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Fasten your safety belts, and get ready for a high voltage roller-coaster ride!! Era of Yahoo chats, 2004. Riddhi desires nothing more than an average life. But a ‘Ping’ from Aarush changes her course of life. Although both are poles apart, yet unknowingly seeking one common thing — ‘their life path’. And the journey begins with falling in love! But will they make it to the end? Are two highly incompatible individuals capable of filling the gaps in each other's imperfect life to make it perfect? Is being in love much more than 'forever togetherness'? Can love help you to realize and fulfil your innermost desires? Begin your ride with ‘Ping!’ to know more.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 16, 2019
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About the author
Rashi Dubey
5 books8 followersRashi Dubey is a software engineer by qualification, but her heart lies in reading and writing. She was brought up in India, in the city of Uttar Pradesh known as Aligarh. Currently, she is residing in Gurgaon with her husband and a five-year-old son.
Apart from being a passionate reader and writer, she also enjoys travelling to new places, enjoys solitude, and loves trying different cuisines. She loves listening to fast beats and grooving on them.
She has following books in her name as follows:
‘What Will People Think?’
‘The Heart Affair: A short story’
'Ping!'
You can contact her at rashi.dubey811@gmail.com
More about her at https://rashidubey.com/
Follow her blog at liferelationshipsredefined.wordpress.com
Links to her FB page and Instagram profile:
https://www.facebook.com/iamrashidubey/
https://www.instagram.com/iamrashidubey/
Apart from being a passionate reader and writer, she also enjoys travelling to new places, enjoys solitude, and loves trying different cuisines. She loves listening to fast beats and grooving on them.
She has following books in her name as follows:
‘What Will People Think?’
‘The Heart Affair: A short story’
'Ping!'
You can contact her at rashi.dubey811@gmail.com
More about her at https://rashidubey.com/
Follow her blog at liferelationshipsredefined.wordpress.com
Links to her FB page and Instagram profile:
https://www.facebook.com/iamrashidubey/
https://www.instagram.com/iamrashidubey/
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May 8, 2019
I am struggling to settle on a rating. Its either a 4 or 5 so lets go with 4.5.
Awwww this was such a cute book. This book made me feel good. I loved how it was written in letters and emails. Such a creative way to write to find out the story of Riddhi and Aarush. And
I am absolutely in love with it though.
Awwww this was such a cute book. This book made me feel good. I loved how it was written in letters and emails. Such a creative way to write to find out the story of Riddhi and Aarush. And
I am absolutely in love with it though.
May 3, 2019
Absolutely wonderful!
I've been in a self-proclaimed contemporary reading slump for what feels like AGES. In fact, it has been 13 months.
When two strangers accidentally end up in a chat conversation, it's serendipity for both parties.
When their relationship goes from virtual to in-person, they'll both need to reach outside of their comfort zones to discover if something this impractical can work in real life.
The relationship brings something out in both of them. They show each other that there is something more that they can hope for. But on top of that, they just make each other happy. Maybe it's not the best relationship for either of them from on outside observer, but being together makes them happy. It makes everything else in their lives manageable.
Completely relatable on so many levels, touching deeply the heart and the soul. Rashi Dubey tells story of life and love very thoughtfully, honestly, transparently, and engagingly through her book 'Ping'. Even more, the author seeks to reconcile the idea of what "home" means when you have spent much of your life serving others across the globe, adjusting to cultural differences, and having part of your heart in another corner of the globe.
I've been in a self-proclaimed contemporary reading slump for what feels like AGES. In fact, it has been 13 months.
When two strangers accidentally end up in a chat conversation, it's serendipity for both parties.
When their relationship goes from virtual to in-person, they'll both need to reach outside of their comfort zones to discover if something this impractical can work in real life.
The relationship brings something out in both of them. They show each other that there is something more that they can hope for. But on top of that, they just make each other happy. Maybe it's not the best relationship for either of them from on outside observer, but being together makes them happy. It makes everything else in their lives manageable.
Completely relatable on so many levels, touching deeply the heart and the soul. Rashi Dubey tells story of life and love very thoughtfully, honestly, transparently, and engagingly through her book 'Ping'. Even more, the author seeks to reconcile the idea of what "home" means when you have spent much of your life serving others across the globe, adjusting to cultural differences, and having part of your heart in another corner of the globe.
May 8, 2019
I took the recommendation of a female friend whom I respect highly and bought this book, but when I first looked at it, put it aside figuring it was a romance novel that would only appeal to women. How wrong I was. Not only were the characters good, but the plot was also. The book moved very quickly and I finished it in one sitting.
May 8, 2019
Beautiful.
Someone's life laid out right before my eyes. Realistic, sad, happy, and full of so many oppurtunities.
It took me less than 24 hours to read a book about a whole lifetime spent in happiness, sadness, regret, miracles, lost love. I adored the 'silence' because when you love someone and they love you back you don't need words in order to make your love known to the other person.
Someone's life laid out right before my eyes. Realistic, sad, happy, and full of so many oppurtunities.
It took me less than 24 hours to read a book about a whole lifetime spent in happiness, sadness, regret, miracles, lost love. I adored the 'silence' because when you love someone and they love you back you don't need words in order to make your love known to the other person.
May 10, 2019
I wasn't expecting to love this book as much as I did. I couldn't put the book down.
Although I love how the book ended and understand the point it was trying to make, I still wish it happened sooner, either in their lives or just earlier in the book in general.
This book just made me so happy and I found myself physically reacting to it at times. I think this was such a beautiful love story, and it's definitely become one of my favourites.
Although I love how the book ended and understand the point it was trying to make, I still wish it happened sooner, either in their lives or just earlier in the book in general.
This book just made me so happy and I found myself physically reacting to it at times. I think this was such a beautiful love story, and it's definitely become one of my favourites.
May 10, 2019
There were two things that reeled me in: One was the plot, which centres around a friendship and love; and two was the way the story was told.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It's totally different from the usual kind of books I read. It was good to read something different for a change.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It's totally different from the usual kind of books I read. It was good to read something different for a change.
March 26, 2019
Conversations attract me, and thus I was tempted to read this book in the hope of it’ll be full of interesting conversations. I loved the title and the cover. They are in perfect sync. Immediately if you look at the cover, you’ll readily understand what it is all about- an internet-café era where meeting strangers over a messenger was funfilled entertainment.
A few pages into the book and we all are on the messenger with the protagonist Riddhi where she has started chatting with Aarush. Sooner, one of them fall for the other and tries convincing to take it to the next level. The books lack interesting conversations in this phase or they are too less in my opinion. When people try hard for one another, usually there happens to have creative stuff flowing. This phase of internet romance is cut short which I was expecting to be more with interesting dialogues. Maybe the author’s intentions are different.
This is the first-person narrative, so you readily get acquainted with Riddhi’s character which is well developed. But I found Aarush’s character somewhat weird. You cannot guess what his next reaction or dialogue would be. Some of his actions are not justified and I could not understand why he does that. As a man, I found Riddhi’s character helpful in knowing what exactly a girl thinks (though every girl is different) and how she understands and perceive a particular situation.
In the book, problems overpower romance and there is hardly any trace of the latter. More romance elements could have made the book more entertaining.
The language is simple. Riddhi thinks normal and there is no unnecessary philosophy injected. Overall it is a decent read which takes you back in time and let you cherish those sweet memories of internet chatting
A few pages into the book and we all are on the messenger with the protagonist Riddhi where she has started chatting with Aarush. Sooner, one of them fall for the other and tries convincing to take it to the next level. The books lack interesting conversations in this phase or they are too less in my opinion. When people try hard for one another, usually there happens to have creative stuff flowing. This phase of internet romance is cut short which I was expecting to be more with interesting dialogues. Maybe the author’s intentions are different.
This is the first-person narrative, so you readily get acquainted with Riddhi’s character which is well developed. But I found Aarush’s character somewhat weird. You cannot guess what his next reaction or dialogue would be. Some of his actions are not justified and I could not understand why he does that. As a man, I found Riddhi’s character helpful in knowing what exactly a girl thinks (though every girl is different) and how she understands and perceive a particular situation.
In the book, problems overpower romance and there is hardly any trace of the latter. More romance elements could have made the book more entertaining.
The language is simple. Riddhi thinks normal and there is no unnecessary philosophy injected. Overall it is a decent read which takes you back in time and let you cherish those sweet memories of internet chatting
May 10, 2019
I fell in love with this book as soon as I read it. I love to read chick-lits from time to time and this one is by far my favorite one. I love that it’s not a simple story and that they have to go throughout so much to get together. Amazing.
March 13, 2019
As the name and cover suggest, the book is definitely based on chatting/social networking, social media based love story concept. The protagonists of the story are Arush and Riddhi. The story begins with the present day that is in 2012, when Arush and Riddhi are couple and they ate fighting and they felt like it was a big mistake if theirs to be in relationship with eachother. The story falls back eight years ago in 2004. The family if Riddhi bought a new computer and internet connection and she made an account on Yahoo and at that time people used to do chatting with random people and while chatting she met Arush and their friendship grew as the time passed. Read the book to unfold further plot.
I liked the book as the current generation that grew up with computers and internet connection, many times find their love online. I still remember we bought the computer and that really slow cable internet connection. That reminded me of my school days. I also made yahoo account to chat in yahoo messenger and that setting up the webcam. And it was really hard to manage those things in very expensive and limited data plans. So reading about it made me nostalgic and the situation is described perfectly. The book is written in simple and easily understandable language. Plot is common if we see people around us but no one has written the novel so it’s different that way. Overall it’s a light read and I recommend it to every teenagers because nowadays people fall in love easily but when it comes to reality while maintaining relationships and facing the reality it’s difficult form them to maintain it. So it’s worth reading.
I liked the book as the current generation that grew up with computers and internet connection, many times find their love online. I still remember we bought the computer and that really slow cable internet connection. That reminded me of my school days. I also made yahoo account to chat in yahoo messenger and that setting up the webcam. And it was really hard to manage those things in very expensive and limited data plans. So reading about it made me nostalgic and the situation is described perfectly. The book is written in simple and easily understandable language. Plot is common if we see people around us but no one has written the novel so it’s different that way. Overall it’s a light read and I recommend it to every teenagers because nowadays people fall in love easily but when it comes to reality while maintaining relationships and facing the reality it’s difficult form them to maintain it. So it’s worth reading.
February 25, 2019
Ping.
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Thank you for the review copy @half_baked_beans :)
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Gone are the days of people connecting through Yahoo Messenger and exchanging emails with their loved ones. This book brings back the memories of those good old days and also showcases the struggles that every young adult had to go through during the limited internet era.
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Ping is the story of Riddhi and Aarush who meet accidentally through messenger and become friends over few weeks. Riddhi comes from a middle class family who has always worked hard at studies and is still studying while Aarush is working. What begins as friendship slowly turns into much more but living in different cities has them frustrated and exhausted. Many calls and emails are not enough and their busy schedules doens't help much either.
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As years pass, their relationship persists and after Riddhi graduates, they finally find jobs in the same city and decide to get married. But life isn't all roses and they have to face the responsibilities that comes with it. Read this book to know if Aarush and Riddhi will stick it out or will their differences get the better of them. Ping is an honest book about love stories that start online when people had to visit cyber cafes and make limited calls through phone. It makes us think how easy we have it now.
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The author has done a good job in penning down this story which I'm sure that the 80s and 90s kids can relate with. The struggles of being in a long distance relationship, maintaining personal and work-life balance is honestly written. The problem with such stories can be the predictability of the plot. Halfway through the book and I already knew how the story would turn out to be. I felt few scenarios were stretched quite a bit and could have been cut short. More than half of the book contained similar content which could have been avoided. I personally wasn't fond of Aarush's character development.
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Rating - 2 / 5.
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Thank you for the review copy @half_baked_beans :)
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Gone are the days of people connecting through Yahoo Messenger and exchanging emails with their loved ones. This book brings back the memories of those good old days and also showcases the struggles that every young adult had to go through during the limited internet era.
~
Ping is the story of Riddhi and Aarush who meet accidentally through messenger and become friends over few weeks. Riddhi comes from a middle class family who has always worked hard at studies and is still studying while Aarush is working. What begins as friendship slowly turns into much more but living in different cities has them frustrated and exhausted. Many calls and emails are not enough and their busy schedules doens't help much either.
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As years pass, their relationship persists and after Riddhi graduates, they finally find jobs in the same city and decide to get married. But life isn't all roses and they have to face the responsibilities that comes with it. Read this book to know if Aarush and Riddhi will stick it out or will their differences get the better of them. Ping is an honest book about love stories that start online when people had to visit cyber cafes and make limited calls through phone. It makes us think how easy we have it now.
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The author has done a good job in penning down this story which I'm sure that the 80s and 90s kids can relate with. The struggles of being in a long distance relationship, maintaining personal and work-life balance is honestly written. The problem with such stories can be the predictability of the plot. Halfway through the book and I already knew how the story would turn out to be. I felt few scenarios were stretched quite a bit and could have been cut short. More than half of the book contained similar content which could have been avoided. I personally wasn't fond of Aarush's character development.
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Rating - 2 / 5.
February 22, 2019
Ping is a romantic fiction written by the author Raashi Dubey. Though she is a software engineer by profession but her heart lies in reading and writing. The book is published by @half_baked_beans
It is a roller coaster ride of dreams, passion, love, togetherness and destiny. The plot of the story is beautifully written and very well narrated. The character potrayl of all the characters seems to be very relevant and relatable. The story takes us back to the times when e-mails and yahoo messengers were the popular modes of communication. It gives us an insight into the lives and problems of two individuals who are deeply in love with each other but are poles apart. The plot is quite gripping which keeps the readers hooked till the end. It also provides a brief image of the indian families where caste and society still play a significant role even in their personal decisions. The title as well as the cover seems justified with respect to the plot. The writting style of the author is quite simple yet highly commendable here.
Highly recommended for all the romantic fiction lovers and readers of every age group.
It is a roller coaster ride of dreams, passion, love, togetherness and destiny. The plot of the story is beautifully written and very well narrated. The character potrayl of all the characters seems to be very relevant and relatable. The story takes us back to the times when e-mails and yahoo messengers were the popular modes of communication. It gives us an insight into the lives and problems of two individuals who are deeply in love with each other but are poles apart. The plot is quite gripping which keeps the readers hooked till the end. It also provides a brief image of the indian families where caste and society still play a significant role even in their personal decisions. The title as well as the cover seems justified with respect to the plot. The writting style of the author is quite simple yet highly commendable here.
Highly recommended for all the romantic fiction lovers and readers of every age group.
February 25, 2019
9Here's a review for book "Ping" ....
Introduction -: "Ping" is a romantic fiction written by the author "Rashi Dubey". Book is published by @half_baked_beans.
Review -: Story is written beautifully. The thing which I loved most is the characters and thinking. It's story of two lovers who lives in two other poles of world. It is quite related to the Indian society which still believes in caste , religion. Story is beautiful just like the beautiful characters. Both the lovers are sharing same thing ,"Path of life"... Author has described the story of Arush and Riddhi who are of new generation and who has New respectful thinking for love and life!! It tells, how a simple and sudden "Ping" of Arush changes everything.
Book is written beautifully in a simple language which can be read by anyone...!! It's writing style is exceptionally good!!
Will the lovers get their destination?
Will their family support them?
For all the answers you must read the book "Ping" , From lovers of romantic fiction to beginners... It should be read by everyone...!! ❤
Introduction -: "Ping" is a romantic fiction written by the author "Rashi Dubey". Book is published by @half_baked_beans.
Review -: Story is written beautifully. The thing which I loved most is the characters and thinking. It's story of two lovers who lives in two other poles of world. It is quite related to the Indian society which still believes in caste , religion. Story is beautiful just like the beautiful characters. Both the lovers are sharing same thing ,"Path of life"... Author has described the story of Arush and Riddhi who are of new generation and who has New respectful thinking for love and life!! It tells, how a simple and sudden "Ping" of Arush changes everything.
Book is written beautifully in a simple language which can be read by anyone...!! It's writing style is exceptionally good!!
Will the lovers get their destination?
Will their family support them?
For all the answers you must read the book "Ping" , From lovers of romantic fiction to beginners... It should be read by everyone...!! ❤
February 25, 2019
Author: RASHI DUBEY
Publisher: half_baked_beans
Rating: 5 out of 5
"Ping" by Rashi Dubey is my first read under the genre "Love".My First experience of reading the book under this genre has been amazing!!
We all know that, in this era of social media people come across many strangers around the world,get to interact with them without basically knowing nothing about them except their username and in certain cases their real profile photos!!
The story " Ping" revolves around this era of social media where two strangers Riddhi and Aarush come to know each other on Yahoo messenger. As I mentioned earlier ,one knows nothing about the person sitting on the other side except their username .Similarly, Riddhi and Aarush started conversing just by merely knowing their usernames .Gradually as days passed Riddhi and Aarush became something more than friends and finally this online friendship resulted in tying of knots ,proving that people we meet online are not always fake !!
A Ping received by two strangers from one another changed their course of life .Hence ,the title "Ping" is apt for the story ......
I strongly recommend this book for reading !
Happy reading !! :)
Publisher: half_baked_beans
Rating: 5 out of 5
"Ping" by Rashi Dubey is my first read under the genre "Love".My First experience of reading the book under this genre has been amazing!!
We all know that, in this era of social media people come across many strangers around the world,get to interact with them without basically knowing nothing about them except their username and in certain cases their real profile photos!!
The story " Ping" revolves around this era of social media where two strangers Riddhi and Aarush come to know each other on Yahoo messenger. As I mentioned earlier ,one knows nothing about the person sitting on the other side except their username .Similarly, Riddhi and Aarush started conversing just by merely knowing their usernames .Gradually as days passed Riddhi and Aarush became something more than friends and finally this online friendship resulted in tying of knots ,proving that people we meet online are not always fake !!
A Ping received by two strangers from one another changed their course of life .Hence ,the title "Ping" is apt for the story ......
I strongly recommend this book for reading !
Happy reading !! :)
August 22, 2019
This book was a nostalgic read since it talks about those times which came and stayed just for some time and now looking back at those times makes one feel nostalgic.
The times when Orkut, Yahoo messenger and emails were the only way of communicating with your loved ones sitting thousands of kilometers away, unlike today when a click of a button takes us to them virtually.
This book is about a virtual romantic story back in 2004 on Yahoo messenger. The protagonist Riddhi's life changing moment when she receives a "ping" from a stranger named Aarush, changes her life's path for good. They become friends and then eventually fall in love, all virtually via chatting. In today's world with online dating apps and what not, all this sounds a bit cheesy but this story was really a good one!
Narration was to the point and the plot is quite unique too. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and look forward to some more of such books.
The times when Orkut, Yahoo messenger and emails were the only way of communicating with your loved ones sitting thousands of kilometers away, unlike today when a click of a button takes us to them virtually.
This book is about a virtual romantic story back in 2004 on Yahoo messenger. The protagonist Riddhi's life changing moment when she receives a "ping" from a stranger named Aarush, changes her life's path for good. They become friends and then eventually fall in love, all virtually via chatting. In today's world with online dating apps and what not, all this sounds a bit cheesy but this story was really a good one!
Narration was to the point and the plot is quite unique too. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and look forward to some more of such books.
March 13, 2019
Ping! By Rashi Dubey
Fasten your safety belts, and get ready for a high voltage roller-coaster ride!! Era of Yahoo chats, 2004. Riddhi desires nothing more than an average life. But a ‘Ping’ from Aarush changes her course of life. Although both are poles apart, yet unknowingly seeking one common thing — ‘their life path’. And the journey begins with falling in love! But will they make it to the end?
The cover and the title of Ping! lead me to belive that the book was perhaps another young adult love story with "hinglish" and loads of 2000 era slang. But I was pleasantly surprised to be proved absolutely wrong. The plot revolves around a very mature and realistic love story. The characters of Aarush and Riddhi are well developed. The language is good and all of the characters emotions are portrayed nicely. I loved the message the author tried to give through this book. Over all a good book to read.
Fasten your safety belts, and get ready for a high voltage roller-coaster ride!! Era of Yahoo chats, 2004. Riddhi desires nothing more than an average life. But a ‘Ping’ from Aarush changes her course of life. Although both are poles apart, yet unknowingly seeking one common thing — ‘their life path’. And the journey begins with falling in love! But will they make it to the end?
The cover and the title of Ping! lead me to belive that the book was perhaps another young adult love story with "hinglish" and loads of 2000 era slang. But I was pleasantly surprised to be proved absolutely wrong. The plot revolves around a very mature and realistic love story. The characters of Aarush and Riddhi are well developed. The language is good and all of the characters emotions are portrayed nicely. I loved the message the author tried to give through this book. Over all a good book to read.
August 1, 2019
Ping!!!!
As name is very catchy and tells more about story so for me perfect title and cover.
This book reminds me of my good old days when I use orkut for online chatting and SMS is the only source of chat.mobile calls were very high rate and for free calling we have to depend on some Telecom companies.
It's a love story based exactly on my time 2004 so for me it is like Rashi wrote my story. I loved it totally and recommend to everyone who likes to read love story which weaves around reality.
As name is very catchy and tells more about story so for me perfect title and cover.
This book reminds me of my good old days when I use orkut for online chatting and SMS is the only source of chat.mobile calls were very high rate and for free calling we have to depend on some Telecom companies.
It's a love story based exactly on my time 2004 so for me it is like Rashi wrote my story. I loved it totally and recommend to everyone who likes to read love story which weaves around reality.
March 12, 2019
The book surely brings some of the old memories . How people used internet , kept contact with others and all that . Though it's another romance genre book , but still there were twists in it .
It is the story of two people in the era of #yahoo , and #email , people would keep contact with each other via this two medians . Aarusha and Riddhi they start talking to each other and their friendship grows more and more strong . But they feel frustrated and exhausted due to the distance between them . They manages to get job in the same city . But even after getting job in the same city , would they be able to marry each other ? What happens if they didn't marry ? What were the problems arising ? And so many questions arises .
For knowing all the answers you must read this beautiful plot by @iamrashidubey . .
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The book is recommendable to all romance genre book lovers . It's a short read too.
So what are you waiting for , grab your book now from Amazon . .
It is the story of two people in the era of #yahoo , and #email , people would keep contact with each other via this two medians . Aarusha and Riddhi they start talking to each other and their friendship grows more and more strong . But they feel frustrated and exhausted due to the distance between them . They manages to get job in the same city . But even after getting job in the same city , would they be able to marry each other ? What happens if they didn't marry ? What were the problems arising ? And so many questions arises .
For knowing all the answers you must read this beautiful plot by @iamrashidubey . .
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The book is recommendable to all romance genre book lovers . It's a short read too.
So what are you waiting for , grab your book now from Amazon . .
May 10, 2019
THIS BOOK WAS INCREDIBLE !! I feel like sharing my reading experience with you now.
I had read a book like this only once before and I like these books if an author knows how not to make the readers bored by it. Rashi Dubey definitely managed with it brilliantly!
This was one of those stories I lived in. I felt like being in it and I didn't care about the world around while reading.
I seriously loved this book while reading, it was so special and touching! I could have finished this in a day if I had not had to work!
I had read a book like this only once before and I like these books if an author knows how not to make the readers bored by it. Rashi Dubey definitely managed with it brilliantly!
This was one of those stories I lived in. I felt like being in it and I didn't care about the world around while reading.
I seriously loved this book while reading, it was so special and touching! I could have finished this in a day if I had not had to work!
May 10, 2019
Overall I adored this novel. Sure the ending was a little....neat?...shall I say, but I absolutely loved it and couldn't have asked for anything more. If you love contemporary fiction, you need this. If you want a brilliantly told story of love and friendship, you need this. If you want to laugh and cry whilst reading, you need this.
May 10, 2019
I love this book! i got so caught up with all their stories and their lives. i was really anxious to know how it will end that i didn't stop reading it until i got to the last page and after reading it i was kind of sad that i won't be reading their emails anymore. This was completely new for me, I've never read this type of thing,
February 26, 2019
Do you believe in love stories?
The Bollywood styles ones - when a boy & a girl struggle to be with each other through all the obstacles they face - parental objections, long distances, uprooting careers, unnecessary familial interventions, etc?
If yes, Rashi Dubey's latest outing "Ping" is just the right book for you. The story of Riddhi & Aarush, a couple from the 90's is heartwarming & extremely realistic. They fight against all odds to be together, but when they are together they fight amongst themselves too much!
Part of the story a little bit like reading the scripts of the movies "Saathiya" & "Chalte Chalte" - about similar challenges that young, in-love couples face when comprehending the realities of everyday life & how to navigate it together as a team without giving up on the relationship.
People who belong to my generation will completely relate to the 1st part of the book - those days when internet had just come to India, of waiting in lines at cyber cafes, the a/s/l as an introduction in every virtual chat, those long emails and that rush of excitement at the "PING" of an incoming message on a messenger (ICQ, MSN Messenger anyone?) for which we'd have to be on a computer because of course there weren't any smartphones!
Deeper than that, Ping! explores relationships other than what Aarush & Riddhi share with each other. Riddhi belongs to a middle class family & has her life path set out for her - to be good in studies, get good grades & graduate with a job in hand. She is very close to her parents & brother, and is dreadfully hurt when they don't accept her relationship with Aarush.
He, on the other hand belongs to a rich, conservative family & is shown as a hardworking individual with little care for emotions, except when he falls in love with Riddhi. The contrasting personalities are interestingly explored by Rashi & make the base for the rest of the story to develop.
If you're looking for a light romantic read rooted in some modern-day Bollywood style drama, Ping! is just right for you.
The Bollywood styles ones - when a boy & a girl struggle to be with each other through all the obstacles they face - parental objections, long distances, uprooting careers, unnecessary familial interventions, etc?
If yes, Rashi Dubey's latest outing "Ping" is just the right book for you. The story of Riddhi & Aarush, a couple from the 90's is heartwarming & extremely realistic. They fight against all odds to be together, but when they are together they fight amongst themselves too much!
Part of the story a little bit like reading the scripts of the movies "Saathiya" & "Chalte Chalte" - about similar challenges that young, in-love couples face when comprehending the realities of everyday life & how to navigate it together as a team without giving up on the relationship.
People who belong to my generation will completely relate to the 1st part of the book - those days when internet had just come to India, of waiting in lines at cyber cafes, the a/s/l as an introduction in every virtual chat, those long emails and that rush of excitement at the "PING" of an incoming message on a messenger (ICQ, MSN Messenger anyone?) for which we'd have to be on a computer because of course there weren't any smartphones!
Deeper than that, Ping! explores relationships other than what Aarush & Riddhi share with each other. Riddhi belongs to a middle class family & has her life path set out for her - to be good in studies, get good grades & graduate with a job in hand. She is very close to her parents & brother, and is dreadfully hurt when they don't accept her relationship with Aarush.
He, on the other hand belongs to a rich, conservative family & is shown as a hardworking individual with little care for emotions, except when he falls in love with Riddhi. The contrasting personalities are interestingly explored by Rashi & make the base for the rest of the story to develop.
If you're looking for a light romantic read rooted in some modern-day Bollywood style drama, Ping! is just right for you.
February 26, 2019
Ping! reminds me of my life 13-14 years ago - the time when internet had become accessible to young people in India, the time when we used to frequent cyber cafes, when the whole world used to be in love (from your point of view), when romantic movies used to be a big part of life, and many other “little” things that take you for a nostalgic ride, if you are an 80s/90s kid.
This is a story about a small town, middle-class girl Riddhi, whose life turns around when she falls in love with Aarush, whom she first meets virtually on the internet. The book paints a very apt portrait of a middle class family, where your parents expect you to be a good, studious kid. Families that are driven a lot by social circles and irrational but understandable fears. This is a side that is although not explored very much explicitly in the book, yet the characters and conversations presented implicitly seem to convey this feeling. This for me, strengthens the characters and the writing here.
The crux of the book is the ups and downs, the highs and lows of a romantic-turned-marital relationship. It explores how a loving relationship can boost your confidence in life, but the same relationship when turned toxic, brings you crashing down. It is about life, which never stays the same, always bringing surprises at every point. Truly a roller coaster ride!
A lot of the story is in the form of dialogues or chat conversations, which makes it interesting, non-boring. The simple language and honest writing makes it a delight to read. 5 stars for me! Hope to read inside Aarush’s mind (since he does not speak enough) one day.
This is a story about a small town, middle-class girl Riddhi, whose life turns around when she falls in love with Aarush, whom she first meets virtually on the internet. The book paints a very apt portrait of a middle class family, where your parents expect you to be a good, studious kid. Families that are driven a lot by social circles and irrational but understandable fears. This is a side that is although not explored very much explicitly in the book, yet the characters and conversations presented implicitly seem to convey this feeling. This for me, strengthens the characters and the writing here.
The crux of the book is the ups and downs, the highs and lows of a romantic-turned-marital relationship. It explores how a loving relationship can boost your confidence in life, but the same relationship when turned toxic, brings you crashing down. It is about life, which never stays the same, always bringing surprises at every point. Truly a roller coaster ride!
A lot of the story is in the form of dialogues or chat conversations, which makes it interesting, non-boring. The simple language and honest writing makes it a delight to read. 5 stars for me! Hope to read inside Aarush’s mind (since he does not speak enough) one day.
March 20, 2019
Book Review -
Book Name - Ping @iamrashidubey
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QOTD - Do you remember your first ping??
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Revind your childhood when you use to had Orkut, Yahoo messenger as only option to chat. With the invention of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp etc, now there are no. of options available. But it is said that "Old is Gold". I still remember my first ping.
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Ping, is a romantic fiction set in the Era of 2004; a time when online dating was still not as common as it is now and when it was easier to fall in love just by a random message from a stranger. The title of the book and the cover itself depicts that the book is about online friendship turned romance and how a "ping" from a stranger, named Aarush has changed the life of the girl who falls in love with him Riddling.
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Both are poles apart from each other. But still they fall in love. But will they make it to the end? Are two highly incompable individuals capable of filling the gaps in each other's imperfect life to make it perfect?
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The line which I loved the most from this book is "How strange life is! I cannot follow my heart because I have to maintain my image. I cannot have happiness I desire because I have to worry more about the what-will-people-think syndrome".
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The author has also used some hindi songs to the perfection. It worked as an added advantage. Overall the book was a nice little read. As a Debut work, she has done a commendable effort. Language was easy to understand. The book can be completed in 2-3 hours. After a long time I read a refreshing story. I revisited my childhood.
❤️❤️My Rating for this book is 4/5
Book Cover could have been better. Plot and Characters are well defined.
Narration is crisp and also author has not dragged the story long.
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Book Name - Ping @iamrashidubey
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QOTD - Do you remember your first ping??
☕
Revind your childhood when you use to had Orkut, Yahoo messenger as only option to chat. With the invention of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp etc, now there are no. of options available. But it is said that "Old is Gold". I still remember my first ping.
📑📑📑📑📑📑
Ping, is a romantic fiction set in the Era of 2004; a time when online dating was still not as common as it is now and when it was easier to fall in love just by a random message from a stranger. The title of the book and the cover itself depicts that the book is about online friendship turned romance and how a "ping" from a stranger, named Aarush has changed the life of the girl who falls in love with him Riddling.
♎♎♎♎♎♎♎♎♎♎♎♎♎
Both are poles apart from each other. But still they fall in love. But will they make it to the end? Are two highly incompable individuals capable of filling the gaps in each other's imperfect life to make it perfect?
📑📑📑📑📑📑📑📑📑📑📑📑📑
The line which I loved the most from this book is "How strange life is! I cannot follow my heart because I have to maintain my image. I cannot have happiness I desire because I have to worry more about the what-will-people-think syndrome".
♎♎♎♎♎
The author has also used some hindi songs to the perfection. It worked as an added advantage. Overall the book was a nice little read. As a Debut work, she has done a commendable effort. Language was easy to understand. The book can be completed in 2-3 hours. After a long time I read a refreshing story. I revisited my childhood.
❤️❤️My Rating for this book is 4/5
Book Cover could have been better. Plot and Characters are well defined.
Narration is crisp and also author has not dragged the story long.
❤️❤️❤️
March 24, 2019
🌿#bookreview 👇
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Book -Ping
Author - Rashi Dubey @iamrashidubey
Publication - Half Baked Beans @half_baked_beans
Genre - Self Inspirational Romantic Fiction
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"Life is unpredictable, but it's reasonable. "
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🌿In the era of internet being a taboo, Riddhi, a BCA student meets up Aarush, an MBA graduate via yahoo messenger. Being Riddhi's first ever experience of chatting via emails, she lied about her whereabouts to Aarush but soon realising it, she corrects her mistakes. They fall immensely in love with each other but for them long distance relationship was hard to manage. Riddhi being a short tempered girl and Aarush being less expressive created alot of chaos in their lives. They both are poles apart but instilled with love from head over heals. But will they be able to make till the end? Will they showcase the difference between a reel life love story and a real life love story? To know more, get your copy from your nearest stores or you can also order it online via amazon. Happy reading ❤
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🌿#My_views - I found the story to be interesting and refreshing. The showcase of issues faced in a love marriage was commendable. The narration was good but it could have been a more detailed one. Easy and good choice of words by the author.
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🌿It reminded me of my initial days of using internet when there was no whatsapp and no smartphones.
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🌿Great effort has been put forward by the author. I'll highly recommend this book to all the readers out there.
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🌿For me it was a 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 read.
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Book -Ping
Author - Rashi Dubey @iamrashidubey
Publication - Half Baked Beans @half_baked_beans
Genre - Self Inspirational Romantic Fiction
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"Life is unpredictable, but it's reasonable. "
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🌿In the era of internet being a taboo, Riddhi, a BCA student meets up Aarush, an MBA graduate via yahoo messenger. Being Riddhi's first ever experience of chatting via emails, she lied about her whereabouts to Aarush but soon realising it, she corrects her mistakes. They fall immensely in love with each other but for them long distance relationship was hard to manage. Riddhi being a short tempered girl and Aarush being less expressive created alot of chaos in their lives. They both are poles apart but instilled with love from head over heals. But will they be able to make till the end? Will they showcase the difference between a reel life love story and a real life love story? To know more, get your copy from your nearest stores or you can also order it online via amazon. Happy reading ❤
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🌿#My_views - I found the story to be interesting and refreshing. The showcase of issues faced in a love marriage was commendable. The narration was good but it could have been a more detailed one. Easy and good choice of words by the author.
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🌿It reminded me of my initial days of using internet when there was no whatsapp and no smartphones.
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🌿Great effort has been put forward by the author. I'll highly recommend this book to all the readers out there.
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🌿For me it was a 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 read.
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March 24, 2019
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📭This is my third book by the author .
The previous two were #whatwillpeoplethink and #theheartaffair.
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📭And I can say proudly that I was overwhelmed by the previous two ones, specially.
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🏓COVER - The cover page has been designed beautifully and complementing the title as well. I ,especially, loved the emoticons on the page.
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🏓TITLE - The book was can categorised under the romantic genre. The word PING itself takes back into the era when internet and social chats were all over the minds of youth.
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🏓BLURB - The story is full of bollywood drama where Aarush meets Riddhi, over yahoo messenger. A ping initiates conversation between the both. While reading the 80's and 90's kids could very well connect with the situation of both of them. Aarush falls in love with Riddhi over the internet. And both decides to marry each other.
📭But, will it be so easy for them?
📭What kind of hurdles are they gonna face?
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📭To know about the struggles and accomplishments both of them are gonna face, one surely needs to pick this book.
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🏓MY VIEWS -
📭I felt got nostalgic while reading this book. The urge of going to cafe and chatting over the internet could be very well related.
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📭The crux of the book takes you deep down to the roller coaster of relationships.
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📭I really liked the usage of hinglish words; which even made it more impactful.
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📭The language is plain and lucid and easy to comprehend.
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📭I just felt more interesting titles could have been given to the chapters to make the reading more interesting.
📭This is my third book by the author .
The previous two were #whatwillpeoplethink and #theheartaffair.
.
📭And I can say proudly that I was overwhelmed by the previous two ones, specially.
.
🏓COVER - The cover page has been designed beautifully and complementing the title as well. I ,especially, loved the emoticons on the page.
.
🏓TITLE - The book was can categorised under the romantic genre. The word PING itself takes back into the era when internet and social chats were all over the minds of youth.
.
🏓BLURB - The story is full of bollywood drama where Aarush meets Riddhi, over yahoo messenger. A ping initiates conversation between the both. While reading the 80's and 90's kids could very well connect with the situation of both of them. Aarush falls in love with Riddhi over the internet. And both decides to marry each other.
📭But, will it be so easy for them?
📭What kind of hurdles are they gonna face?
.
📭To know about the struggles and accomplishments both of them are gonna face, one surely needs to pick this book.
.
🏓MY VIEWS -
📭I felt got nostalgic while reading this book. The urge of going to cafe and chatting over the internet could be very well related.
.
📭The crux of the book takes you deep down to the roller coaster of relationships.
.
📭I really liked the usage of hinglish words; which even made it more impactful.
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📭The language is plain and lucid and easy to comprehend.
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📭I just felt more interesting titles could have been given to the chapters to make the reading more interesting.
February 20, 2019
Name of the book - Ping by Rashi Dubey.
Status - 5 on 5 stars with a big hug on the side
QOTD - What is the worst thing you ever said to anyone?
AOTD - I just told a writer that I hated the protagonist's other half just one page into the book. Now I think I adore the other half.
My take on the book -
There was time when I believed that life was very black and white and grey was just a lie told by people who didn't want to not responsible for their actions. Now I am old and wise, and I know better. No one is bad over all, they have their creepy bad times and sparkling good times. Ping is about these two strangers who met on the web and over the span of getting to know each other chats they became more. They faced lots of different problems, some with family other was due to their long distance but what actually matters is that they found their way back to each other.
I really liked this one and at the risk of giving out any spoilers I will just end my take by saying give this cute book a read, you will love it for sure.
Status - 5 on 5 stars with a big hug on the side
QOTD - What is the worst thing you ever said to anyone?
AOTD - I just told a writer that I hated the protagonist's other half just one page into the book. Now I think I adore the other half.
My take on the book -
There was time when I believed that life was very black and white and grey was just a lie told by people who didn't want to not responsible for their actions. Now I am old and wise, and I know better. No one is bad over all, they have their creepy bad times and sparkling good times. Ping is about these two strangers who met on the web and over the span of getting to know each other chats they became more. They faced lots of different problems, some with family other was due to their long distance but what actually matters is that they found their way back to each other.
I really liked this one and at the risk of giving out any spoilers I will just end my take by saying give this cute book a read, you will love it for sure.
August 10, 2019
Author Rashi Duvet has written this book "Ping". Language used is simple, charecters are relatable, plot is a "Emotions" and "Love" roller coaster ride before and after marriage, till things settle down. The journey is rough with a nice sweet ending. There are very few charecters in the plot, the protagonists are Riddhi and Aarush.
So who is Riddhi and who is Aarush, how they meet, how they fall in love, how Riddhi realises love,how and why they got married, how their relationships /understanding was before marriage, how things change after marriage, difficulties they face and go through,
Professional difficulties Riddhi and Parush goes through after marriage, what changed between them, how they make peace and kick start their lives to live happily ever after etc. and more by reading the story.
Letter by Aarush to Riddhi is very emotional and nice.
Plot is conveying a nice message to all couples especially for love marriage couples.
Read and get to know, would recommend to all couples.
So who is Riddhi and who is Aarush, how they meet, how they fall in love, how Riddhi realises love,how and why they got married, how their relationships /understanding was before marriage, how things change after marriage, difficulties they face and go through,
Professional difficulties Riddhi and Parush goes through after marriage, what changed between them, how they make peace and kick start their lives to live happily ever after etc. and more by reading the story.
Letter by Aarush to Riddhi is very emotional and nice.
Plot is conveying a nice message to all couples especially for love marriage couples.
Read and get to know, would recommend to all couples.
August 1, 2019
Book Name : Ping!
Author : Rashi Dubey
Length : 159 pages
Publication date: 16 Feb 2019
Publisher: Half Baked Beans
Language: English
Blurb :
Fasten your safety belts, and get ready for a high voltage roller-coaster ride!! Era of Yahoo chats, 2004. Riddhi desires nothing more than an average life. But a ‘Ping’ from Aarush changes her course of life. Although both are poles apart, yet unknowingly seeking one common thing — ‘their life path’. And the journey begins with falling in love!
But will they make it to the end? Are two highly incompatible individuals capable of filling the gaps in each other's imperfect life to make it perfect?
Is being in love much more than 'forever togetherness'? Can love help you to realize and fulfil your innermost desires?
Begin your ride with ‘Ping!’ to know more.
My review :
How many times have you chatted with a stranger on the net? How many new friends have you made on a messenger? And out of these new friends how many of them are special??
Ping, a romantic fiction written by Rashi Dubey, is set in the Era of 2004; a time when online dating was still not as common as it is now and when it was easier to fall in love during the first conversation. It is easy to figure out from the title of the book and the cover itself that the book is about online dating and how a "ping" from a stranger, named Aarush is going to change the life of the girl who falls in love with him, Riddhi who is the protagonist of the book.
Just like it's cover, this book is a cute one. With a fine narrative style,
Author has written the story in simple language, so every reader can read it well.,
Author : Rashi Dubey
Length : 159 pages
Publication date: 16 Feb 2019
Publisher: Half Baked Beans
Language: English
Blurb :
Fasten your safety belts, and get ready for a high voltage roller-coaster ride!! Era of Yahoo chats, 2004. Riddhi desires nothing more than an average life. But a ‘Ping’ from Aarush changes her course of life. Although both are poles apart, yet unknowingly seeking one common thing — ‘their life path’. And the journey begins with falling in love!
But will they make it to the end? Are two highly incompatible individuals capable of filling the gaps in each other's imperfect life to make it perfect?
Is being in love much more than 'forever togetherness'? Can love help you to realize and fulfil your innermost desires?
Begin your ride with ‘Ping!’ to know more.
My review :
How many times have you chatted with a stranger on the net? How many new friends have you made on a messenger? And out of these new friends how many of them are special??
Ping, a romantic fiction written by Rashi Dubey, is set in the Era of 2004; a time when online dating was still not as common as it is now and when it was easier to fall in love during the first conversation. It is easy to figure out from the title of the book and the cover itself that the book is about online dating and how a "ping" from a stranger, named Aarush is going to change the life of the girl who falls in love with him, Riddhi who is the protagonist of the book.
Just like it's cover, this book is a cute one. With a fine narrative style,
Author has written the story in simple language, so every reader can read it well.,
April 14, 2019
The title of the book is apt for the story as story is set in the era of yahoo messengers and emails. The storyline is very well written. The story is about the two people who are poles apart and meet online. It last shows the ground picture of Indian society where caste and religion still mattered. The writing style of the author is very good. The book takes you back in the time of your yahoo chats if you are a 80s or 90s kid. Narration is crisp and upto the point. Language is easy and everyone can easily understand it. The cover of the book is apt for the story. The characters are well portrayed and quite relatable. The book is short read and can be easily finished in 1-2 hr. Overall, a good, light read. I recommend this book to all the people who are looking for a light and short read.
March 8, 2019
How many times have you chatted with a stranger on the net? How many new friends have you made on a messenger? And out of these new friends how many of them are special?? Once upon a time when talking on a messenger was not so common, two strangers came across each other and they gradually fell into love. However they are poles apart and they have miles to go before they find their 'happily ever after'. This book makes a good love story but in its own way its not that 'typical love story either'. What makes it stand out is that it is very realistic.
Just like it's cover, this book is a cute one. With a fine narrative style, the author takes you on a journey to the times when emails and yahoo messengers were a 'thing'. I do believe that content and simple English makes a very fine book and Ping is an example of that.
Pick up this book with a warm cup of coffee, snuggle into a blanket and you are sorted for the weekend.
Just like it's cover, this book is a cute one. With a fine narrative style, the author takes you on a journey to the times when emails and yahoo messengers were a 'thing'. I do believe that content and simple English makes a very fine book and Ping is an example of that.
Pick up this book with a warm cup of coffee, snuggle into a blanket and you are sorted for the weekend.
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