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IT ALL HAPPENED IN A SCHOOL
od & Guru Convent is a rather ill-reputed school run jointly by the managing committees of a Church and a Gurudwara because the heads of both the parties have vested interests. Thanks to nepotism, most of the students are on concessions and the faculty is incompetent. An amalgam of two religions, the school is where sexual peccadilloes and minor criminality are common.
Soubhagya Kaushik, an enthusiastic young teacher with an ethical approach towards his profession, joins the school. However, his consummate passion for teaching does not go down well with his colleagues while his uncompromising attitude paints him as a difficult employee in the books of the management. Soubhagya manages to win the hearts of students with his innovative ideas but his conflicts with management keep growing.
Pankhudi, a nursery teacher and the colleague for whom Soubhagya has some feelings, is raped and murdered by the libertine Sam Tito, who is the son of the vice-chairman of the managing committee.
Soubhagya’s voice for justice is squashed.
And then, a girl of class one, Pia Simon, is raped in the school. This time, he has vital clues about the offender.
Does Soubhagya manage to get justice to the little girl?
To what extent does the management go to stop Soubhagya?
What wins- the power of the employer or grit of the employee?
Does Pia survive or succumb to the brutality?
Soubhagya Kaushik, an enthusiastic young teacher with an ethical approach towards his profession, joins the school. However, his consummate passion for teaching does not go down well with his colleagues while his uncompromising attitude paints him as a difficult employee in the books of the management. Soubhagya manages to win the hearts of students with his innovative ideas but his conflicts with management keep growing.
Pankhudi, a nursery teacher and the colleague for whom Soubhagya has some feelings, is raped and murdered by the libertine Sam Tito, who is the son of the vice-chairman of the managing committee.
Soubhagya’s voice for justice is squashed.
And then, a girl of class one, Pia Simon, is raped in the school. This time, he has vital clues about the offender.
Does Soubhagya manage to get justice to the little girl?
To what extent does the management go to stop Soubhagya?
What wins- the power of the employer or grit of the employee?
Does Pia survive or succumb to the brutality?
228 pages, Paperback
First published June 25, 2020
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About the author
Gaurav Sharma Lakhi
9 books14 followersGaurav Sharma Lakhi is an Indian author. His first novel was ‘LOVE @ AIR FORCE’ which is a bildungsroman literary novel on the lives of Airmen.
His pen has also produced RAPESCARS...They Never Heal (2014) and DAWN AT DUSK (2016).
His fourth book is UNBUDGETED INNOCENCE which is an anthology of children's stories.
'It All Happened In A School' is his fifth book.
All his books have been published by Petals Publishers and Distributors.
He also contributed a poem in ‘THE ESSENCE OF ETERNAL HAPPINESS’ which is a collection of poems from 29 poets from six countries.
Lunacy for his dreams, he claims, has helped him being a writer. As a writer, he doesn’t want to be just a storyteller but yearns to create a stir.
He can be contacted at, gauravinfinity2009@gmail.com
His pen has also produced RAPESCARS...They Never Heal (2014) and DAWN AT DUSK (2016).
His fourth book is UNBUDGETED INNOCENCE which is an anthology of children's stories.
'It All Happened In A School' is his fifth book.
All his books have been published by Petals Publishers and Distributors.
He also contributed a poem in ‘THE ESSENCE OF ETERNAL HAPPINESS’ which is a collection of poems from 29 poets from six countries.
Lunacy for his dreams, he claims, has helped him being a writer. As a writer, he doesn’t want to be just a storyteller but yearns to create a stir.
He can be contacted at, gauravinfinity2009@gmail.com
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July 14, 2020
It All Happened In A School: by Gaurav Sharma Lakhi
God and Guru Convent is a school run together by the managing committees of a Church and a Gurudwara because the heads of both the parties have awarded interests. It isn't a book just a story sewed to entertain bibliomaniac. It’s an untying book about what happens in the private school in the name imparting education. It addresses about all the possible things that happen in an administration who runs the school, the infection of corruption, and the political power. I like the character soubhagya who's well matured and who stands for what's right. And, what I didn't like is, the storyline which addresses about Amartha who pulling her blouse away to spray puff and Harjeet Singh eyes lit up viewing the strap of her brassiere. I feel like that's unnecessary to this plot 'tho is was school environment. Overall, it was good experience, and eye opener.
God and Guru Convent is a school run together by the managing committees of a Church and a Gurudwara because the heads of both the parties have awarded interests. It isn't a book just a story sewed to entertain bibliomaniac. It’s an untying book about what happens in the private school in the name imparting education. It addresses about all the possible things that happen in an administration who runs the school, the infection of corruption, and the political power. I like the character soubhagya who's well matured and who stands for what's right. And, what I didn't like is, the storyline which addresses about Amartha who pulling her blouse away to spray puff and Harjeet Singh eyes lit up viewing the strap of her brassiere. I feel like that's unnecessary to this plot 'tho is was school environment. Overall, it was good experience, and eye opener.
July 4, 2020
As a parent and as a teacher it's source of our constant fear that how safe our kids in school and how to keep our kids safe in school. In recent years ,there is a considerable rise in reporting of crime in school against kids.
This book is centered around one such crime ,and will leave you in deep thought about the corrupt system and few good teachers who are still not fallen at hand of school administrators.
The story revolves around a school, God & Guru convent ,which is a joint venture of Sikh and Christian community. The school runs amid different layers of politics,power games and tug of war between both of the communities. The teacher were of mostly favored one or resigned to their fate one ,when Soubhagya joined the school,despite being none of it. How he tried to changed the system and how he fall victim on hand of corrupt and arrogant school administration is ,this story is all about. How incident after incidents shook not only foundation of the school but also the faith of our narrator Harjeet is an intriguing tale to read. You have to read it to know more.
This is my fourth book by the author and I must say ,its his masterpiece. The way the story progresses ,the way plot is executed is amazing. The plot is strong ,and narration is superb.
The language used is lucid. You will feel like scenes are playing infront of your eyes.
This is a thought provoking and soul searching book !!
A must read !!
This book is centered around one such crime ,and will leave you in deep thought about the corrupt system and few good teachers who are still not fallen at hand of school administrators.
The story revolves around a school, God & Guru convent ,which is a joint venture of Sikh and Christian community. The school runs amid different layers of politics,power games and tug of war between both of the communities. The teacher were of mostly favored one or resigned to their fate one ,when Soubhagya joined the school,despite being none of it. How he tried to changed the system and how he fall victim on hand of corrupt and arrogant school administration is ,this story is all about. How incident after incidents shook not only foundation of the school but also the faith of our narrator Harjeet is an intriguing tale to read. You have to read it to know more.
This is my fourth book by the author and I must say ,its his masterpiece. The way the story progresses ,the way plot is executed is amazing. The plot is strong ,and narration is superb.
The language used is lucid. You will feel like scenes are playing infront of your eyes.
This is a thought provoking and soul searching book !!
A must read !!
June 29, 2020
A big round of applause for author Gaurav Sharma
A big round of applause to the author Gaurav Sharma for writing this story about the scary truth which all new but don't talk about. There is nothing in this story which is unheard of or unimaginable but it is about everything that we see and conveniently ignore.
A must read for the parents whose children go to schools.
A big round of applause to the author Gaurav Sharma for writing this story about the scary truth which all new but don't talk about. There is nothing in this story which is unheard of or unimaginable but it is about everything that we see and conveniently ignore.
A must read for the parents whose children go to schools.
August 24, 2020
It All Happenned in a School is set in a private school. It gives a glimpse of the life in the school for the teachers and the students, their every day struggles and challenges to tackle the forces that play around them. This is a story about teachers learning to connect with students, fellow teachers and administrators. It is an honest portrayal of all the feelings, good and bad, that teachers experience. An enlightening and realistic read.
August 17, 2020
This book raises pertinent questions about the privatisation of education. Who are the people who get grants to institutional land, what are the background checks in place.. these are the questions that will haunt you after reading the book!
Another glaring aspect is the humanisation of teachers and other school management and staff. After all, teachers do have a life, but we never expect it to inter-lap with the lives of the students. We imagine an invisible line between the private and professional lives of teachers, but what if some teachers are unable to acknowledge that line?
It’s a brutal story about the rape of teacher, and the rape of a really young student! It makes you wonder if our children are safe in the schools.
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The Story:
God & Guru Convent is a rather ill-reputed school run jointly by the managing committees of a Church and a Gurudwara because the heads of both the parties have vested interests. Thanks to nepotism, most of the students are on concessions and the faculty is incompetent. An amalgam of two religions, the school is where sexual peccadilloes and minor criminality are common.
Soubhagya Kaushik, an enthusiastic young teacher with an ethical approach towards his profession, joins the school. However, his consummate passion for teaching does not go down well with his colleagues while his uncompromising attitude paints him as a difficult employee in the books of the management. Soubhagya manages to win the hearts of students with his innovative ideas but his conflicts with management keep growing.
Pankhudi, a nursery teacher and the colleague for whom Soubhagya has some feelings, is raped and murdered by the libertine Sam Tito, who is the son of the vice-chairman of the managing committee.
Soubhagya’s voice for justice is squashed. And then, a girl of class one, Pia Simon, is raped in the school. This time, he has vital clues about the offender.
Does Soubhagya manage to get justice to the little girl?
To what extent does the management go to stop Soubhagya?
Another glaring aspect is the humanisation of teachers and other school management and staff. After all, teachers do have a life, but we never expect it to inter-lap with the lives of the students. We imagine an invisible line between the private and professional lives of teachers, but what if some teachers are unable to acknowledge that line?
It’s a brutal story about the rape of teacher, and the rape of a really young student! It makes you wonder if our children are safe in the schools.
~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~
The Story:
God & Guru Convent is a rather ill-reputed school run jointly by the managing committees of a Church and a Gurudwara because the heads of both the parties have vested interests. Thanks to nepotism, most of the students are on concessions and the faculty is incompetent. An amalgam of two religions, the school is where sexual peccadilloes and minor criminality are common.
Soubhagya Kaushik, an enthusiastic young teacher with an ethical approach towards his profession, joins the school. However, his consummate passion for teaching does not go down well with his colleagues while his uncompromising attitude paints him as a difficult employee in the books of the management. Soubhagya manages to win the hearts of students with his innovative ideas but his conflicts with management keep growing.
Pankhudi, a nursery teacher and the colleague for whom Soubhagya has some feelings, is raped and murdered by the libertine Sam Tito, who is the son of the vice-chairman of the managing committee.
Soubhagya’s voice for justice is squashed. And then, a girl of class one, Pia Simon, is raped in the school. This time, he has vital clues about the offender.
Does Soubhagya manage to get justice to the little girl?
To what extent does the management go to stop Soubhagya?
September 20, 2020
Book Title: It All Happened In A School
Author: Gaurav Sharma
Format: Kindle
My Thoughts:
Of late, New-age Indian authors have written books on either myth-fiction or complete fiction with the romance genre as the backdrop. But, sometimes readers get to read books that fall under the Realistic Fiction category. Fortunately, I have happened to read such books in this year. But, again to be precise I haven't read a story like ' It all happened in a school '.
When it comes to realistic fiction, this genre portrays the world as it is. It contains no fantasy, no supernatural elements, and it usually depicts ordinary people going about the business of daily living, with all its joys, sorrow, successes, and failures. Generally in good realistic fiction, the characters are engaging, the dialogue is believable, the plot is fresh and original, the story setting is true to life, the problems faced by the characters are honestly portrayed.
In this book, Author Gaurav Sharma has done with the plot something similar that I have stated above. Because, when there is so much chaos in the society regarding religions, here in the story the school is run by two different belief systems which are hardcore fiction but the agenda of the management in the story is well described. Likewise, there are certain scenes where unruly kids and their behaviors with teachers are mentioned. This seems to be true because I have heard such incidents. Well, it is all from the home where a kid learns the initial steps. In this connection, the author also pinpoints the parents to be careful in their ways.
The book also addresses a teacher's struggle to cope up with the politics played when he or she stands up to the ethics and rules. It is not fair to say that every school has this but certainly, many incidents have proved that these politics in various ways, manners, and shapes do exist. With such virtues, the author introduces the readers with the character Soubhagya. He is loved by the students because of many reasons but becomes a squint in the eyes of the management. As a result, he starts facing tormenting troubles in the school. He unearths certain atrocities and crimes that have happened in the school and hence is under the radar of the top management. With revenge involved, the management often tortures Soubhagya in various ways. What are those incidents that Soubhagya brought into light is the crux of the story.
With the characters of Harjeet and Soubhagya, the book ' It All Happened In A School ' is a good gripping story. I noticed, the title says ' IN A SCHOOL ', which can be redirected to many such schools that have been facing these incidents.
What to expect from the story?
The book is a very good entertainer in terms of story, characters, and incidents mentioned. It is also a good mix of drama, emotions, grit with sufficient amounts of thrill. The book is a complicated story with an unseen ending and unexpected events.
Who can read?
The book is not for any student other than students in professional courses. There are mature elements in the story along with dirty politics that may pollute the minds of young people. The book is strictly for adults and parents because with their strong and balanced minds the story can be read and understood. The book also acts as a whistleblower to all those parents who sometimes fall for prestige, status, name, fame, and posh localities but fail to adhere to the basic ethics of teaching and developing young minds.
What is the storyline?
The story is set up in a private school in one of the biggest cities in India. The story from the initial pages gives a glimpse of the life in the school for the teachers and the students, their every day struggles and challenges to tackle the politics and games that play around them. This is a story about teachers learning to connect with students, fellow teachers, and administrators.
My take on the characters
The characters in the story are dynamic, strong, and sometimes hateful. There are some incidents mentioned that will stay on the nerve of the readers. The scope and strength of the characters which are both on the good and evil side of the human psyche are well sketched. Because of the real incidents perfectly combined with fiction, the characters look alive.
Not to forget to mention the character of Harjeet, the central character through whose eyes the readers read the story is extremely satisfying and interesting.
How good is the Author's writing style
This is Gaurav Sharma's fourth book and his previous works have all been well received by the readers. across. In this book, 'It All Happened In A School', with the help of Harjeet, the central character through whose eyes the readers do not only read the story but also visualize it. This kind of writing is witnessed if the story has strength and the characters portray real-time emotions.
The book also happens to give the readers a word of caution before taking any step regarding their kids' education. This of writing is of late not so common and thus I appreciate the author Gaurav Sharma for giving the society such a book. As the saying goes, Literature changes the face of society, this book surely does its job.
How entertaining is the book?
The book is based on certain real events that everyone has witnessed across the country on media. Because of this realistic fiction and many such incidents known, the book entertains and hooks the reader. The language and the narration are appealing. With dialogues and conversations that reflect the present times, the book stands as an entertainer.
Final Verdict
Reality and recent events are explained clearly
Rating:
4/5
Author: Gaurav Sharma
Format: Kindle
My Thoughts:
Of late, New-age Indian authors have written books on either myth-fiction or complete fiction with the romance genre as the backdrop. But, sometimes readers get to read books that fall under the Realistic Fiction category. Fortunately, I have happened to read such books in this year. But, again to be precise I haven't read a story like ' It all happened in a school '.
When it comes to realistic fiction, this genre portrays the world as it is. It contains no fantasy, no supernatural elements, and it usually depicts ordinary people going about the business of daily living, with all its joys, sorrow, successes, and failures. Generally in good realistic fiction, the characters are engaging, the dialogue is believable, the plot is fresh and original, the story setting is true to life, the problems faced by the characters are honestly portrayed.
In this book, Author Gaurav Sharma has done with the plot something similar that I have stated above. Because, when there is so much chaos in the society regarding religions, here in the story the school is run by two different belief systems which are hardcore fiction but the agenda of the management in the story is well described. Likewise, there are certain scenes where unruly kids and their behaviors with teachers are mentioned. This seems to be true because I have heard such incidents. Well, it is all from the home where a kid learns the initial steps. In this connection, the author also pinpoints the parents to be careful in their ways.
The book also addresses a teacher's struggle to cope up with the politics played when he or she stands up to the ethics and rules. It is not fair to say that every school has this but certainly, many incidents have proved that these politics in various ways, manners, and shapes do exist. With such virtues, the author introduces the readers with the character Soubhagya. He is loved by the students because of many reasons but becomes a squint in the eyes of the management. As a result, he starts facing tormenting troubles in the school. He unearths certain atrocities and crimes that have happened in the school and hence is under the radar of the top management. With revenge involved, the management often tortures Soubhagya in various ways. What are those incidents that Soubhagya brought into light is the crux of the story.
With the characters of Harjeet and Soubhagya, the book ' It All Happened In A School ' is a good gripping story. I noticed, the title says ' IN A SCHOOL ', which can be redirected to many such schools that have been facing these incidents.
What to expect from the story?
The book is a very good entertainer in terms of story, characters, and incidents mentioned. It is also a good mix of drama, emotions, grit with sufficient amounts of thrill. The book is a complicated story with an unseen ending and unexpected events.
Who can read?
The book is not for any student other than students in professional courses. There are mature elements in the story along with dirty politics that may pollute the minds of young people. The book is strictly for adults and parents because with their strong and balanced minds the story can be read and understood. The book also acts as a whistleblower to all those parents who sometimes fall for prestige, status, name, fame, and posh localities but fail to adhere to the basic ethics of teaching and developing young minds.
What is the storyline?
The story is set up in a private school in one of the biggest cities in India. The story from the initial pages gives a glimpse of the life in the school for the teachers and the students, their every day struggles and challenges to tackle the politics and games that play around them. This is a story about teachers learning to connect with students, fellow teachers, and administrators.
My take on the characters
The characters in the story are dynamic, strong, and sometimes hateful. There are some incidents mentioned that will stay on the nerve of the readers. The scope and strength of the characters which are both on the good and evil side of the human psyche are well sketched. Because of the real incidents perfectly combined with fiction, the characters look alive.
Not to forget to mention the character of Harjeet, the central character through whose eyes the readers read the story is extremely satisfying and interesting.
How good is the Author's writing style
This is Gaurav Sharma's fourth book and his previous works have all been well received by the readers. across. In this book, 'It All Happened In A School', with the help of Harjeet, the central character through whose eyes the readers do not only read the story but also visualize it. This kind of writing is witnessed if the story has strength and the characters portray real-time emotions.
The book also happens to give the readers a word of caution before taking any step regarding their kids' education. This of writing is of late not so common and thus I appreciate the author Gaurav Sharma for giving the society such a book. As the saying goes, Literature changes the face of society, this book surely does its job.
How entertaining is the book?
The book is based on certain real events that everyone has witnessed across the country on media. Because of this realistic fiction and many such incidents known, the book entertains and hooks the reader. The language and the narration are appealing. With dialogues and conversations that reflect the present times, the book stands as an entertainer.
Final Verdict
Reality and recent events are explained clearly
Rating:
4/5
September 12, 2020
Set in the backdrop of a private school, this book is an account of the life in the school for the teachers and the students, their struggles, their wrongdoings and a lot more. As the school is named as God and Guru Convent, it is run together by the managing committees of a Church and a Gurudwara.
Without generalizing all, this book talks about the reality of private schools where power, money, gossips and ass-licking rules over the need of education. Even most of the teachers lack the enthusiasm to teach innovatively or take their jobs seriously. The story revolves mostly around Soubhagya, who is freshly appointed as a teacher in the school. He can be called as the protagonist of the story, but I believe all characters are equally important.
Harjeet Singh is another important character in the story, and also, a spokesperson of the author’s thoughts and opinions. His characterization is important to understand where all other characters stand. He is surely a great human being and a friend to Soubhagya, but he’s not as daring as Soubhagya is.
Some of the other important characters in this book are Pankhudi, Vandana, Stephen Thomas, Kulwant Kaur, Amartha, Mrs Dhingra and many more. The reason I am mentioning these characters is that this book is not about black or white characters, but about the kind of sides we all have. If Soubhagya becomes what a person should be, it is because he seeks to learn.
Coming to the story, this author has focused more on describing the school events/incidents than keeping a one-layered story. The only thing was that a few imperative incidents in the book, which were written in the last few chapters, were not described properly. Those chapters needed the most attention, keeping in mind that those incidents were horrendous.
I liked the way the author has given an account of a private school. Characterization is good. The writing style is simple. The cover looks okay.
Overall, it is a good read.
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Without generalizing all, this book talks about the reality of private schools where power, money, gossips and ass-licking rules over the need of education. Even most of the teachers lack the enthusiasm to teach innovatively or take their jobs seriously. The story revolves mostly around Soubhagya, who is freshly appointed as a teacher in the school. He can be called as the protagonist of the story, but I believe all characters are equally important.
Harjeet Singh is another important character in the story, and also, a spokesperson of the author’s thoughts and opinions. His characterization is important to understand where all other characters stand. He is surely a great human being and a friend to Soubhagya, but he’s not as daring as Soubhagya is.
Some of the other important characters in this book are Pankhudi, Vandana, Stephen Thomas, Kulwant Kaur, Amartha, Mrs Dhingra and many more. The reason I am mentioning these characters is that this book is not about black or white characters, but about the kind of sides we all have. If Soubhagya becomes what a person should be, it is because he seeks to learn.
Coming to the story, this author has focused more on describing the school events/incidents than keeping a one-layered story. The only thing was that a few imperative incidents in the book, which were written in the last few chapters, were not described properly. Those chapters needed the most attention, keeping in mind that those incidents were horrendous.
I liked the way the author has given an account of a private school. Characterization is good. The writing style is simple. The cover looks okay.
Overall, it is a good read.
.
July 3, 2020
It all happened in a school is not just a story weaved to entertain you. It’s an eye opening book about what all happens in a private school in the name imparting education. It talks about all the possible things that happen in a management run school- how not only students but teachers also run rumour mills, how coming to school and taking a lecture is just a task to finish and nothing else, how management politics is more interesting than talking about innovative ways to teach.
How unruly kids can be when they come from resourceful families, how they think world is their Daddy bought playground and they don’t know how to respect people for what they do.
In the end if focuses on why it all began in the first place- the corrupt managers. For them, money and power is everything and they can get away from anything even something as heinous as Rape and murder.
This book projects everything through the eyes of Harjeet Singh, once an energetic, able teacher who has long given up the hope of being true to his profession. The book talks about everything that’s going wrong in a school, unsuitable candidates getting job, non competent teachers. How people with power or connection think it is right to do what they deem fit. A teacher is raped and killed, a 5 year old student is raped and these heinous crimes are done by people connected to management of the school.
The book ends on a sad note, like a slap on our helplessness. A sad reality. Isn’t it?
How unruly kids can be when they come from resourceful families, how they think world is their Daddy bought playground and they don’t know how to respect people for what they do.
In the end if focuses on why it all began in the first place- the corrupt managers. For them, money and power is everything and they can get away from anything even something as heinous as Rape and murder.
This book projects everything through the eyes of Harjeet Singh, once an energetic, able teacher who has long given up the hope of being true to his profession. The book talks about everything that’s going wrong in a school, unsuitable candidates getting job, non competent teachers. How people with power or connection think it is right to do what they deem fit. A teacher is raped and killed, a 5 year old student is raped and these heinous crimes are done by people connected to management of the school.
The book ends on a sad note, like a slap on our helplessness. A sad reality. Isn’t it?
September 2, 2020
The prologue shook me to the core and his words that explained the sufferings broke my heart! And I'm so sure if anyone read this prologue, they won't leave without continuing the book!
This book starts in March 2002 in Harjeet Singh, a language teacher's point of view. The school he is working is managed together by members of a church and a Gurudwara. It's a place where nepotism dwell and that's why most of the teachers are either Christian or Sikhs.
Soubhagya Koushik has just joined the school and attracted everyone's interest through his innovative methods of teaching. Could anyone teach maths in terrace? Soubhagya could! By this goodness, he became the favourite among the students. He also has some feelings on Pankhudi, a newly joint nursery school teacher.
An unfortunate hits the place when Pankhudi was raped and killed. Soubhagya wants to bring out the truth but it isn't that easy amidst people with power! The unfortunate follows and a 5 years old girl is also raped! Could Soubhagya manage to bring out the truth?
Talking about the writing style, it is smooth with conversations that are natural. Be it the official meetings or friendly chats, be it the description of teachers or their mindset, the author has hooked with the the naturalness of writing.
This book starts in March 2002 in Harjeet Singh, a language teacher's point of view. The school he is working is managed together by members of a church and a Gurudwara. It's a place where nepotism dwell and that's why most of the teachers are either Christian or Sikhs.
Soubhagya Koushik has just joined the school and attracted everyone's interest through his innovative methods of teaching. Could anyone teach maths in terrace? Soubhagya could! By this goodness, he became the favourite among the students. He also has some feelings on Pankhudi, a newly joint nursery school teacher.
An unfortunate hits the place when Pankhudi was raped and killed. Soubhagya wants to bring out the truth but it isn't that easy amidst people with power! The unfortunate follows and a 5 years old girl is also raped! Could Soubhagya manage to bring out the truth?
Talking about the writing style, it is smooth with conversations that are natural. Be it the official meetings or friendly chats, be it the description of teachers or their mindset, the author has hooked with the the naturalness of writing.
July 6, 2020
What I like:
Author woven the narration flawlessly, described minute to minute details of the staffroom ambience superbly, which make you more curious to proceed further with the story.
Now a day’s most authors don’t want to target Religious-Biased concept, but Gaurav fearlessly revealed some draconian biasedness in his book and also put a question mark on the deeds and administration of Private schools run by Business honchos.
Character Development of Harjit Singh was remarkable; the thing I liked in Character of Harjit Singh was his loyalty towards his Wife, although he has some flirty ingredients inbuilt.
Comparison between Pakistan & Toilet, Degree-Diploma concept made me ROFL.
What I don’t like:
In the beginning of the story, Soubhagya was calm, quit but as story goes further, his character changed drastically without any reason (he knew from starting about the administration God & Guru Convent, Author exaggerated his character).
Author hasn’t justice with Pankhudi Character, development of Pankhundi’s character is totally awful and I failed to connect with her and her ordeal. It could have been better.
Author exaggerated the staffroom drama which turned the story boring at few point. I was expecting more in climax but it seemed that Author just in a hoard to finish the book as soon as possible.
Recommendation:
If you are bored form chick-lit (Favorite genre of Indian Publishing Industry) then this a good book to proceed with your reading streak.
Plot: 3.5/5
Narration: 5/5
Cover: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
Author woven the narration flawlessly, described minute to minute details of the staffroom ambience superbly, which make you more curious to proceed further with the story.
Now a day’s most authors don’t want to target Religious-Biased concept, but Gaurav fearlessly revealed some draconian biasedness in his book and also put a question mark on the deeds and administration of Private schools run by Business honchos.
Character Development of Harjit Singh was remarkable; the thing I liked in Character of Harjit Singh was his loyalty towards his Wife, although he has some flirty ingredients inbuilt.
Comparison between Pakistan & Toilet, Degree-Diploma concept made me ROFL.
What I don’t like:
In the beginning of the story, Soubhagya was calm, quit but as story goes further, his character changed drastically without any reason (he knew from starting about the administration God & Guru Convent, Author exaggerated his character).
Author hasn’t justice with Pankhudi Character, development of Pankhundi’s character is totally awful and I failed to connect with her and her ordeal. It could have been better.
Author exaggerated the staffroom drama which turned the story boring at few point. I was expecting more in climax but it seemed that Author just in a hoard to finish the book as soon as possible.
Recommendation:
If you are bored form chick-lit (Favorite genre of Indian Publishing Industry) then this a good book to proceed with your reading streak.
Plot: 3.5/5
Narration: 5/5
Cover: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
July 13, 2020
India is country where children are said to be "shadow of God" or " God lives through them" We worship Goddess and that Devi - Goddess is stangled to ashes at school, which is supposed to be her second home, where she is suppose to blossom but she is crushed by so called 'moralist prople'.
24 years of teaching experience provides forage to Gaurav Sharma Lakhi novel which caters the mindset of today's corrupt and capitalist people, who smother people who stand up and fight against their mindset. It also reminds what is actual meaning of parting education and knowledge which has gone numb.
Shouting today's reality this novel is daring attempt with staggering revelations.
Amazing yet shocking work. Congrats sir and best wishes.
24 years of teaching experience provides forage to Gaurav Sharma Lakhi novel which caters the mindset of today's corrupt and capitalist people, who smother people who stand up and fight against their mindset. It also reminds what is actual meaning of parting education and knowledge which has gone numb.
Shouting today's reality this novel is daring attempt with staggering revelations.
Amazing yet shocking work. Congrats sir and best wishes.
August 9, 2020
Gaurav Sharma’s IT ALL HAPPENED IN A SCHOOL is a flawless fictional commentary on the contemporary known and unknown facets of functioning of Schools being run and patronized by high and mighty having deep rooted nexus with politicians, police and other organs of administration.
Character of Soubhagya Kaushik provides hope and inspiration to hard working and upright teachers who are devoting their time , talent and energy to enrich and empower academic, co curricular and ethical conduct in schools despite all odds.
Kudos to Gaurav for a thoughtful narrative that must be read by parents whose children are studying in such educational shops.
Character of Soubhagya Kaushik provides hope and inspiration to hard working and upright teachers who are devoting their time , talent and energy to enrich and empower academic, co curricular and ethical conduct in schools despite all odds.
Kudos to Gaurav for a thoughtful narrative that must be read by parents whose children are studying in such educational shops.
August 3, 2020
A blatantly honest and gutsy narration of reality of schools which beguile us with their spurious panoply only to loot us. I appreciate author's boldness for such a masterly portray of school, the system, teachers, students and the managers. The book had me grasped and couldn’t put it down till I finished. Would love to see such a clenching story and interesting subject depicted on 35 mm. Once again kudos to Mr. Lakhi for taking up a bold and important subject for his book and bringing to the limelight the issues associated state of affairs in schools.
September 2, 2020
This book throws light on darker and unknown sides of schools. A nursery school teacher named Pankhudi is raped and killed, followed by a 5 years old girl in a school. Is justice far behind?
It took time to get into the actual story but I enjoyed reading about the ambience in a school in the perception of a teacher. The character sketches are perfect, especially the hardworking, overthinking, innovative Soubhagya and the decent flirt named Harjeet Singh.
The last few pages are gripping and made me emotional. Overall, it is a good and emotional read.
It took time to get into the actual story but I enjoyed reading about the ambience in a school in the perception of a teacher. The character sketches are perfect, especially the hardworking, overthinking, innovative Soubhagya and the decent flirt named Harjeet Singh.
The last few pages are gripping and made me emotional. Overall, it is a good and emotional read.
June 6, 2021
Just completed reading the booked with awe at the end.....for sure such crooked minds do exists in society and the nasty deeds are forgotten by people. These are not taken as a lesson learnt and so such incidents keep repeating around us....After reading the stuff penned by you since the first time itself I have become diehard fan of you Bro. No doubt your writing keeps the reader deeply engrossed in the story and one cannot stop w.o. coming to the twisted end. The characters start living around the readers and also get emotionally attached with them.
June 29, 2020
Valiant effort!!
The story shows the reality of private schools and their unethical management naked with their ill intentions behind the veil of being educationists.
À must read for all the parents who think private schools provide better education.
The story shows the reality of private schools and their unethical management naked with their ill intentions behind the veil of being educationists.
À must read for all the parents who think private schools provide better education.
June 29, 2020
We need more of such bold books and such courageous authors...
I got this much awaited book yesterday morning and gave it my Sunday but it was worth it. This book unrestrainedly brings forth the
harsh and ugly truth behind all the glitter of private schools.
It will give you goose bumps. Make you think. And, introduce you to the ugliness of our system.
I got this much awaited book yesterday morning and gave it my Sunday but it was worth it. This book unrestrainedly brings forth the
harsh and ugly truth behind all the glitter of private schools.
It will give you goose bumps. Make you think. And, introduce you to the ugliness of our system.
July 3, 2020
It all happened in a school is not just a book but a reality we are facing in current education system. How education has become a business and teaching just a salary, not a passion. Gaurav Sharma is a bold writer to come with truth behind it along with social crime we are dealing today
August 9, 2020
Never thought of the darker side of the school, it's like while reading you can imagine characters, a very Suttell storyline.
The author has guts to write the reality of today's education system and behind the scenes politics. An eye-opener.
Must read, all the best for future
The author has guts to write the reality of today's education system and behind the scenes politics. An eye-opener.
Must read, all the best for future
June 29, 2020
Amazing
December 20, 2020
RACONTEURRAJEEV
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Review : It All Happened In A School : Novel by Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is an accomplished writer and I still admire and remember many anecdotes from his first book Love @ Airforce. Later Rape Scars & Dawn at Dusk came and hailed by readers. His latest is "It All Happened In A School" published by Petal Publishers.
The Story:
The pivot of the story is a School named God & Guru Convent School run by a joint management committee of two religious organisations pertaining to Sikh and Christian communities. Half of the book keeps you entertaining by the usual conversation among the staff members the undercurrent of which is mostly sex oriented happening in any given office. Perhaps the writer wants to keep the reader in a lighter vein creating a jovial atmosphere before he takes you to the next half where something grave happens. However in between he introduces the style of functioning of a private school like their highhandedness, monopoly and an exploitation of the staff, mainly teachers by the management through fringe events.To know what grave happens in the later half - read the book.
Review:
The book has been written in non-sequential manner as the subplots come to light one by one nowhere related one another. The interview for selecting a teacher, a classroom prank, a murder and in the last a rape all happen independently keeping the reader guessing all the time. The main protagonist of the story is an honest teacher Saubhagya but most of the chapters have been titled after another fellow teacher Harjeet Singh which I found a bit surprising. The cover page of the book is so-so and could have been designed in more expressive manner synchronising with the story. However the writer has successfully portrayed all the incidents which happened or may happen in any given school so that the parents become attentive and aware about the safety of their wards.
The real take away from this book are few compelling quotes - strong enough to stir the readers' conscience:
"I want to breathe life. I've had enough of the desert. I want my share of oasis now."
"Women are always sure about two things : When do they look more beautiful and what does the man staring at her wants."
"Mathematics is a flattery loving muse. She expects that you spend lots of time with her, she will make you a king. If you ignore her, she will make you miserable."
"Truth is a blade. You shouldn't keep it between your lips."
"We teachers change the world everyday. Teachers are the heart and students are the blood of a school."
An error is to be corrected when the head of the police team asks to show him the spot where the raped girl was found but with a wrong name.
My Take:
This book is an eyeopener for the parents and perhaps has been written to make them aware about the safety of their children as similar incidents have been and are being reported more often than not. I wish all the best to Gaurav Sharma for the success of the book.
Rajeev Pundir
06/12/2020
July 31, 2020
This book talks about the reality of private schools where gossips, power, and money are more important than the children. The book starts with the introduction of teachers in which Soubhagya was a main character. He was an enthusiastic young teacher whose views were different from other teachers. Harjeet kaur has also played main role in Soubhagya's life. They both were good friends and Harjeet understood Soubhagya very well and he valued his talent. The other characters like Amartha, Vandana, Mrs. Dhingra, Pankhudi, Stephen Thomas, Om Prakash, kulwant kaur played a great role in a book and helped in developing the story forward.
Initially, this book was a bit boring because the introduction was too long but soon the story starts to shape and since then there was no coming back. I had to finish the book to know the end. Teachers are very well introduced in a very good manner. This book shows the story about the murder and rape as well. Overall, I liked the story and the title of the book was interesting.
Initially, this book was a bit boring because the introduction was too long but soon the story starts to shape and since then there was no coming back. I had to finish the book to know the end. Teachers are very well introduced in a very good manner. This book shows the story about the murder and rape as well. Overall, I liked the story and the title of the book was interesting.
September 20, 2020
✒AUTHOR: GAURAV SHARMA
📚BOOK: IT ALL HAPPENED IN A SCHOOL
📑PAGES: 228
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The story revolves around a school, God & Guru convent ,which is a joint venture of Sikh and Christian community.
But there's a twist after joining Soubhagya, who is freshly appointed as a teacher in the school.
He is a well matured person and always stands for what's right. An unfortunate hits the place when Pankhudi was raped and killed. Soubhagya wants to bring out the truth but it isn't that easy amidst people with power. Read the book to know what happend next. This book talks about the reality of private schools where gossips, power, and money are more important than the children.
Each page is filled with such mystery that you won't be able to stop yourself until you reach the end. Characters are very well developed. Sequence of events are linked very well. The author has taken the plot in a nail biting sequence.The narration is simple and intriguing to read. The cover design is perfect and kudos for that.
An eye-opener.
Must read for all.
Happy reading.
Rating-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📚BOOK: IT ALL HAPPENED IN A SCHOOL
📑PAGES: 228
.
The story revolves around a school, God & Guru convent ,which is a joint venture of Sikh and Christian community.
But there's a twist after joining Soubhagya, who is freshly appointed as a teacher in the school.
He is a well matured person and always stands for what's right. An unfortunate hits the place when Pankhudi was raped and killed. Soubhagya wants to bring out the truth but it isn't that easy amidst people with power. Read the book to know what happend next. This book talks about the reality of private schools where gossips, power, and money are more important than the children.
Each page is filled with such mystery that you won't be able to stop yourself until you reach the end. Characters are very well developed. Sequence of events are linked very well. The author has taken the plot in a nail biting sequence.The narration is simple and intriguing to read. The cover design is perfect and kudos for that.
An eye-opener.
Must read for all.
Happy reading.
Rating-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 14, 2020
I was in high school From 2002 to 2004.
So I can relate here...
I never thought or imagined that kind of environment might have existed in my school too.
The book is great and I believe every single student should give a try.
I loved the character soubhagya .. he is genuine, short tempered, mature, loves to learn from old mistakes and stands with what is right. His ethics as a teacher made him a different but respectable person.
Author has made his points straight to the society through his book wonderfully. We should not miss the message he wants to tell us..
Wonderful book. Worth it. And best of luck for his next journey.
So I can relate here...
I never thought or imagined that kind of environment might have existed in my school too.
The book is great and I believe every single student should give a try.
I loved the character soubhagya .. he is genuine, short tempered, mature, loves to learn from old mistakes and stands with what is right. His ethics as a teacher made him a different but respectable person.
Author has made his points straight to the society through his book wonderfully. We should not miss the message he wants to tell us..
Wonderful book. Worth it. And best of luck for his next journey.
October 6, 2020
An eye opener story on school intricacy.
A must read for all book lovers want to dive in real stories.
A must read for all book lovers want to dive in real stories.
April 28, 2021
It all happened in a school such an amazing book I have ever read. I enjoyed it a lot at reading. It shows the reality of private schools that what they actually doing at the name of education.
July 3, 2021
School = Dedication towards Education
BUT “It” all happened in a School
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School = Foundation Stone of Country’s Future
BUT “It” all happened at the campus of God and Guru Convent
IT ALL HAPPENED IN A SCHOOL
School = Equality in Education
BUT “It” all happened at the Teachers Day Celebration of a School
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School = Commencement of Life-long bonds with friends
BUT “It” all happened at the Mussoorie Trip of God and Guru Convent.
Little does the book title throw light on the reality of modern schools the other way round except the sight of blood splashes on rare edges of the book. The sight of God and Guru Convent as the school name seems like the perfect unity of two completely different religions to offer liberal environment for the students to excel and proser in life. Even before the reader starts reading the Prologue the mere mention of the word School tends to instantaneously urge them for reminiscing the happy memories associated with their own School. No sooner had the reader just started to relive their good old school days, than to their horror, they come across the unacceptable rape of Pia Simon, an ill-fated Class One Student of the God and Guru Convent on an examination day, within the School Premises under broad daylight. But this is just the beginning of a narrative that exposes the dark side of a modern-day management run school.
After offering a negative glimpse of Modern-day education system from the perspective of infamous God and Guru Convent, the novel proceeds forward to reveal the shear plight of honest teachers trying to cope up with continuous commercialization of education. These behind the curtain anecdotes of the school shapes up by the narrations of four protagonists – Soubhagya Koushik, Pankhudi Khanna, Harjeet Singh and Rose.
The character of Soubhagya Koushik portrays the symbolical representation of the dying conscience belonging to the education system. Ever since he managed to secure the teaching job at the school, thanks to advanced level Nepotism, Soubhagya preferred to stick to his ideologies irrespective of the negativities he needed to face in the meantime. Despite having frequent difference in opinion with the School management, Soubhagya refuses to give up and single-handedly succeeds to project his Mathematics Department as the Temple of Mathematics to a larger audience. Soubhagya derives this undauntable spirit from his background, where he needed to take up the responsibility of his family at an age, when majority of his rich friends could prefer to remain a full-time responsibility of their family. This way when Soubhagya’s voice for justice gets squashed, the hammer of nepotism finally plants the last nail in the coffin of conscience at the God and Guru Convent.
The eloquent expressions of Pankhudi Khanna ensures securing a permanent place in the reader’s mind by her forever Happy-go-lucky character even after the reader has turned the last page of the novel. Her platonic friendship proved to be a solace for Soubhagya after Harjeet Singh at the God and Guru Convent, where business is forever prioritized before education and morality is forced to take a back seat.
The quiet yet talented character of Harjeet Singh acquires the essential life lessons from his relatively short-term employment of three years at God and Guru Convent while accompanying Soubhagya till the end. His friendship with Soubhagya brings him to realize the hell and heaven difference between the traditional education system and the commercialized education system.
Rose remains an unapologetic character till the climax of the novel. Soubhagya’s entry in her life encourages her to review her life and thereby mend the flaws in her own way. This contrasts with her previous bitter experiences with men, which forced her gradually to lead a life of dual identity much to her dismay.
On one side, the reader remains engrossed in the novel by the vivid description of daily activities taking place at a school. On the opposite side, the novel successfully creates a stir in the mind of its reader by presenting the unfiltered truth of new-age education system as opposite to vivid imagination of carefree environment of a school.
When nepotism strangles morality, education is bound to suffer from existence crisis.
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