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The Backbenchers: Unusual Fellows
Should schools be strict, a place where every written rule is followed to its last detail?
Or should school be a place which encourage free thinking not only through its books but also through its culture?
Jigyaasu Lele wants to be the Head Boy of the school and he believes that all rules are sacrosanct.
Laasya Khurana believes that the majority of the rules are just a waste of time and curb free thinking.
What happens when the two of them cannot stop clashing over their ideologies?
Or should school be a place which encourage free thinking not only through its books but also through its culture?
Jigyaasu Lele wants to be the Head Boy of the school and he believes that all rules are sacrosanct.
Laasya Khurana believes that the majority of the rules are just a waste of time and curb free thinking.
What happens when the two of them cannot stop clashing over their ideologies?
- GenresIndian Literature
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2020
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About the author
Sachin Garg
12 books186 followersSachin Garg is known for writing stories which not only ring a chord with the reader but also leaves him with a long lasting thought.
Described as an author worth checking out (MTV), A must read (Red FM) and a writer who will be enjoyed by all (Times of India), he continues to write stories which redefine numbers in the India Publishing Industry.
In his novel 'I'm Not Twenty Four', released in 2010, he has written an unusual story of a Delhi girl who landed in a small village in the middle of nowhere. The book received widespread commercial and critical acclaim and enjoyed prolonged stay on Bestseller lists.
Sachin is an Engineer from Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) and did his MBA from MDI, Gurgaon. Apart from books, he has a keen interest in strength training activities and travelling.
In 2011, he quit his day job to start his own venture in print media.
Described as an author worth checking out (MTV), A must read (Red FM) and a writer who will be enjoyed by all (Times of India), he continues to write stories which redefine numbers in the India Publishing Industry.
In his novel 'I'm Not Twenty Four', released in 2010, he has written an unusual story of a Delhi girl who landed in a small village in the middle of nowhere. The book received widespread commercial and critical acclaim and enjoyed prolonged stay on Bestseller lists.
Sachin is an Engineer from Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) and did his MBA from MDI, Gurgaon. Apart from books, he has a keen interest in strength training activities and travelling.
In 2011, he quit his day job to start his own venture in print media.
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April 15, 2020
I couldn’t resist picking this book up as seeing title and cover beca I really miss my school days. We had a lot of fun and after reading the blurb and title, I realised it’s based on school life and I want to relive that again. So I had to pick this book up. The story opens up with conversation of Jigyaasu and Radhika. They were supposed to join a new school of class 11 at Pragati Vidhyalaya. Jigyaasu Lele wants to be the head boy of the school and there is another important character Laasya Khurana, she is bit opposite character. She believes that rules are meant to be bent and broken. The story has been written considering point of view of both the characters. Read the book to unfold further plot as the book is short and much detailed blurb will lead to spoilers revelation. The first thing I liked about the plot is it’s written purely based on school life. I have read few books but they all are written half way and they shift the plot towards the adulthood romance love story. So this one is unique in nature. Author never shifted from core concept. All the little details have been mentioned properly that made me nostalgic. I liked the slight Hindi touch in conversation. That makes us believe that story is somewhere around us and touches our lives. The language of the book is lucid so that everyone can enjoy reading it. Narration style is smooth. Overall good one. Recommended from my side.
April 22, 2020
Beautiful
#📖𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘📚
𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆: The Backbenchers: Unusual Fellows
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Sachin Garg
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: Fiction
𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓: Grapevine
𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕: Kindle
𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 142
𝑴𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: The book is set entirely in the premise of a school and the impact of the activities on the teenagers. The two main characters are Jigyaasu and Laasya. We see both of their POV in the book. Both of them are as opposing in their ideals as opposing can be. Where Jigyaasu lives by following rules strictly, Laasya believes in free will and free thinking. Without going into details, I can say that the narrative in the story is as close as it gets when it comes to the on-goings in a school. I have read many books based in such premises but this one comes the closest depicting school activities. It is a very unique and fresh take on school life.
The character development is as good as it can get in 142 pages. I believe there are other books in the series, but the book reads well as a stand alone book, although there are hints in the climax that there may be a further story. The book touches on some important questions that we have about our education system, like can rules and free thinking go hand in hand?
As for the narration, the language is simple, because the book is written in a conversational tone, with hindi words strewn in between the dialogues, making them more relatable. Definitely give the book a read.
#📖𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘📚
𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆: The Backbenchers: Unusual Fellows
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Sachin Garg
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: Fiction
𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓: Grapevine
𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕: Kindle
𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 142
𝑴𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: The book is set entirely in the premise of a school and the impact of the activities on the teenagers. The two main characters are Jigyaasu and Laasya. We see both of their POV in the book. Both of them are as opposing in their ideals as opposing can be. Where Jigyaasu lives by following rules strictly, Laasya believes in free will and free thinking. Without going into details, I can say that the narrative in the story is as close as it gets when it comes to the on-goings in a school. I have read many books based in such premises but this one comes the closest depicting school activities. It is a very unique and fresh take on school life.
The character development is as good as it can get in 142 pages. I believe there are other books in the series, but the book reads well as a stand alone book, although there are hints in the climax that there may be a further story. The book touches on some important questions that we have about our education system, like can rules and free thinking go hand in hand?
As for the narration, the language is simple, because the book is written in a conversational tone, with hindi words strewn in between the dialogues, making them more relatable. Definitely give the book a read.
April 16, 2020
The story revolves around the school life and the fascinating characters Jigyasu and Laysa. The plot of the story is interesting and could relate to anyone's life. The concept of the story is about
1) Should schools be strict or
2) Should school be a place with free thinking?
Language used is simple and conversational.
Characters are strong and this book is helpful in shaping one's mind.
Narration is good.
Overall, a light read. I recommend this book to all.
1) Should schools be strict or
2) Should school be a place with free thinking?
Language used is simple and conversational.
Characters are strong and this book is helpful in shaping one's mind.
Narration is good.
Overall, a light read. I recommend this book to all.
May 28, 2020
‘The Backbenchers: Unusual Fellows’ by Sachin Garg is a book that is set in school. We follow the stories of a group of students some of whom have similar aspirations and some who are totally opposite to each other. So, Jigyaasu Lele is a very ambitious student and likes to stay updated with what is going on around him. He likes to follow rules and if he is not aware of them he might even go to the point of searching them and then following them. Whereas, Radhika is a happy go lucky girl and according to her rules are made so that our life is made simple and easy. Her motto in life is that we should follow only those rules that make sense. So, Jigyaasu wanted to know certain details about his new school and he tried to get them in his own ways but unfortunately fails. So, he approaches his best friend Radhika who uses her own ways to get the information and they are somewhat successful. On the very first day of the school Jigyaasu had an unpleasant encounter with Laasya. Laasya is a girl who has very different thinking and what she cares for the most is for everybody’s rights and freedom. She cannot tolerate or follow fake ideologies and believes in what she sees and feels is right. Then we have Neha who falls for Jigyaasu’s intelligence and wants to talk to him but Jigyaasu is firm that he doesn’t have time for all such things. Soon, things start taking place which according to Laasya is wrong and she protests against them but there is someone who wants to take advantage of this whole situation and gain a position at school. Will Laasya be successful in this protest of hers? Who is this that wants to make this situation to be favorable for him or her? Will Neha ever talk about her feelings to Jigyaasu? How will this story end? To know read ‘The Backbenchers’.
My Thoughts:
The plot is very interesting and it will surely make the readers go in their school days. The book will surely make the readers want to know more about how the story will progress. I was excited to see how the story will end for these characters only to find a cliffhanger. I just can’t wait to get my hands on the sequel.
The characters are well developed and each of them have their unique characteristics. The characters are written in such a manner that the readers will surely become close to them. As I progressed through the book it was as if I know each of them from long back. We all have encountered these characters somewhere in our school/college times. I liked each and every character but I wanted to know more about Noel Fernandes. I liked the friendship that Jigyaasu and Radhika have very less find a friend with whom we can share everything.
Language is simple and lucid. The narration is done beautifully. The pace of the story of the story is perfect.
The book cover is cute and perfect to the plot of the story. The title of the book is also interesting and is apt to the plot.
Overall, I must say that I enjoyed reading this book a lot and would surely recommend it to all.
My Thoughts:
The plot is very interesting and it will surely make the readers go in their school days. The book will surely make the readers want to know more about how the story will progress. I was excited to see how the story will end for these characters only to find a cliffhanger. I just can’t wait to get my hands on the sequel.
The characters are well developed and each of them have their unique characteristics. The characters are written in such a manner that the readers will surely become close to them. As I progressed through the book it was as if I know each of them from long back. We all have encountered these characters somewhere in our school/college times. I liked each and every character but I wanted to know more about Noel Fernandes. I liked the friendship that Jigyaasu and Radhika have very less find a friend with whom we can share everything.
Language is simple and lucid. The narration is done beautifully. The pace of the story of the story is perfect.
The book cover is cute and perfect to the plot of the story. The title of the book is also interesting and is apt to the plot.
Overall, I must say that I enjoyed reading this book a lot and would surely recommend it to all.
April 14, 2020
It is all of 162 pages and is a simple yet brilliant take on school life. It made me take a trip down the memory lane. I was a backbencher myself mostly because of my height, not that I wasn’t studious because I was and even I had a problem with breaking the rules. Even now it’s a problem. I get asked often why do I have to do it according to the rules always even at work. I was able to relate to the lead character Jigyaasu as I was like him during my school days and I was able to identify the other characters as my friends from school. This made reading the book so much more enjoyable.
The characters are strong and make the story interesting. Jigyaasu is an ambitious and clever student who follows rules to the T. He believes that rules are there for a reason. He wants to become the Head Boy of his new school. Radhika is Jigyaasu’s childhood friend who is simple and is a backbencher and enjoys life. Laasya Khurana is popular for not caring for the rules. All that matters to her are her rights and freedom. The story revolves around these characters and the plot becomes quite interesting and leaves you wanting to know more in the end. The narration is simple and easy to understand. The highlight of the book is the characterization and the plot. The ending is well written and is a perfect heads up for the next book as well.
All have good and bad memories of our school life. This book raises some important questions about rules at school and I think it’s important because school is the most important part of everyone’s life. It helps in shaping your character. It helps you to become who you are in society. I wish I was more like Radhika and Laasya from the book. More daring and independent like them. I wish I could go back to school, except for the part of the exam. Overall, it’s a fun read. I would rate it 4/5.
The characters are strong and make the story interesting. Jigyaasu is an ambitious and clever student who follows rules to the T. He believes that rules are there for a reason. He wants to become the Head Boy of his new school. Radhika is Jigyaasu’s childhood friend who is simple and is a backbencher and enjoys life. Laasya Khurana is popular for not caring for the rules. All that matters to her are her rights and freedom. The story revolves around these characters and the plot becomes quite interesting and leaves you wanting to know more in the end. The narration is simple and easy to understand. The highlight of the book is the characterization and the plot. The ending is well written and is a perfect heads up for the next book as well.
All have good and bad memories of our school life. This book raises some important questions about rules at school and I think it’s important because school is the most important part of everyone’s life. It helps in shaping your character. It helps you to become who you are in society. I wish I was more like Radhika and Laasya from the book. More daring and independent like them. I wish I could go back to school, except for the part of the exam. Overall, it’s a fun read. I would rate it 4/5.
May 5, 2020
It's all about staying ahead of the curve. 'The Backbenchers: Unusual Fellows' written by Sachin Garg is a school-time fun novel, surrounding the life of Jeegyasu and Laasya. Both studying in the 11th standard, find themselves in a situation that goes beyond studies. Should schools be as strict as it is? Will they be able to find their individuality?
Interesting... Very interesting. The thing that caught my interest was the names of the book. They are quite different, not something you would usually hear thrown about. The concept of the book revolved around a lot of topics, significantly inclining towards feminism and the motivation to grow. The two central characters were drastically different in nature. The best thing about the book was probably the ending. It explained a lot about Jeegyasu. His character reminded me a lot about 'Young Sheldon'. The novel was bold in its approach to teen fiction.
Yet, there were things that I was confused about. I couldn't understand the concept behind the book. The character building was lacking. Where is the story going is a question that remains unanswered? It would make quite a lot of sense if this book has a Part 2. But, for now, it sadly stays incomplete for me.
Overall, it's a fun book. Something serious in the context of something light.
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Interesting... Very interesting. The thing that caught my interest was the names of the book. They are quite different, not something you would usually hear thrown about. The concept of the book revolved around a lot of topics, significantly inclining towards feminism and the motivation to grow. The two central characters were drastically different in nature. The best thing about the book was probably the ending. It explained a lot about Jeegyasu. His character reminded me a lot about 'Young Sheldon'. The novel was bold in its approach to teen fiction.
Yet, there were things that I was confused about. I couldn't understand the concept behind the book. The character building was lacking. Where is the story going is a question that remains unanswered? It would make quite a lot of sense if this book has a Part 2. But, for now, it sadly stays incomplete for me.
Overall, it's a fun book. Something serious in the context of something light.
For more such detailed reviews, check out my bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mystic_tale...
April 12, 2020
The Backbenchers (Unusual Fellows) by Sachin Garg has a very fresh take on school life, its challenges and the rules that schools have. Sachin has taken up some very typical Indian teenagers who have lofty dreams, but their fiefdom is their school. Jigyaasu’s journey as a newcomer in the school, his struggles and information peddling, the bootlicking and the haughtiness of being a topper is the highlight of the book. On the other hand, Laasya Khurana is a known figure in the school because of her antics and the way he has worked on that storyline is interesting as well. I loved the treatment of the plot, simplistic yet brilliant. The ending makes the reader wanting for more and I, for one, want to see how things unfold in Pragati Vidyalaya.
The characters in the book are interesting and each of them has a unique vibe. Jigyaasu is a studious, ambitious and clever guy, who’s friends with Radhika, a simple backbencher who likes to enjoy life. Laasya is a girl who believes in standing up for what is right, no matter the price, and we have Noel, a character who’s a recent addition to Laasya’s life, but becomes her anchor, her moral support for her beliefs.
Overall, I loved the book
The characters in the book are interesting and each of them has a unique vibe. Jigyaasu is a studious, ambitious and clever guy, who’s friends with Radhika, a simple backbencher who likes to enjoy life. Laasya is a girl who believes in standing up for what is right, no matter the price, and we have Noel, a character who’s a recent addition to Laasya’s life, but becomes her anchor, her moral support for her beliefs.
Overall, I loved the book
December 29, 2020
The Backbenchers: Unusual Fellows talks about two individuals of opposing ideologies Jigyasu and Lyssa. They are young 16 years old studying in same school and come at crossroads with each other. What happens in their school lives? Do they understand each other? Do we understand the two?
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I really liked that the author approaches the two characters as individuals and also shows the counter attitude of the so called"mature" and "adults".
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We often think that an children or young adults don't have a mindset and this is where the author shows the mindspace of the protagonists in their interactions with their families.
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The story focuses on the experiences of two fellows and how they look at their lives and that of others.
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A very mature and a responsible young adult fiction by Indian author which gave the characters a backbone and the eye of the new generation which understand a lot more than adults deem them to be.
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I would especially like this book to be read by middle school kids and that adult (yes, you) to understand the young adult and take them as individuals with thinking minds and pasts.
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I really liked that the author approaches the two characters as individuals and also shows the counter attitude of the so called"mature" and "adults".
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We often think that an children or young adults don't have a mindset and this is where the author shows the mindspace of the protagonists in their interactions with their families.
.
The story focuses on the experiences of two fellows and how they look at their lives and that of others.
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A very mature and a responsible young adult fiction by Indian author which gave the characters a backbone and the eye of the new generation which understand a lot more than adults deem them to be.
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I would especially like this book to be read by middle school kids and that adult (yes, you) to understand the young adult and take them as individuals with thinking minds and pasts.
May 15, 2020
A nice story with many questions to ponder upon
The Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows is a story about Jigyaasu who wants to be head boy of the school as he believes that power is everything while Laasya, a strong headed girl who believes that rules must not be followed blindly and she stands up for anything she feels to be right. In this process she meets Noel with similar mindset and she gets someone to support her other than her father. To know what happens when Laasya encounters Jigyaasu and what happens when one strives to protect the rules and the other one to break the same rules, one must read the story.
Review:
- The cover is simple yet perfect for the plot.
- The title is apt for the story.
- The plot is unique portraying the mindsets of students and how few incidents have great impact on them.
- The narration made the story more engaging and interesting.
- The language is simple and easy to understand.
Overall, a nice story focussing on some baseless restrictions of the society and the narrow mindset which needs to be changed.
The Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows is a story about Jigyaasu who wants to be head boy of the school as he believes that power is everything while Laasya, a strong headed girl who believes that rules must not be followed blindly and she stands up for anything she feels to be right. In this process she meets Noel with similar mindset and she gets someone to support her other than her father. To know what happens when Laasya encounters Jigyaasu and what happens when one strives to protect the rules and the other one to break the same rules, one must read the story.
Review:
- The cover is simple yet perfect for the plot.
- The title is apt for the story.
- The plot is unique portraying the mindsets of students and how few incidents have great impact on them.
- The narration made the story more engaging and interesting.
- The language is simple and easy to understand.
Overall, a nice story focussing on some baseless restrictions of the society and the narrow mindset which needs to be changed.
May 14, 2020
The Backbenchers by Sachin Garg is a book based entirely on school life of two individuals having quite different perspectives. Both of them are sixteen years old and study in same school. They encounters each other somehow and the story progresses. It shows what occurs when one makes a tremendous effort to protect the rules and the other neglects the objective and breaks these rules. Curious ? Read the book.
I felt nostalgic while reading this book. I recalled my school days as I lost in thoughts with the profound details of school environment cleverly narrated by author. The characters are strong and very relatable. Vivid narration and well portrayed occurrences in addition with cordial characters makes the story highly engaging.
Overall it's a pleasant story with some peculiar questions to contemplate upon.
Ratings : 3.8/5
I felt nostalgic while reading this book. I recalled my school days as I lost in thoughts with the profound details of school environment cleverly narrated by author. The characters are strong and very relatable. Vivid narration and well portrayed occurrences in addition with cordial characters makes the story highly engaging.
Overall it's a pleasant story with some peculiar questions to contemplate upon.
Ratings : 3.8/5
August 17, 2020
Week 33 Book 45
The Backbenchers by Sachin Garg
Rating: 3/5
This book is set in a high school and revolves around 2 teenagers and their friends, their goals and aspirations, their life.
Jigyasu Lele is a go getter and wants to be at the top, at any cost.
Laasya Khurana is a rebel with a cause, who is not fazed by anything.
They lock horns at school - Jigyasu hell bent on maintaining discipline and following rules, and Laasya stubborn about flouting them and questioning authority.
The book is decently written, though it is slow paced. There is tons of nostalgia as one is transported back to school days. It ends abruptly, but it promises a sequel. Although it is more for young adults/teens rather than a 37 year old like me, it was intriguing enough for me to want to read the sequel!
The Backbenchers by Sachin Garg
Rating: 3/5
This book is set in a high school and revolves around 2 teenagers and their friends, their goals and aspirations, their life.
Jigyasu Lele is a go getter and wants to be at the top, at any cost.
Laasya Khurana is a rebel with a cause, who is not fazed by anything.
They lock horns at school - Jigyasu hell bent on maintaining discipline and following rules, and Laasya stubborn about flouting them and questioning authority.
The book is decently written, though it is slow paced. There is tons of nostalgia as one is transported back to school days. It ends abruptly, but it promises a sequel. Although it is more for young adults/teens rather than a 37 year old like me, it was intriguing enough for me to want to read the sequel!
April 9, 2020
Yet another day yet another marvelous creation from sachin garg. This guy can seriously make you fall in love with his words and you will just sit there absorbing it all and realizing how deep his words will touch you..
Really loved the characters their mentality and the way he portrait them with his words..
whoever is reading this review just trust me and give this book a chance, you will definitely after reading this will look at your life in a way for respectful manner and hopefully will turn into a more responsible citizen !
Really loved the characters their mentality and the way he portrait them with his words..
whoever is reading this review just trust me and give this book a chance, you will definitely after reading this will look at your life in a way for respectful manner and hopefully will turn into a more responsible citizen !
April 9, 2020
My warning to all readers: this is not the average Indian young adult book. Characters are much closer to real teenagers, and are not simply "good and evil". Written in easy, conversational language. Makes for a light read in the prose, but asks some nice meta questions in the background.
While the author has kept us guessing about what could happen in the next book, this book also offers enough resolution on its own. Good read.
While the author has kept us guessing about what could happen in the next book, this book also offers enough resolution on its own. Good read.
May 16, 2020
The Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows is a short read woth 162 pagesThe Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows. The story revolves around Jigyasu and Laysa. The school life of them with both good and evil are narrated. What does their school life tell us? What are their thoughts and ideology?
The book is simple and one sit read. It was wonderful experience to recollect my own school days. Plot is gripping. Well written by the author. Language is simple and easy to read. Recommended to all.
The book is simple and one sit read. It was wonderful experience to recollect my own school days. Plot is gripping. Well written by the author. Language is simple and easy to read. Recommended to all.
April 29, 2020
The characters, the story, characters' backstories are so damn relatable. I mean we all have had a crazy phase in our school lives and college lives and this book brings back memories!
This a sweet read, if slice-of-life is your thing. I enjoyed it and eagerly waiting for the next parts!😍
This a sweet read, if slice-of-life is your thing. I enjoyed it and eagerly waiting for the next parts!😍
May 21, 2020
Book Title: The Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows
Author: Sachin Garg
Format: Kindle
Book Title:
The title of the book ' The Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows' is funny and witty.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is a cartoon representation of a young girl and guy in their school uniforms, riding bicycles but in the opposite direction.
My review:
The story about two school teenagers Laasya and Jigyaasu along with many add-ons a nice read. Setup in a school background with a realistic view of school life, the author has created a sweet story. The story, the characters and the incidents mentioned in the story are so warm to read.
What I like:
1. The simple setting of the story in a school
2. The characters of the protagonists who are very realistic
3. The mention of school tasks and activities is nostalgic
4. The petty fights, the cute conversations, etc., are very good to read
5. the apprehension faced by the school kids when they join a new school is well illustrated.
What I didn't like:
It is a simple story and there is nothing to be disliked, Serious readers may find the book difficult to pounce upon.
Characters:
All the characters are sketched nice and relatable to one's school life.
Narration:
The narration is clear and simple without much ado of twists and turns.
Language & Grammar:
Good language with nice vocabulary is found in the book.
My Final Verdict:
Simple and funny!
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: Sachin Garg
Format: Kindle
Book Title:
The title of the book ' The Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows' is funny and witty.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is a cartoon representation of a young girl and guy in their school uniforms, riding bicycles but in the opposite direction.
My review:
The story about two school teenagers Laasya and Jigyaasu along with many add-ons a nice read. Setup in a school background with a realistic view of school life, the author has created a sweet story. The story, the characters and the incidents mentioned in the story are so warm to read.
What I like:
1. The simple setting of the story in a school
2. The characters of the protagonists who are very realistic
3. The mention of school tasks and activities is nostalgic
4. The petty fights, the cute conversations, etc., are very good to read
5. the apprehension faced by the school kids when they join a new school is well illustrated.
What I didn't like:
It is a simple story and there is nothing to be disliked, Serious readers may find the book difficult to pounce upon.
Characters:
All the characters are sketched nice and relatable to one's school life.
Narration:
The narration is clear and simple without much ado of twists and turns.
Language & Grammar:
Good language with nice vocabulary is found in the book.
My Final Verdict:
Simple and funny!
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
June 2, 2024
The Backbenchers by Sachin Garg is a book set up to depict the honest school life that every indian teenager encounters. The narrartive deals with different point of views in such a way that reader finds both of them relatable and true to the world.
Readers will find much to admire in this absorbing page turning book.
The best part about the book that I liked a lot was that both the protagonists had a ring of authenticity to them.
The book presents an amalgam of challenges, struggles, ambitions and what not.
The plot was gripping, strong, a bit cliche but worthy enough for me to recommend it.
The ending was well writtten and nuanced.
The author has put his best foot forward with the writing style. Its simple, intricate and when combined with a good storyline that the author manages to not divert ftom to give it a touch of a school romance, it lands a punch.
The cover is ofcourse very vibrant and the title goes correctly with the content and the blurb is true to the story.
In a nutshell, it was one hell of a read which is definitely worth a shot!
Readers will find much to admire in this absorbing page turning book.
The best part about the book that I liked a lot was that both the protagonists had a ring of authenticity to them.
The book presents an amalgam of challenges, struggles, ambitions and what not.
The plot was gripping, strong, a bit cliche but worthy enough for me to recommend it.
The ending was well writtten and nuanced.
The author has put his best foot forward with the writing style. Its simple, intricate and when combined with a good storyline that the author manages to not divert ftom to give it a touch of a school romance, it lands a punch.
The cover is ofcourse very vibrant and the title goes correctly with the content and the blurb is true to the story.
In a nutshell, it was one hell of a read which is definitely worth a shot!
May 2, 2020
The Backbenchers - Unusual Fellows by Sachin Garg is a trip to nostalgia and something that provides perspective to what we have allowed to go so easily which is our childhood and school life.
Through two characters of different ideologies, author has weaved an interesting tale of school life which every one can probably relate to. The plot is quite amazing with a free flowing narration which makes us feel like reading what we have experienced.
Both characters are mature and strongly created with their ideologies in mind to keep the theme of story intact, the surrounding environment mentioned in the story is so pleasing.
The book talks about rules that we as a child could not really decide are right or wrong, but it's good that these things are talked about in a story, the good part being the story is very much intact.
Overall a very good read and is a recommendation for all, especially students.
Through two characters of different ideologies, author has weaved an interesting tale of school life which every one can probably relate to. The plot is quite amazing with a free flowing narration which makes us feel like reading what we have experienced.
Both characters are mature and strongly created with their ideologies in mind to keep the theme of story intact, the surrounding environment mentioned in the story is so pleasing.
The book talks about rules that we as a child could not really decide are right or wrong, but it's good that these things are talked about in a story, the good part being the story is very much intact.
Overall a very good read and is a recommendation for all, especially students.
May 3, 2020
This one will surely take you to a nostalgia trip. It made me laugh and cry and brought back a lot of memories. This one teaches us to live life a little stress free and to live with excitement. Because kon jaane kal ho na ho?
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