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Dissected
Medicine brings forth images of dour, grave looking faces with heads buried in thick books. Naah….not at Dale. Set in an era much before hyper-connectivity made us social recluses, this is a hilarious take on the lives of fifty teenagers. Walk with them as they face the challenges of a treacherous first term at a medical school in Damsar, through the landmines of the anatomy hall, the eccentric physiological concepts and the endless biochemistry cycles that most did not give a damn for; well nearly most. This is a saga of how the class survived the adventure of a bus trip with a sloshed driver, the dressing down by teachers, the quirks of their own characters and still found time to shake a leg or two. Find out if Podgy and Palak will be together right till the end? Will Lego find his balance and Joy his joy? Will Tazo survive his class? Will people keep falling off the South Pole? Rohan needs this answer, desperately!
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Published December 17, 2018
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December 22, 2018
One word title, a funny looking guy with a skeleton & blue background, that was all I got while windowshopping this book. Later on, reader-universe gave me positive vibes through their positive reviews. So I went back to book page & checked available reviews. And "Tada" I knew I have to read it. So here we are discussing or dissecting the book & its likable parts with our readers.
Don't worry the book is not nonfiction. The story is a humorous fiction picturized around medical college & its first-year entrants. The story goes like as good & humourous like any of our college life. A geeky guy, an introvert guy, a couple (yet to be) and few more characters. The difference is the environment, mine was engineering, here it was medical college. So the life of our protagonist was more miserable. I don't want to share their adventure. Read the book to know more.
No matter in which stream or college you have studied, you would be able to relate it with the book. Because apart from medical student life, characters also belong to young college going, crowd. So life at that stage is always memorable.
Good points about the book
1. Simple language usage
2. Straight to the point narration style
3. Witty, humorous dialogs. Specially Tazo inner voice
4. Relatable to life
5. Nice illustration & title of each chapter
6. Short in content. Can be finished in 1-2 sittings
In short, fun-filled witty companion for a train or plane journey.
Detailed Review Follow Shortly - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2018/...
Don't worry the book is not nonfiction. The story is a humorous fiction picturized around medical college & its first-year entrants. The story goes like as good & humourous like any of our college life. A geeky guy, an introvert guy, a couple (yet to be) and few more characters. The difference is the environment, mine was engineering, here it was medical college. So the life of our protagonist was more miserable. I don't want to share their adventure. Read the book to know more.
No matter in which stream or college you have studied, you would be able to relate it with the book. Because apart from medical student life, characters also belong to young college going, crowd. So life at that stage is always memorable.
Good points about the book
1. Simple language usage
2. Straight to the point narration style
3. Witty, humorous dialogs. Specially Tazo inner voice
4. Relatable to life
5. Nice illustration & title of each chapter
6. Short in content. Can be finished in 1-2 sittings
In short, fun-filled witty companion for a train or plane journey.
Detailed Review Follow Shortly - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2018/...
January 3, 2019
Dissected by Naveen Kakkar is a hilarious Young Adult Medical fiction. It is a story of a group of Medical students, who comes from all walks of life. I got to meet and experience the lives of contrasting personalities of medical students co-exist with each other.
The author did a fine job of penning various characters. Especially Tazo, whose inner monologue had me entertained and in stitches, the whole time I read the book. And the narration is smooth and full of satire, humor, and sarcasm. The fact that I was laughing most of the time while reading the book says it all.
At some parts, the story loses its grip but the very next moment it holds you tight. A little more exploring of the characters and it could have been a five star read.
A short read with full on entertainment value it was. I finished it in just 3 hours. A perfect read for people who love reading funny and light read…
The author did a fine job of penning various characters. Especially Tazo, whose inner monologue had me entertained and in stitches, the whole time I read the book. And the narration is smooth and full of satire, humor, and sarcasm. The fact that I was laughing most of the time while reading the book says it all.
At some parts, the story loses its grip but the very next moment it holds you tight. A little more exploring of the characters and it could have been a five star read.
A short read with full on entertainment value it was. I finished it in just 3 hours. A perfect read for people who love reading funny and light read…
April 16, 2019
Book Title: Dissected
Author: Naveen Kakkar
Format: Paperback
Book Title:
The title of the book ‘ Dissected ‘ is different and intriguing.
Book Cover:
The cover of the book is a digital image of a professor/teacher holding the skeleton and conversing with it loudly or shouting on it. Definitely, the cover page looks crazy and funny.
Plot:
Study of medicine brings a kind of seriousness in all of us. The course and the profession are nearly tough to handle. The human anatomy, dissection, and other terms will definitely give chills to the normal person and sometimes to the medicos as well.
The story is about the medicos and their study life. The unusual characters of this hilarious story will chuckle you and tickles your brain until you finish it off. The daily routine of a medical college and classes are depicted in a very impressing manner. Various characters and their conversations will leave you with a feeling of joy and happiness. How the students survived their first year and landed in the next year with full grace and energy is explained in a fantastic manner. All the guys during their journey have gone through the adventures, fun, craziness and what not?
The characters like Podgy, Palak, Lego, Joy, Tazo, Rohan will entertain the readers with their conversations.
What happens in their life and will they survive their college life? What critical events took place in their life? Well read this fantastic book ‘Dissected’ by Naveen Kakkar
What I like:
The story and the plot are hilariously written and the story will grasp the mind of readers.
What I didn’t like:
In particular, there are no negative points. The plot and story are enjoyable. The narration could have been more enthusiastic and lively.
Characters:
Characters are good and the author has done justice to all the characters.
Narration:
The narration of the entire story is good and can be done in an excellent way.
Language & Grammar:
A clear language with neat and uncomplicated grammar is used in the book
My Final Verdict:
A nice and well-composed story with a fantastic plot and realistic characters. A good book which is apt for all ages
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
Author: Naveen Kakkar
Format: Paperback
Book Title:
The title of the book ‘ Dissected ‘ is different and intriguing.
Book Cover:
The cover of the book is a digital image of a professor/teacher holding the skeleton and conversing with it loudly or shouting on it. Definitely, the cover page looks crazy and funny.
Plot:
Study of medicine brings a kind of seriousness in all of us. The course and the profession are nearly tough to handle. The human anatomy, dissection, and other terms will definitely give chills to the normal person and sometimes to the medicos as well.
The story is about the medicos and their study life. The unusual characters of this hilarious story will chuckle you and tickles your brain until you finish it off. The daily routine of a medical college and classes are depicted in a very impressing manner. Various characters and their conversations will leave you with a feeling of joy and happiness. How the students survived their first year and landed in the next year with full grace and energy is explained in a fantastic manner. All the guys during their journey have gone through the adventures, fun, craziness and what not?
The characters like Podgy, Palak, Lego, Joy, Tazo, Rohan will entertain the readers with their conversations.
What happens in their life and will they survive their college life? What critical events took place in their life? Well read this fantastic book ‘Dissected’ by Naveen Kakkar
What I like:
The story and the plot are hilariously written and the story will grasp the mind of readers.
What I didn’t like:
In particular, there are no negative points. The plot and story are enjoyable. The narration could have been more enthusiastic and lively.
Characters:
Characters are good and the author has done justice to all the characters.
Narration:
The narration of the entire story is good and can be done in an excellent way.
Language & Grammar:
A clear language with neat and uncomplicated grammar is used in the book
My Final Verdict:
A nice and well-composed story with a fantastic plot and realistic characters. A good book which is apt for all ages
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
December 13, 2018
Life of students in Medical Colleges has been subject of curiosity for all other students. They keep on wondering how their practicals would be, how will they deal with anatomy, will they get time for the nitty gritties of the college life-the questions go on. Naveen Kumar, through his book "Dissected", dissects the life of medical students.
The book is collection of anecdotes of various aspects of college life. The term Progressive Medical Education is unknown for majority of the laymen and hence the topic incites the interest of the readers as to how the students set out to different locations to directly deal with the pulse of common men. The book tells the readers that hostel life is the same irrespective of the stream of education you choose. The first introduction to the anatomy hall is equally eerie and hilarious. Needless to say, there are a few romantic connections in the college but they remain in the background.
Characters are the most unique point in the book; Especially their name. The names Slick, Taxo, Podgy etc leaves the readers wonder if the college is indeed in India or the names were selected for some hidden reason. The style of narration is the USP of the book. Author has portrayed each instance in a quirky manner. Humour in the book is effortless and hence attractive.
Despite being a fiction, lack of a proper story line gives the impression of a memoir, which, to a great extent is true as the author himself is a doctor and as a student he would have had similar experiences. The same makes the book even more appealing
The book is collection of anecdotes of various aspects of college life. The term Progressive Medical Education is unknown for majority of the laymen and hence the topic incites the interest of the readers as to how the students set out to different locations to directly deal with the pulse of common men. The book tells the readers that hostel life is the same irrespective of the stream of education you choose. The first introduction to the anatomy hall is equally eerie and hilarious. Needless to say, there are a few romantic connections in the college but they remain in the background.
Characters are the most unique point in the book; Especially their name. The names Slick, Taxo, Podgy etc leaves the readers wonder if the college is indeed in India or the names were selected for some hidden reason. The style of narration is the USP of the book. Author has portrayed each instance in a quirky manner. Humour in the book is effortless and hence attractive.
Despite being a fiction, lack of a proper story line gives the impression of a memoir, which, to a great extent is true as the author himself is a doctor and as a student he would have had similar experiences. The same makes the book even more appealing
February 13, 2019
My rating would be like 3.2 stars.
Detailed review coming soon.
Detailed review coming soon.
November 29, 2018
[Detailed book review at: https://thinkerviews.com/books/englis...]
The cover page of the book "Dissected" is very intriguing. So when we were approached with the book details we wasted no time in picking it up in reading and review the same. While the book is provided by the author, the review is genuine and unbiased as always.
The book tells us story of a group of medical students since their first day in the college to their D'Day :).
In the course of events, we meet Tazo, Podgy, Palak, Martin, Jas, Joy, Lego, Flames, and others while reading the book. The group contains almost all the types of youngsters we see all around us. Some of them are extrovert and flirty while some are introvert and studious. Some of them are fat and some are lean,... And the list can go on.
Actually, this diversity makes them unique in a sense and is a good reason for them getting along fine.
Probably it is the first time (as far as I know) there is a book where the canvas of events is set up in a medical college and the lives of the students there are explored. So the book is unique in that way. The author, Dr. Naveen Kakkar, himself is a professor in a medical college and almost everything he mentioned in the book is something he experienced or witnessed or knew about.
Various chapters of the book are really good, for example, the "introductory chapter" and the "old age home visit". I don't advocate for chapters exploring adulteries and raging, but they are the realities and the way the author try infusing humor into the same may appeal some of the readers.
The author deals in effectively with the psyche of the youngsters who just came out from the protected environment of their respective homes and trying to cop-up with the world exposed in front of them. The author is good at describing scenes. The first chapter itself has some fantastic lines. Eg:
A lone half rusted lamp angled forward as if trying to see what was beneath.
Here is an example where the author is telling that a specific character is crying:
Sentiments welled up inside and came out through the gap between her eyelids.
Quite a "medical" way to explore sentiments :)
The following lines are not only a satirical humor, but they also represent the caged mentality, and actually, that is what a satire is!
Sharmaji knew how to hit the bull’s eye. The ego tickled, one would hurriedly drop the book by the Indian author and flick through the pages of the big fat book written by foreign authors.
I have mixed feelings for the book. Some of the parts of the book are really good, the humor and satire through the wordplay are something not to be missed. It can be a travel companion. Everyone has their favorite genre or type of writing which amuses him/her, so the choices are individual.
I would give it 7 out of 10 stars. The same is rounded off above.
The cover page of the book "Dissected" is very intriguing. So when we were approached with the book details we wasted no time in picking it up in reading and review the same. While the book is provided by the author, the review is genuine and unbiased as always.
The book tells us story of a group of medical students since their first day in the college to their D'Day :).
In the course of events, we meet Tazo, Podgy, Palak, Martin, Jas, Joy, Lego, Flames, and others while reading the book. The group contains almost all the types of youngsters we see all around us. Some of them are extrovert and flirty while some are introvert and studious. Some of them are fat and some are lean,... And the list can go on.
Actually, this diversity makes them unique in a sense and is a good reason for them getting along fine.
Probably it is the first time (as far as I know) there is a book where the canvas of events is set up in a medical college and the lives of the students there are explored. So the book is unique in that way. The author, Dr. Naveen Kakkar, himself is a professor in a medical college and almost everything he mentioned in the book is something he experienced or witnessed or knew about.
Various chapters of the book are really good, for example, the "introductory chapter" and the "old age home visit". I don't advocate for chapters exploring adulteries and raging, but they are the realities and the way the author try infusing humor into the same may appeal some of the readers.
The author deals in effectively with the psyche of the youngsters who just came out from the protected environment of their respective homes and trying to cop-up with the world exposed in front of them. The author is good at describing scenes. The first chapter itself has some fantastic lines. Eg:
A lone half rusted lamp angled forward as if trying to see what was beneath.
Here is an example where the author is telling that a specific character is crying:
Sentiments welled up inside and came out through the gap between her eyelids.
Quite a "medical" way to explore sentiments :)
The following lines are not only a satirical humor, but they also represent the caged mentality, and actually, that is what a satire is!
Sharmaji knew how to hit the bull’s eye. The ego tickled, one would hurriedly drop the book by the Indian author and flick through the pages of the big fat book written by foreign authors.
I have mixed feelings for the book. Some of the parts of the book are really good, the humor and satire through the wordplay are something not to be missed. It can be a travel companion. Everyone has their favorite genre or type of writing which amuses him/her, so the choices are individual.
I would give it 7 out of 10 stars. The same is rounded off above.
December 20, 2018
Student Life is something fun and stressful at the same time. And it’s a whole different experience for the medical students. I’ve friends from that environment and I could totally see them in it.
The book is short and completes so quick. I likewise became more acquainted with progressively about how the clinical postings went. It draws out the mental profundity of each character that has been written in it. Furthermore, I didn’t anticipate it, however I can at present could associate with the characters relating whatever they were experiencing. Furthermore, I trust that a large portion of the readers would have the capacity to do as such as well.
Before I dig further, the cover and name of the book got me intrigued into it when I saw them. It is irregular, yet associated by such a large number of strings of shared trait. You will be helped to remember your inn and school life. I would have wanted to see a story investigating these characters’ history and what’s to come. Not to overlook, much the same as the cover, the book was loaded up with funniness at each real turn. That keeps you snared to it till the simple end.
The book is short and completes so quick. I likewise became more acquainted with progressively about how the clinical postings went. It draws out the mental profundity of each character that has been written in it. Furthermore, I didn’t anticipate it, however I can at present could associate with the characters relating whatever they were experiencing. Furthermore, I trust that a large portion of the readers would have the capacity to do as such as well.
Before I dig further, the cover and name of the book got me intrigued into it when I saw them. It is irregular, yet associated by such a large number of strings of shared trait. You will be helped to remember your inn and school life. I would have wanted to see a story investigating these characters’ history and what’s to come. Not to overlook, much the same as the cover, the book was loaded up with funniness at each real turn. That keeps you snared to it till the simple end.
November 21, 2018
The last book that I read based on college life was IIT Five Point by Chetan Bhagat. Since then I mainly read adventure and war-fiction, however, since a couple of months I was too much pressed by heaviness of heavy literature, hence I decided to go for some light read that can connect me to my golden days, when I used to be a carefree biker, I mean college days. Upon some recommendations, I picked up this book and found it worth of my time that I invested in reading. This book sounded great to me because it shows us the lives of medicos in college, hostel, in their practical exams and so on. Otherwise people read college stories often have access limited to IIT, engineering or MBA colleges. Medical colleges are rarely seen in the backdrops.
The book is short and divided into many chapters, and each chapter tells a different experience and above all, all the characters in the book sound equivalent. There is no fixed character or set storyline or plot...but the book is more of an experience for all of us. Worth reading and I would recommend to all my friends who have passed their golden era.
The book is short and divided into many chapters, and each chapter tells a different experience and above all, all the characters in the book sound equivalent. There is no fixed character or set storyline or plot...but the book is more of an experience for all of us. Worth reading and I would recommend to all my friends who have passed their golden era.
November 28, 2018
Medicine is a profession that is dreaded by parents and students alike. Jokes regarding the profession are doing rounds on social media and instant messaging apps.Common notion regarding medical students is that they are programmed human robots who are constantly surrounded with gigantic volumes of their curricular books. This novel is an attempt to dispel that myth.
Tazo arrives in a medical college in Damsar, with dreams and aspirations in his eyes. What he doesn't know is that he will be surrounded by a mêlée of quirky characters that would make his life easy or a burden to bear for the next five years?
Podgy thanks his father for forcing him to take up medicine everytime he gets to spend time with Palak. Rohan is the quintessential blue eyed boy attracting attention from the opposite sex. Joy is anything but true to his name. Meghna is an epitome of kindness and believes in donating her new clothes to charity just to see the 'smile on their faces'. Lego has a tough time speaking his mind out owing to his broken English.
How do these contrasting personalities co-exist in the giant imposing structure of Dale medical college?
The story is dripped with humour and sarcasm. Tazo, though portrayed to be quiet and shy, his inner monologue made me clutch my stomach in laughter. The language is sophisticated and polished. The astute descriptions materialised the scene in front of your eyes.
The characters are not well fleshed out as they should be in a full fledged novel. More convincing back stories could have been woven to make their existence felt.
Tazo arrives in a medical college in Damsar, with dreams and aspirations in his eyes. What he doesn't know is that he will be surrounded by a mêlée of quirky characters that would make his life easy or a burden to bear for the next five years?
Podgy thanks his father for forcing him to take up medicine everytime he gets to spend time with Palak. Rohan is the quintessential blue eyed boy attracting attention from the opposite sex. Joy is anything but true to his name. Meghna is an epitome of kindness and believes in donating her new clothes to charity just to see the 'smile on their faces'. Lego has a tough time speaking his mind out owing to his broken English.
How do these contrasting personalities co-exist in the giant imposing structure of Dale medical college?
The story is dripped with humour and sarcasm. Tazo, though portrayed to be quiet and shy, his inner monologue made me clutch my stomach in laughter. The language is sophisticated and polished. The astute descriptions materialised the scene in front of your eyes.
The characters are not well fleshed out as they should be in a full fledged novel. More convincing back stories could have been woven to make their existence felt.
December 20, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. This book is well written, easy to follow and hillarious.
The stories are innocent and have a dash of humour, which is subtle and tickle your senses. Some stories in this collection could give you moments funnier than in comedy movies. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. The cover of the book is apt to the story. Author has done a great job and wrote the stories in realistic manner. I recommend this book for those who need to burst their stress.
Highly recommend !
The stories are innocent and have a dash of humour, which is subtle and tickle your senses. Some stories in this collection could give you moments funnier than in comedy movies. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. The cover of the book is apt to the story. Author has done a great job and wrote the stories in realistic manner. I recommend this book for those who need to burst their stress.
Highly recommend !
December 8, 2018
A surprise package by a first-time author. Very well fleshed out characters who are entirely relatable for anyone who has attended college. The subtle humor underlining the whole book was like a whiff of fresh air. Reading the book transported me to a more innocent time when face to face interaction with friends was not yet replaced by the electronic media juggernaut. Though it does not read like a typical novel with a plot and a climax, each chapter has its own sweet resolution which is nonetheless very satisfying. Definitely worth a read and highly recommended for a light reading experience.
February 14, 2019
Fun read, brought back memories.. Those were the days my friend, I thought they'd never end.. Excellent writing.. Looking forward to more!!
Excellent writing..A fun read.. Brought back memories..Those were the days my friend, I thought they'd never end.. Looking forward to more..
Excellent writing..A fun read.. Brought back memories..Those were the days my friend, I thought they'd never end.. Looking forward to more..
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