoughts and digressions into her own life (the book is written in first person) can be a little distracting, especially when you want to get on with the murder plot and want to know more about the murdered woman rather than the narrator, charming as she is.
In an age when popular fiction has come to mean badly written novels about mawkish lost loves and half relationships and self-help books-disguised-as-novels, it is refreshing to come across a novel about young Indians that is self-aware and entertaining, despite the occasional self-indulgence. Reading What Kitty Did will be a Sunday well-spent.
February 22, 2024
1. An enjoyable read. Hilarious characters, easy and quick reading, and filled with stories of baked goods.
2. Lazy writing. The beginning is littered with obvious Harry Potter references, and there isn't enough attention to detail when it comes to grammar. Irritating, if you're a regular reader.
3. Too much narrative summary about unnecessary things. Gets boring. But, easy to get past. Just flip the page and get into the action.
Here's what baffles me, though. Why did these things have to happen?
1. Kitty's Dad's Alzheimer's scare and then him going missing, and Kabir magically being the only one with a functioning brain to find him. It was absolutely ridiculous. None of her Dad's fellow faculty members could have figured out that the National Museum has the archive of documents he'll have gone in search of? It just HAD to be tall and gorgeous Kabir to find him?
2. On that note, Kabir and his existence in general. What's wrong with a not-so-tall, not-so-stuck-up guy who has actually heard of popular rock bands and children's books? Really, would someone as in touch with pop culture as Kitty fall for someone as snobbish as Kabir? But, fine. I'm willing to let that one go. Love happens to the worst of us.
3. Kitty's Mom putting hash in her very first catering order. Who in their right mind would do that to ANY food they see lying around, regardless of if they knew where it's going or not? That was an incredibly idiotic scene to put in and ultimately has no overall effect except that Mrs. Pandit liked the food. It takes away the reader's experience of finding out if people outside of Kitty's circle actually respond well to her baking or not. What if Mrs. Pandit doesn't like the second order that will definitely not have any hash in it?
4. Why was Scum given such poor texting skills in terms of how he wrote? The reader is clearly supposed to favour Kabir. It's the equivalent of casting Liam Hemsworth as Gale and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta in THG movies.
2. Lazy writing. The beginning is littered with obvious Harry Potter references, and there isn't enough attention to detail when it comes to grammar. Irritating, if you're a regular reader.
3. Too much narrative summary about unnecessary things. Gets boring. But, easy to get past. Just flip the page and get into the action.
Here's what baffles me, though. Why did these things have to happen?
1. Kitty's Dad's Alzheimer's scare and then him going missing, and Kabir magically being the only one with a functioning brain to find him. It was absolutely ridiculous. None of her Dad's fellow faculty members could have figured out that the National Museum has the archive of documents he'll have gone in search of? It just HAD to be tall and gorgeous Kabir to find him?
2. On that note, Kabir and his existence in general. What's wrong with a not-so-tall, not-so-stuck-up guy who has actually heard of popular rock bands and children's books? Really, would someone as in touch with pop culture as Kitty fall for someone as snobbish as Kabir? But, fine. I'm willing to let that one go. Love happens to the worst of us.
3. Kitty's Mom putting hash in her very first catering order. Who in their right mind would do that to ANY food they see lying around, regardless of if they knew where it's going or not? That was an incredibly idiotic scene to put in and ultimately has no overall effect except that Mrs. Pandit liked the food. It takes away the reader's experience of finding out if people outside of Kitty's circle actually respond well to her baking or not. What if Mrs. Pandit doesn't like the second order that will definitely not have any hash in it?
4. Why was Scum given such poor texting skills in terms of how he wrote? The reader is clearly supposed to favour Kabir. It's the equivalent of casting Liam Hemsworth as Gale and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta in THG movies.
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August 27, 2017
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The writing is from Kitty’s point of view. The author has ensured that the voice of Kitty is the one of a young urban professional. The writing is simple which makes the book an easy comfort read. The plot of the story is good but it wavers with a lot of mini plots in between which at times distract the reader. Characterisation is where the author has done a good job as though the novel has many characters each gets enough space such that you are able to relate to them. Further, the novel has traits similar to many chick lit novels. Yet the author has done a great job in capturing the humor quotient. There were many moments in the novels where I was laughing out loud.
What Kitty did follows the story of Kitty Roy, an English literature graduate trying to make her way in the world of journalism. Kitty struggles with a salary that at times makes taking an Uber a luxury. Amidst drinks with friends and a love for baking cakes and making silly mistakes, Kitty has a pretty normal life. Then one day Kitty gets to write an article on Roxy Merchant, a celebrity wife of a diplomat who died recently of a cardiac arrest. What starts as a simple article takes Kitty on a journey where there are deceit and danger looming large with a possible murderer on the loose. Will Kitty be able to solve this mystery of Roxy Merchant death whilst trying to manage her love life? Will her love for baking help Kitty to start something of her own?
The writing is from Kitty’s point of view. The author has ensured that the voice of Kitty is the one of a young urban professional. The writing is simple which makes the book an easy comfort read. The plot of the story is good but it wavers with a lot of mini plots in between which at times distract the reader. Characterisation is where the author has done a good job as though the novel has many characters each gets enough space such that you are able to relate to them. Further, the novel has traits similar to many chick lit novels. Yet the author has done a great job in capturing the humor quotient. There were many moments in the novels where I was laughing out loud.
What Kitty did follows the story of Kitty Roy, an English literature graduate trying to make her way in the world of journalism. Kitty struggles with a salary that at times makes taking an Uber a luxury. Amidst drinks with friends and a love for baking cakes and making silly mistakes, Kitty has a pretty normal life. Then one day Kitty gets to write an article on Roxy Merchant, a celebrity wife of a diplomat who died recently of a cardiac arrest. What starts as a simple article takes Kitty on a journey where there are deceit and danger looming large with a possible murderer on the loose. Will Kitty be able to solve this mystery of Roxy Merchant death whilst trying to manage her love life? Will her love for baking help Kitty to start something of her own?
September 4, 2017
Critics describe the book as ‘contemporary, witty, sharp, clever and ridiculously relatable’. Does it live up to the expectation?
Hell yea.
This funny and witty piece of fiction has been written by Trisha Bora, who weaves the strings of sarcasm, gluttony, bleak love life, under-paying job and mismanage hair in the life of Kitty Roy.
You’d half expect the story to be about a stuck-up rich-ish Delhi girl who is trying to make it on her own whilst trying to deal with her love life and her job. Well, this story is something on those lines. But, with a dash of drama and suspense.
With the mysterious death of a diplomat’s celebrity wife, Roxy Merchant, Kitty’s boss gives her a chance to write a profile piece of this with a hint of promotion. Working on this profile piece leads her to discover that this was not just a ‘mysterious death’. As she works on her article, she discovers the ‘truth behind this mysterious death’.
The story will take you to the nooks and crannies of Delhi. The author’s words have the power to teleport you to the city. Her choice of words will make you a part of the story. I bet you’d want to visit the gaaliyas of Delhi to try those delectable kebabs while being able to listen to the evening azaan faintly.
The book is definitely a page turner. Might I say, a perfect read for a long weekend. Once you pick the book up, Kitty, the fictional character becomes a part of your life. And you’d really want to unravel about what Kitty did.
Hell yea.
This funny and witty piece of fiction has been written by Trisha Bora, who weaves the strings of sarcasm, gluttony, bleak love life, under-paying job and mismanage hair in the life of Kitty Roy.
You’d half expect the story to be about a stuck-up rich-ish Delhi girl who is trying to make it on her own whilst trying to deal with her love life and her job. Well, this story is something on those lines. But, with a dash of drama and suspense.
With the mysterious death of a diplomat’s celebrity wife, Roxy Merchant, Kitty’s boss gives her a chance to write a profile piece of this with a hint of promotion. Working on this profile piece leads her to discover that this was not just a ‘mysterious death’. As she works on her article, she discovers the ‘truth behind this mysterious death’.
The story will take you to the nooks and crannies of Delhi. The author’s words have the power to teleport you to the city. Her choice of words will make you a part of the story. I bet you’d want to visit the gaaliyas of Delhi to try those delectable kebabs while being able to listen to the evening azaan faintly.
The book is definitely a page turner. Might I say, a perfect read for a long weekend. Once you pick the book up, Kitty, the fictional character becomes a part of your life. And you’d really want to unravel about what Kitty did.
September 9, 2017
I am reading a book after what seems like ages, and I'm glad I picked up this one. Thank you Vivek and Flipkart for shortlisting me for reviewing this book.
The story revolves around Ketaki Roy, aka Kitty to her close friends and family. Working as a journalist for a fashion magazine, at times Kitty feels like she's a misfit. However, she is handed to cover the life of a high profile yesteryear actress and socialite, Roxanne Merchant, which ultimately leads her into a web of the murky lives of big shots. At the same time, an incident helps her realise her true interest: baking and spreading the sweetness with the world. How she unravels the real cause behind Roxy Merchant's death is what the crux of the story is.
Firstly, this is one really great weekend read, filled with rib tickling lines and funny innuendos. Trisha Bora does a fine job with the narration, sticking to the storyline, at the same time digressing when it is required. For example, she talks about the city of Delhi - where the story is based - quite well; where a non-Delhiite like me could relate and understand. All in all, this book is very in-sync with today's generation and most parts are quite relatable.
If you feel like you need an entertaining read, go for this.
The story revolves around Ketaki Roy, aka Kitty to her close friends and family. Working as a journalist for a fashion magazine, at times Kitty feels like she's a misfit. However, she is handed to cover the life of a high profile yesteryear actress and socialite, Roxanne Merchant, which ultimately leads her into a web of the murky lives of big shots. At the same time, an incident helps her realise her true interest: baking and spreading the sweetness with the world. How she unravels the real cause behind Roxy Merchant's death is what the crux of the story is.
Firstly, this is one really great weekend read, filled with rib tickling lines and funny innuendos. Trisha Bora does a fine job with the narration, sticking to the storyline, at the same time digressing when it is required. For example, she talks about the city of Delhi - where the story is based - quite well; where a non-Delhiite like me could relate and understand. All in all, this book is very in-sync with today's generation and most parts are quite relatable.
If you feel like you need an entertaining read, go for this.
September 4, 2017
What Kitty Did is debut novel by Trisha Bora, who has been into publishing industry for sometime.
This book tries to be mix of chik lit and murder mystery and succeeds to some extent.
It's about a young journalist with a messy life and how she keeps falling into troubles. It's about her friend circle, her love life.
The twist of the tale comes when she goes to take interviews of relatives of an actress who died recently for memory section of the magazine she works for. Here she comes to know that the actress might not have dies naturally and it's probably a murder. Then the story becomes a mix of her personal story and solving the murder mystery.
Writing style is witty, humorous. Some lough out loud moments. But my problem is that the book takes time to pick up. For long time it's description of her messy life and her problems and the story doesn't move much. It's halfway that the story starts moving.
Also, had the book been shorter and crisper, it would have been more interesting.
But over all a good debut book.
This book tries to be mix of chik lit and murder mystery and succeeds to some extent.
It's about a young journalist with a messy life and how she keeps falling into troubles. It's about her friend circle, her love life.
The twist of the tale comes when she goes to take interviews of relatives of an actress who died recently for memory section of the magazine she works for. Here she comes to know that the actress might not have dies naturally and it's probably a murder. Then the story becomes a mix of her personal story and solving the murder mystery.
Writing style is witty, humorous. Some lough out loud moments. But my problem is that the book takes time to pick up. For long time it's description of her messy life and her problems and the story doesn't move much. It's halfway that the story starts moving.
Also, had the book been shorter and crisper, it would have been more interesting.
But over all a good debut book.
August 25, 2017
What Kitty Did by Trisha Bora is a fun Delhi based self-discovery meets thriller meets rom-com all rolled into one. The book is divided into 5 chapters. It starts off rather bleak with the entire first chapter (the longest I believe) being totals dedicated to making you like Kitty and swinging between self discovery to rom-com. While the stage is set for you to like her, a lot of her comes across as plain irresponsible and spoilt brat. The second part is where the thriller sets base and the book starts taking a life of its own. While I wasn't exactly expecting a Sherlock, the thriller is wrapped up over the next chapters at an ad-hoc pace. Certain unnecessary situations have way too much space while the climax seems a bit hurried (and might I add too unreal). I have a big problem with the romantic track. It's hardly there!! It's a fast paced weekend guilty read. The language and wit is quite engaging overall. Good one time read :)
October 28, 2017
When I had first heard of the book title, I thought that the title is obviously a nod to What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge. Sure enough author quotes from What Katy Did in the book. This is obviously a point in favor of the book. I can’t imagine anyone who read what Katy Did while growing up not to like it.
Kitty is a clichéd heroine of those romcoms we read and watch: clumsy, make fool of themselves when drunk, with shit job and clichéd shit life with a ‘scum’ ex and dysfunctional family. However, as a blessing, she does have two things: she is a fantastic baker and has three good even if eccentric friends who hang out together through thick and thin. Her job takes her to an opportunity where she gets to write a piece about recently demised celebrity actress, called Roxanne Merchant. :eye roll:
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Kitty is a clichéd heroine of those romcoms we read and watch: clumsy, make fool of themselves when drunk, with shit job and clichéd shit life with a ‘scum’ ex and dysfunctional family. However, as a blessing, she does have two things: she is a fantastic baker and has three good even if eccentric friends who hang out together through thick and thin. Her job takes her to an opportunity where she gets to write a piece about recently demised celebrity actress, called Roxanne Merchant. :eye roll:
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September 4, 2017
What Kitty Did is a debut novel by Trisha Bora. It is a full on chic lit book.
It is about a young journalist named Kitty who’s life is a mess with a fair share of troubles. Problems galore and when nothing seems to be working, she gets assigned the biggest story of her career so far. A death of a celebrity who Kitty thinks is a murder and not a natural death.
The characters are superb and they make the book come alive to the reader. They also add the necessary spice making the book a compelling read.
The climax of the book is simple, nothing that will surprise you but at the same time, it gives a befitting end to Kitty’s story. The book also takes it time to warm up. It is only in the second half that it livens up. The author has also dragged the story as it could have been a lot shorter.
That being stated, overall, What Kitty Did is a great entertainer and therefore I recommend it only to those who enjoy chic lits.
It is about a young journalist named Kitty who’s life is a mess with a fair share of troubles. Problems galore and when nothing seems to be working, she gets assigned the biggest story of her career so far. A death of a celebrity who Kitty thinks is a murder and not a natural death.
The characters are superb and they make the book come alive to the reader. They also add the necessary spice making the book a compelling read.
The climax of the book is simple, nothing that will surprise you but at the same time, it gives a befitting end to Kitty’s story. The book also takes it time to warm up. It is only in the second half that it livens up. The author has also dragged the story as it could have been a lot shorter.
That being stated, overall, What Kitty Did is a great entertainer and therefore I recommend it only to those who enjoy chic lits.
August 30, 2017
The central character of this book nick named Kitty (Ketaki Roy) has a roller coaster of a life as a journalist. You get a peek into her life during the course of her covering an incident about a death of a movie star. That forms the part of the story because what Kitty thinks it to be a small assignment that will have an impact on her promotion and money part later seems to be different than she thought. In between you have flings, romances and everything peppered in.
The author has a style of her own and the best part she does is get funny with her own antics and making us laugh in the process. Its Delhi all the way and if you have been in Delhi you would know how to empathise with what she says about Dilli.
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The author has a style of her own and the best part she does is get funny with her own antics and making us laugh in the process. Its Delhi all the way and if you have been in Delhi you would know how to empathise with what she says about Dilli.
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June 5, 2019
I picked this book up because I was itching to read a book set in Delhi. I needed a little bit of nostalgia for a city I love. This book gave me that but little else.
The characters are annoying, the love story is stale and too easy, the murder mystery is contrived and complicated and the overall effect is pure boring.
There are too many plots in one books and none of them are airtight. There is no soul to the novel and none of the characters display any realistic emotions. I did not find it relatable in any aspect. It comes across as a fantasy story of a life that seems too ideal to be true.
It's a holiday read at best, I'd recommend it if you want something mindless to occupy your time. Although I think there are better options even for that.
The characters are annoying, the love story is stale and too easy, the murder mystery is contrived and complicated and the overall effect is pure boring.
There are too many plots in one books and none of them are airtight. There is no soul to the novel and none of the characters display any realistic emotions. I did not find it relatable in any aspect. It comes across as a fantasy story of a life that seems too ideal to be true.
It's a holiday read at best, I'd recommend it if you want something mindless to occupy your time. Although I think there are better options even for that.
August 19, 2017
Witty and rather enjoyable, Kitty is a delight to read. What started as something I assumed would be the staple girl-rediscovering-herself-through-a-series-of-crappy-things-happening-to-her tale quickly took a turn and became a fun thriller. It made the usually snooze-y plane ride so much more enjoyable. I had planned to spend two hours napping but I couldn't put this down until my co-passenger started poking things at me to get to his hand baggage because the plane door had been open for FIVE minutes already! With an added serving of delicious dessert details and a bonus recipe, Trisha has baked a delight indeed!
October 16, 2017
The story revolves around Kitty Roy, a writer for a fashion magazine.She is a walking disaster in her everyday life but lands with the job of writing the cover story on a recently deceased actress. As she starts working on the assignment, she discovers there is more to the death of the actress which might not be a simple case of heart attack after all.
It's set in Delhi and I enjoyed the Delhi description very much since I just came back from a trip to india. Although the storyline is not original, the writing style is quite authentic. These days, I enjoy reading about protagonist who are not perfect.
It's set in Delhi and I enjoyed the Delhi description very much since I just came back from a trip to india. Although the storyline is not original, the writing style is quite authentic. These days, I enjoy reading about protagonist who are not perfect.
August 30, 2017
This story would have been an interesting read, if it was crisp with one main plot (murder mystery) and 1-2 subplots. But sadly, the first half was so dragging that the interest withered away. 50-60 pages less, this would have either been an intriguing murder mystery or a girl-figuring-out-her-life kind of a plot. For a 300 pager, there are too many subplots and too many characters - Kitty’s friends, friends’ fiancees, colleagues, family, 7-8 characters related to the murder mystery. Not my kind of a fiction novel.
August 31, 2017
A good, funny story and its characters but little jumbled up, only if the story was weaved in a little better way it could have been the best. No sauce until you reach 100th page or so, but this kind of story can be used and made in to a movie with little editing. Kitty is strong and is the protagonist, is funny and charming, would wanna have some cake she makes :)
I loved the ending but not how it ended, in a hurry. Would love to see it developed in a movie for sure.
I loved the ending but not how it ended, in a hurry. Would love to see it developed in a movie for sure.
August 31, 2017
Ketaki aka Kitty roy's life is chaotic, confusing, one that gives missed signals - just like any of us millennials'. What Kitty did is a fun, light read and you understand or empathise with the characters, situations or lingo used because it's what you have done or seen or the way you talk. I found the book to be disconnected in a few plot jumps or page flips, but the overall humour, emotions and story made up for it. A nice chic-flick for a weekend in, as Pooja Dhingra suggests. :)
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