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A House Full Of Men
Twenty-five-year-old Kittu has left Lucknow only on two occasions in her life. The first trip involved the last rites of her grandmother. The second involved a wedding, thankfully, but she returned home to her mother's funeral. She has never forgiven her mother for leaving her alone in a house full of men. Is there anyone at home she can share her deepest thoughts with? Anyone who can lend an ear to her endless relationship issues, manic obsessions and simple aspirations? Who's got the time? Kittu might live in a full house, but sometimes, she feels like she's all alone in the world.
A House Full of Men is a novel about false starts and failed attempts, love and the importance of being understood.
A House Full of Men is a novel about false starts and failed attempts, love and the importance of being understood.
- GenresIndian LiteratureFiction
320 pages, Paperback
Published September 8, 2021
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Parinda Joshi
8 books22 followersParinda Joshi is the author of four novels: Live From London, Powerplay, Made in China and A House full of Men.
Made in China is now a major motion picture by Maddock Films starring Rajkummar Rao and Boman Irani .
Instagram: @parindajoshi
Website: parindajoshi.com
Made in China is now a major motion picture by Maddock Films starring Rajkummar Rao and Boman Irani .
Instagram: @parindajoshi
Website: parindajoshi.com
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October 14, 2021
I was lucky enough to receive a review copy of this, and I was blown away by this book. Initially I didn't have very high hopes because (I will be candid) the writing style seemed too detailed for what was going on. I was proven very wrong within the first few chapters though. The title of the book is misleading; I went in with the impression that this would be a story of a woman cribbing about living with a bunch of men. Parinda Joshi has written a story that speaks to our times so wonderfully.
The story follows Kittu struggling to understand herself and her family. Each character is treated with so much love and care, and all of them have a believable and heartwarming arc. I kept getting more impressed as the story developed, and it did so with a lot of heart. I found that as soon as my "woke" instincts acted up, it was addressed in a couple of pages through Kittu's mental chatter. The resolution of the story is brilliant, I felt like crying and cheering at the same time. You will find yourself rooting for the characters very quickly. The writing eventually grew on me and I found myself laughing out loud at how hilariously some of the sentences were constructed. A lot of the times it felt like I was reading a movie, I really hope this gets made into one because I would watch it for sure! I may or may not already have a cast in mind ;)
A house full of men is exactly the book I needed right now, and I am so glad I read it. It talks about how easy it is to misunderstand and be misunderstood by the ones you love, what family really means, and how balance isn't so much a stagnant state of affairs as it is a dynamic process. The story is realistic, funny, relatable and feels like a warm hug. I recommend if you're looking for an easy read, with loveable characters and a great plot. You will smile, laugh, brood and cry, but you'll come out having learnt more about the people in your life (and yourself!) I can't wait to read more of Parinda Joshi's work! Hats off to her for this wonderful book <3
The story follows Kittu struggling to understand herself and her family. Each character is treated with so much love and care, and all of them have a believable and heartwarming arc. I kept getting more impressed as the story developed, and it did so with a lot of heart. I found that as soon as my "woke" instincts acted up, it was addressed in a couple of pages through Kittu's mental chatter. The resolution of the story is brilliant, I felt like crying and cheering at the same time. You will find yourself rooting for the characters very quickly. The writing eventually grew on me and I found myself laughing out loud at how hilariously some of the sentences were constructed. A lot of the times it felt like I was reading a movie, I really hope this gets made into one because I would watch it for sure! I may or may not already have a cast in mind ;)
A house full of men is exactly the book I needed right now, and I am so glad I read it. It talks about how easy it is to misunderstand and be misunderstood by the ones you love, what family really means, and how balance isn't so much a stagnant state of affairs as it is a dynamic process. The story is realistic, funny, relatable and feels like a warm hug. I recommend if you're looking for an easy read, with loveable characters and a great plot. You will smile, laugh, brood and cry, but you'll come out having learnt more about the people in your life (and yourself!) I can't wait to read more of Parinda Joshi's work! Hats off to her for this wonderful book <3
September 30, 2021
Why does one read books? (a) to entertain oneself by getting lost in an interesting story; (b) to educate oneself about people and places; (c) to stretch one’s imagination; (d) to do all three & more.
I expected A House Full of Men by Parinda Joshi to fall into category (a). I’m not a stranger to this genre. My growing up years have been dedicated to romcoms and chick-lit. I have exhaustively read wattpad novels, even wrote some (bad) romance short stories. Hell, one of my fave romances ever is 2 States by Chetan Bhagat. When I picked up AHFoM, I was gunning for a story a la Almost Single by Advaita Kala, Those Pricey Thakur Girls by Anuja Chauhan, Girls in Green by Tanushree Podder. Going by the blurb & the exquisite book cover, I would expect a light-hearted novel with snappy dialogue and adorable characters. I’m sorry to report that that isn’t the case!
Kittu (Kritidhara) Pant is the only daughter & woman in the Pant household with 6 men - grandfather, High BP; father, Ravi; twin younger brothers, Nishant & Shamik; a male dog, Bark Twain & a PG Wodehouse portrait in her bedroom who talks to Kittu very much like Phineas Black talks to Harry Potter in 12 Grimmauld Place. (Ugh, I’m not kidding, y’all! The last two up there are not needed…at all!) Oh, and add two more men in her life - Vicky, her boyfriend who never considers her his official girlfriend because he wants to screw around with other girls and the new hottie NRI neighbor, Kartik. All of which, I happily embraced and asked of the book: please, destroy me emotionally with your universal relatability! That’s not what happened. I cry! What’s supposed to be quirky in this book failed big time.
Kittu has a dark secret about her mother’s death & a phobia about traveling outside Lucknow because of it. Kittu thinks the men in her life don’t understand her at all & don’t think much of her. The stakes cannot be more infinitesimal, not for her or her brothers! I had a problem with the dull writing - it veers into literary level descriptions & hacks at the narrative pace rendering it choppy, like a speed breaker on the road when you least expect it. None of the emotional moments landed. If you have given me one tiny touching moment, I’d have ran a mile with it. I’d have carried the entire novel on my emotionally capable shoulders. Major epiphanies weren’t brought home effectively. I waited for the big family confrontations! The earth-shattering realizations. Her & Nishant. Her & Shamik. Her & Vicky! Her & her father! The moment when she finally steps out of Lucknow. SOMETHING!
The side characters were short changed and caricaturish. A sexy-susheel divorced neighbor for widowed Papa, anyone? Fat best friend who cares only about a thigh gap & the male-member, anyone? Manic pixie dream NRI boy who opens your eyes, anyone? Loud, over-friendly boyfriend’s mother, anyone? I just felt immensely bad for the squandered potential. I do appreciate the hard work the author and editor put in creating these characters & this book, but I wish there was more to it, a lot more!
Bottom line: I didn’t learn anything new nor was I entertained.
I also found out that this author’s previous book was made into a movie - Made in China, which I haven’t watched. I wonder if this book is going to be turned into a movie! In that case, the dialogue writer should do some heavy-lifting to turn this into a fun romcom.
I expected A House Full of Men by Parinda Joshi to fall into category (a). I’m not a stranger to this genre. My growing up years have been dedicated to romcoms and chick-lit. I have exhaustively read wattpad novels, even wrote some (bad) romance short stories. Hell, one of my fave romances ever is 2 States by Chetan Bhagat. When I picked up AHFoM, I was gunning for a story a la Almost Single by Advaita Kala, Those Pricey Thakur Girls by Anuja Chauhan, Girls in Green by Tanushree Podder. Going by the blurb & the exquisite book cover, I would expect a light-hearted novel with snappy dialogue and adorable characters. I’m sorry to report that that isn’t the case!
Kittu (Kritidhara) Pant is the only daughter & woman in the Pant household with 6 men - grandfather, High BP; father, Ravi; twin younger brothers, Nishant & Shamik; a male dog, Bark Twain & a PG Wodehouse portrait in her bedroom who talks to Kittu very much like Phineas Black talks to Harry Potter in 12 Grimmauld Place. (Ugh, I’m not kidding, y’all! The last two up there are not needed…at all!) Oh, and add two more men in her life - Vicky, her boyfriend who never considers her his official girlfriend because he wants to screw around with other girls and the new hottie NRI neighbor, Kartik. All of which, I happily embraced and asked of the book: please, destroy me emotionally with your universal relatability! That’s not what happened. I cry! What’s supposed to be quirky in this book failed big time.
Kittu has a dark secret about her mother’s death & a phobia about traveling outside Lucknow because of it. Kittu thinks the men in her life don’t understand her at all & don’t think much of her. The stakes cannot be more infinitesimal, not for her or her brothers! I had a problem with the dull writing - it veers into literary level descriptions & hacks at the narrative pace rendering it choppy, like a speed breaker on the road when you least expect it. None of the emotional moments landed. If you have given me one tiny touching moment, I’d have ran a mile with it. I’d have carried the entire novel on my emotionally capable shoulders. Major epiphanies weren’t brought home effectively. I waited for the big family confrontations! The earth-shattering realizations. Her & Nishant. Her & Shamik. Her & Vicky! Her & her father! The moment when she finally steps out of Lucknow. SOMETHING!
The side characters were short changed and caricaturish. A sexy-susheel divorced neighbor for widowed Papa, anyone? Fat best friend who cares only about a thigh gap & the male-member, anyone? Manic pixie dream NRI boy who opens your eyes, anyone? Loud, over-friendly boyfriend’s mother, anyone? I just felt immensely bad for the squandered potential. I do appreciate the hard work the author and editor put in creating these characters & this book, but I wish there was more to it, a lot more!
Bottom line: I didn’t learn anything new nor was I entertained.
I also found out that this author’s previous book was made into a movie - Made in China, which I haven’t watched. I wonder if this book is going to be turned into a movie! In that case, the dialogue writer should do some heavy-lifting to turn this into a fun romcom.
October 11, 2021
Wholesome.
Yes. Wholesome is the right word for this book. It brought me smiles, frowns, tears and chuckles. And I loved it from the first page till the last!
This is the story of Kittu, who is trying to juggle her family members, all of whom are men. Even the family dog! And that is when she comes across yet another man, one who changes her perception about men.
"I realised that I was seeing them through an idealistic and critical lens, as an extension of what I wanted them to be." Now this answers a lot of questions, doesn't it? Well, the entire book is this thought provoking!
In some ways, Kittu's family is an extension of all of our families. The book reminded me of one of my favourite dialogues, from one of my favourite movies, Dil Dhadakne Do - "Family mein sab uppar se baat karte hain...asli baat toh koi karta hee nahi hai ek doosre se."
Why is it so, that those with whom we spend the most of our lives, know us the least? Our dreams, our feelings, our lives - everything stays hidden. We just assume. We assume that all is well.
And then one day, the pile of these assumptions fall down and reality strikes. The troubles behind those 24x7 plastered smiles become visible.
If you really want to crack this question, then read 'A house full of men'. The lines will hit you hard and trust me, you will find yourself closing the book after every few chapters because it is too relatable. It became overwhelming at times, I agree. But Parinda Joshi's spot on humour always came to the rescue!
So read it, and thank me later!
Yes. Wholesome is the right word for this book. It brought me smiles, frowns, tears and chuckles. And I loved it from the first page till the last!
This is the story of Kittu, who is trying to juggle her family members, all of whom are men. Even the family dog! And that is when she comes across yet another man, one who changes her perception about men.
"I realised that I was seeing them through an idealistic and critical lens, as an extension of what I wanted them to be." Now this answers a lot of questions, doesn't it? Well, the entire book is this thought provoking!
In some ways, Kittu's family is an extension of all of our families. The book reminded me of one of my favourite dialogues, from one of my favourite movies, Dil Dhadakne Do - "Family mein sab uppar se baat karte hain...asli baat toh koi karta hee nahi hai ek doosre se."
Why is it so, that those with whom we spend the most of our lives, know us the least? Our dreams, our feelings, our lives - everything stays hidden. We just assume. We assume that all is well.
And then one day, the pile of these assumptions fall down and reality strikes. The troubles behind those 24x7 plastered smiles become visible.
If you really want to crack this question, then read 'A house full of men'. The lines will hit you hard and trust me, you will find yourself closing the book after every few chapters because it is too relatable. It became overwhelming at times, I agree. But Parinda Joshi's spot on humour always came to the rescue!
So read it, and thank me later!
October 16, 2021
A House Full of Men by Parinda Joshi gives the readers a view into the life of Kritidhara Pant, also known as Kittu. Kittu works at a travel magazine but has only left her hometown on two occasions. Having lost her mother during one of those trips, she nurses her wounds by staying at the same place. She is the only woman in a house full of men and that makes her voice unheard at times.
At 25, Kittu can’t possess a credit card without the patriarch, her grandfather’s permission. Keeping the nuances of patriarchy aside, I loved the banter among the siblings. It was relatable and provided that much needed comic relief. Kittu’s life is filled with other people’s drama in which she inevitably finds herself wound up, much to her displeasure.
This book shines when it comes to exploring family dynamics and friendship, but not so much when it comes to the plot. The drama did get overboard at times, but if you as a reader want something outlandish, A House Full of Men might work just fine for you!
At 25, Kittu can’t possess a credit card without the patriarch, her grandfather’s permission. Keeping the nuances of patriarchy aside, I loved the banter among the siblings. It was relatable and provided that much needed comic relief. Kittu’s life is filled with other people’s drama in which she inevitably finds herself wound up, much to her displeasure.
This book shines when it comes to exploring family dynamics and friendship, but not so much when it comes to the plot. The drama did get overboard at times, but if you as a reader want something outlandish, A House Full of Men might work just fine for you!
September 27, 2021
✨✨Book Review ✨✨
💫Author: Parinda Joshi
💫Published: 2021
💫Genre: Contemporary Fiction
The Pant household is a house with 6 men and a woman Kittu and hence the title “A house full of men”. After her mother passed away, Kittu has been managing everything in the house including her grandfather, father, twin brothers, a dog, and a Wodehouse portrait. Each member of the family has unique dynamics with the other members which makes each relationship very special. Kittu works for a travel magazine contrary to the fact that she has travelled outside Lucknow only twice in her life. Kittu’s relationship with her boyfriend Vicky and his mother is a bit dramatic but nevertheless interesting.
Everything is going normal in the family from political discussions, everyday work, secret one-sided crush, and breakups to constant banters. But things get interesting when their new neighbors Anandita and her nephew Karthik move in. All the men seem to be smitten by Anandita and that is when Kittu, who was the only woman in their life starts feeling insecure. Not to mention the instant spark between Kittu and Karthik which is something to look forward to.
As the events unfold, we see the members of the Pant family coming to terms with their insecurities, fear and guilt but not without some revelations and a lot of drama. And some finding love along the way.
What I liked the best about the story is how relatable it was. The feeling of being left out, being the least favorite child, the constant fear of being misunderstood and hiding inside our shell and of course the constant bickering between the siblings. It's something that is very natural and is the typical story of a household. I loved how the characters had their own fear, insecurities, and shortcomings. No character was perfect (except for well the present Anandita may be in the story *wink) but that’s what made them realistic and relatable.
The story was charming, heartwarming and even hilarious with some flirting and drama. I enjoyed the story overall. I wish I could see more of Kittu and Karthik as I totally enjoyed their flirting and interactions.
💫Author: Parinda Joshi
💫Published: 2021
💫Genre: Contemporary Fiction
The Pant household is a house with 6 men and a woman Kittu and hence the title “A house full of men”. After her mother passed away, Kittu has been managing everything in the house including her grandfather, father, twin brothers, a dog, and a Wodehouse portrait. Each member of the family has unique dynamics with the other members which makes each relationship very special. Kittu works for a travel magazine contrary to the fact that she has travelled outside Lucknow only twice in her life. Kittu’s relationship with her boyfriend Vicky and his mother is a bit dramatic but nevertheless interesting.
Everything is going normal in the family from political discussions, everyday work, secret one-sided crush, and breakups to constant banters. But things get interesting when their new neighbors Anandita and her nephew Karthik move in. All the men seem to be smitten by Anandita and that is when Kittu, who was the only woman in their life starts feeling insecure. Not to mention the instant spark between Kittu and Karthik which is something to look forward to.
As the events unfold, we see the members of the Pant family coming to terms with their insecurities, fear and guilt but not without some revelations and a lot of drama. And some finding love along the way.
What I liked the best about the story is how relatable it was. The feeling of being left out, being the least favorite child, the constant fear of being misunderstood and hiding inside our shell and of course the constant bickering between the siblings. It's something that is very natural and is the typical story of a household. I loved how the characters had their own fear, insecurities, and shortcomings. No character was perfect (except for well the present Anandita may be in the story *wink) but that’s what made them realistic and relatable.
The story was charming, heartwarming and even hilarious with some flirting and drama. I enjoyed the story overall. I wish I could see more of Kittu and Karthik as I totally enjoyed their flirting and interactions.
October 2, 2021
A House Full of Men, by Parinda Joshi, revolves around the life of Kritidhara Pant aka Kittu who is surrounded by 6+3 men in her life. Being the lone woman at home, she has to handle the needs and tantrums of the rest of the family members in her home.
With a perfect and fun duo of Shamik and Nishant, their petulant nature provides the necessary levity in the storyline. I liked the part where Kittu & Ravi Pant (her father) had an emotional conversation in the end which erased all the inhibitions of Kittu. Another bit I really enjoyed was Kittu’s speech at her father’s birthday party. That heart-warming speech was wholesome that included all the family members.
Parinda Joshi has presented an enjoyable story in this novel. The language is lucid, and the writing style is smooth, indulging the reader fully into the plot. The book cover and title are appealing and complement this family drama.
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With a perfect and fun duo of Shamik and Nishant, their petulant nature provides the necessary levity in the storyline. I liked the part where Kittu & Ravi Pant (her father) had an emotional conversation in the end which erased all the inhibitions of Kittu. Another bit I really enjoyed was Kittu’s speech at her father’s birthday party. That heart-warming speech was wholesome that included all the family members.
Parinda Joshi has presented an enjoyable story in this novel. The language is lucid, and the writing style is smooth, indulging the reader fully into the plot. The book cover and title are appealing and complement this family drama.
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October 7, 2021
This contemporary fiction is about Kittu, who is trying to co-exist in a house full of men- her father & grandfather, twin brothers, a dog very cleverly named Bark Twain and a painting of P.G. Wodehouse, whom she talks to in times of distress
Apart from constantly feeling misunderstood for all the right reasons, there is grief and guilt she has decided to not deal with- the grief of losing her mother and guilt from believing she had a role to play in it
She is a country mouse, a non-traveller, a homebound woman, because the only 2 occasions she left the town on, she returned to someone's death
The book also dives into the lives of the men, each of them with their unique flaws and qualities
The writing is smooth but a tad bit too long, the story felt close to reality but a bit dramatised at some points (cue the enthusiastic ex-boyfriend's mother who loves the girl more than her boyfriend or the beautiful new neighbour who sweeps everyone off their feet)
On the whole, the book ensures the comfort of a happy ending and imperfect characters who love each other to the bits
If you're a fan of family drama and antics or just looking for a fun, light read, you'll have a good time with this one!
Apart from constantly feeling misunderstood for all the right reasons, there is grief and guilt she has decided to not deal with- the grief of losing her mother and guilt from believing she had a role to play in it
She is a country mouse, a non-traveller, a homebound woman, because the only 2 occasions she left the town on, she returned to someone's death
The book also dives into the lives of the men, each of them with their unique flaws and qualities
The writing is smooth but a tad bit too long, the story felt close to reality but a bit dramatised at some points (cue the enthusiastic ex-boyfriend's mother who loves the girl more than her boyfriend or the beautiful new neighbour who sweeps everyone off their feet)
On the whole, the book ensures the comfort of a happy ending and imperfect characters who love each other to the bits
If you're a fan of family drama and antics or just looking for a fun, light read, you'll have a good time with this one!
September 28, 2021
#QOTD: Have you ever taken a personality test like in which we sum up the points and get a result
#AOTD: I have had these tests many times when I was too small
Name – A House Full Of Men
Author - Parinda Joshi @parindajoshi
Genre – Contemporary Fiction
Age Rating – 12+
Rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pages - 320 (Paperback)
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🥞Firstly , the cover is what attracts a reader towards it and this book have such a beautiful cover and also the colours on the cover makes this book more intriguing.
🥞This book is a masterpiece . I am not able to express my emotions for this book as this book shares such a good story .
🥞The story revolves around a 25 year old girl Kittu who doubts on herself when she takes a personality test and gets a result of a freaky Church Mouse .
🥞The main story is about Kittu who lives with 6 men in the housewho are Grandfather ,Father , 2 Twin Brothers ,Maledog and a PG Wodehouse Portrait in her bedroom who talks to her (I am serious). She also thinks many times before leaving house because whenever she leaves the house , a person dies in her house . This is just a coincidence BTW …….
🥞This novel also focuses on forgetting the past and starting new life . Kittu faces many failed attempts , neglections but still start fresh and try to overcome everything .
🥞She have a dark secret about his mother’s death due to which she have a phobia of which she cannot travel out of city she lives in (Lucknow) .
🥞It turned a little bit boring in the starting but reaching the end , Duh this is obviously a 5 star read .
🥞Would recommend this book to every reader whether he likes to read Contemporary Fiction or not but you have to read this book.
🥞Thank u soo much dearest author @parindajoshi for writing this beautifull book .
🌻Happy Reading🌻
#AOTD: I have had these tests many times when I was too small
Name – A House Full Of Men
Author - Parinda Joshi @parindajoshi
Genre – Contemporary Fiction
Age Rating – 12+
Rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pages - 320 (Paperback)
.................................................
🥞Firstly , the cover is what attracts a reader towards it and this book have such a beautiful cover and also the colours on the cover makes this book more intriguing.
🥞This book is a masterpiece . I am not able to express my emotions for this book as this book shares such a good story .
🥞The story revolves around a 25 year old girl Kittu who doubts on herself when she takes a personality test and gets a result of a freaky Church Mouse .
🥞The main story is about Kittu who lives with 6 men in the housewho are Grandfather ,Father , 2 Twin Brothers ,Maledog and a PG Wodehouse Portrait in her bedroom who talks to her (I am serious). She also thinks many times before leaving house because whenever she leaves the house , a person dies in her house . This is just a coincidence BTW …….
🥞This novel also focuses on forgetting the past and starting new life . Kittu faces many failed attempts , neglections but still start fresh and try to overcome everything .
🥞She have a dark secret about his mother’s death due to which she have a phobia of which she cannot travel out of city she lives in (Lucknow) .
🥞It turned a little bit boring in the starting but reaching the end , Duh this is obviously a 5 star read .
🥞Would recommend this book to every reader whether he likes to read Contemporary Fiction or not but you have to read this book.
🥞Thank u soo much dearest author @parindajoshi for writing this beautifull book .
🌻Happy Reading🌻
December 3, 2023
2.5 stars
The beginning was promising, but it turned very confusing
A couple of mistakes
Expresso instead of espresso
P G Wodehouse has hair which needs hair oil according to this book, wherein the portraits I have seen of him show a bald pate.
Doctor bashing is there towards the end - something which I don't like.
Not a book which I would keep or read again.
The beginning was promising, but it turned very confusing
A couple of mistakes
Expresso instead of espresso
P G Wodehouse has hair which needs hair oil according to this book, wherein the portraits I have seen of him show a bald pate.
Doctor bashing is there towards the end - something which I don't like.
Not a book which I would keep or read again.
October 4, 2021
|Book Review of A House Full of Men|
25-year-old Kittu works for a travel magazine she doesn’t like, and lives in a house full of men. Her seemingly perfect love life isn’t perfect at all, and it becomes more complicated when a new man enters her life. The guilty feelings she had repressed long ago regarding her mother’s death begin to resurface, and what ensues is a lot of (unpleasant) chaos.
I’m going to be honest: I really did not enjoy this book. Everything about this story is half-baked. There is absolutely no character arc to follow or plot point that is well-developed. The most annoying thing about the novel is the protagonist herself. She aims to come across as helpful and kind, and is instead just rude, irritating, and obnoxious.
The writing is breezy and easy to get through, and the dialogues were way too corny. The only element I did like was Kittu’s equation with her father, but even that wasn’t portrayed properly. I believe that although the author tried hard to blend a lot of elements into the book, it just oozed out as a complex mess.
25-year-old Kittu works for a travel magazine she doesn’t like, and lives in a house full of men. Her seemingly perfect love life isn’t perfect at all, and it becomes more complicated when a new man enters her life. The guilty feelings she had repressed long ago regarding her mother’s death begin to resurface, and what ensues is a lot of (unpleasant) chaos.
I’m going to be honest: I really did not enjoy this book. Everything about this story is half-baked. There is absolutely no character arc to follow or plot point that is well-developed. The most annoying thing about the novel is the protagonist herself. She aims to come across as helpful and kind, and is instead just rude, irritating, and obnoxious.
The writing is breezy and easy to get through, and the dialogues were way too corny. The only element I did like was Kittu’s equation with her father, but even that wasn’t portrayed properly. I believe that although the author tried hard to blend a lot of elements into the book, it just oozed out as a complex mess.
October 6, 2021
Kittu, 25 year old, lives in a house full of men— the politically infused patriarch of the family also known as High BP or her grandfather, the unapologetically opinionated but loving father, a fitness enthusiast brother, another brother but this one's a theatre enthusiast, the man of the house called Bark Twain who's also the family dog, and P. G. Wodehouse who lives inside a portrait.
Kittu has stepped out of Lucknow only on two occasions, but on the second occasion, she came back home to see her mother dead. Since then, Kittu has had to live with only men in her life. She's a travel reporter, but has never travelled, and when her relationship with her boyfriend fizzles out she is at crossroads.
Even though life with 4 living men is difficult and she has to deal with her nitpicky brothers— where one gets bullied by the other, and the father-grandfather duo who loves to nag and exchange verbal jabs at each other, her life gets topsy-turvy when the newly divorced and hot neighbour Anandita and her equally hot NRI nephew Kartik moves in.
Kittu who has always complained about her life, feels suddenly out of place in her own house when her position in the house is being threatened. While Kittu is struggling to step out of her mother's shadow, she is also filled with immense guilt about her mother's death and is unable to let go.
There's a myriad of characters in this book and I wanted character development for all of them. But I got it only in the last 50 pages of the book. The first half of the book got me thinking exactly what this book is about. But slowly everything falls into place. The second half had me invested in the story.
Kittu is one character whom I'll never come to like, she's indecisive, she's not vocal but will rather lie under a heap of misunderstandings, she's quick to misjudge, but I get her. She had been thrown into a world without a mother, and now she was the sole "woman" in the house. Its not easy to keep a bunch of emotionally unaware men living in the same house together. And when a new person gets added to the equation, Kittu is trying hard to let go of her role.
I wanted the author to explore more of Kartik and Kittu's relationship. I wanted to see more of Kittu's father and her relationship with him. But it kept circling around the brothers and Kittu's fears. The book could have been done in 300 pages, but it took a long time to come to the point.
I'm glad I read this book. Because it reminded me that family is not perfect. You learn to live with their imperfections. You make these imperfections your own.
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Kittu has stepped out of Lucknow only on two occasions, but on the second occasion, she came back home to see her mother dead. Since then, Kittu has had to live with only men in her life. She's a travel reporter, but has never travelled, and when her relationship with her boyfriend fizzles out she is at crossroads.
Even though life with 4 living men is difficult and she has to deal with her nitpicky brothers— where one gets bullied by the other, and the father-grandfather duo who loves to nag and exchange verbal jabs at each other, her life gets topsy-turvy when the newly divorced and hot neighbour Anandita and her equally hot NRI nephew Kartik moves in.
Kittu who has always complained about her life, feels suddenly out of place in her own house when her position in the house is being threatened. While Kittu is struggling to step out of her mother's shadow, she is also filled with immense guilt about her mother's death and is unable to let go.
There's a myriad of characters in this book and I wanted character development for all of them. But I got it only in the last 50 pages of the book. The first half of the book got me thinking exactly what this book is about. But slowly everything falls into place. The second half had me invested in the story.
Kittu is one character whom I'll never come to like, she's indecisive, she's not vocal but will rather lie under a heap of misunderstandings, she's quick to misjudge, but I get her. She had been thrown into a world without a mother, and now she was the sole "woman" in the house. Its not easy to keep a bunch of emotionally unaware men living in the same house together. And when a new person gets added to the equation, Kittu is trying hard to let go of her role.
I wanted the author to explore more of Kartik and Kittu's relationship. I wanted to see more of Kittu's father and her relationship with him. But it kept circling around the brothers and Kittu's fears. The book could have been done in 300 pages, but it took a long time to come to the point.
I'm glad I read this book. Because it reminded me that family is not perfect. You learn to live with their imperfections. You make these imperfections your own.
Read full review at https://www.diaryofabookgirl.in/2021/...
September 23, 2021
In the Pant household of Lucknow, 25 year-old Kittu is the lone woman. Managing her grandfather, father, twin brothers, a dog, and a talking Wodehouse portrait is challenging enough, and it’s compounded by her career as a writer in a travel magazine. Kittu’s paranoid of leaving Lucknow because both times in her life when she left the city, someone in her family died. Emotionally overburdened and lacking a confidant, she is stretched thin. How will Kittu manage to balance it all? Where do the new neighbours fit into her story? Will she leave Lucknow again?
‘A House Full of Men’ is a nice, warm story about starting fresh and overcoming the past. The plot is easy-to-follow and there aren’t many characters to keep track of. The story is from Kittu’s POV so you see the world from her eyes and are privy to her internal monologue. It reads very much like a Bollywood script and I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the direction this book takes in a couple of months or years.
What works for this book is the accessibility for the reader, the simple, uncomplicated plot, and moments of charm and humour. The family dog, named Bark Twain, did make me chuckle. The story covers its bases and attempts to hit the standard character points - an independent protagonist, a supportive and sassy best friend, a puppy-eyed but only-there-for-plot-reasons love interest, bickering family members, and a swift emotional resolution.
Having said that, what brings this book down for me is Kittu herself. She is so mercurial and immature in her reactions that it doesn’t read like she’s 25 at all. She storms off in the middle of being asked questions, she is rude to those who care for her, she takes an interest in her siblings only when she’s uninterested in solving her life problems, and she walks around with a chip on her shoulder, cribbing that others don’t run their lives the way she wants them to. She has little empathy for anyone around but expects everyone’s sympathy. Even though I was privy to her inner monologue, I did not warm up to her and was surprised with how she was written as the axis of everyone’s existence. The plot points also resolve fairly quickly and without much reason. It was very Bollywood-ish that way that if you’re willing to suspend belief and follow along, you wouldn’t be as frustrated as if you did question it.
All said, it’s a light and frothy read which you can consider checking out.
Thank you HarperCollins IN for the ARC.
October 2, 2021
A House Full Of Men, what is it like? Is it the enthusiasm dancing in the air about football and cricket, the booming news discussions spilling over tea and coffee, or a gentle smile of love that doesn't manage to find words? Is it seeking recognition yet pushing each bit of it or indulging in attention even when you get a speck of it? Is it bookshelves lined with emotions, untouched, masked behind a tough face? Is it subtle communications reaching hearts?
A House Full Of Men, with Kittu, a twenty-five-year-old woman as a protagonist, was one of those reads that held onto the title and protagonist equally. Kittu, with an open wound of the loss of a mother, pretending the wound doesn't exit, lived in a family of 5 or so men. After reading around 80 pages or so, I noticed I was glued to the book even though there wasn't any 'aha' moment. I felt lighter, laughed, and allowed myself to feel at ease as different characters poured in and out. And, except for some parts, I was able to imagine Kittu as she wore different expressions. And, Kittu's brothers made me laugh a little more.
This book also made me ponder over feeling heard and seen. Kittu, in a family of men, often mentioned how she wasn't heard and seen. How does one feel heard and seen? Is it communication, love, time, a warm hug, a comforting silence that makes the other person feel heard and seen? Even after spending time with her family, what was it that couldn't weave a space of feeling heard and seen. Appreciate the author for adding this point.
All in all, some excerpts slowed me down, while I couldn't resonate with some. The writing style is such that you want to continue reading. Some ideas may seem forced out but most of the book flows as if it's just about your next-door neighbour. And, the ease pours in, if I may add.
A House Full Of Men, with Kittu, a twenty-five-year-old woman as a protagonist, was one of those reads that held onto the title and protagonist equally. Kittu, with an open wound of the loss of a mother, pretending the wound doesn't exit, lived in a family of 5 or so men. After reading around 80 pages or so, I noticed I was glued to the book even though there wasn't any 'aha' moment. I felt lighter, laughed, and allowed myself to feel at ease as different characters poured in and out. And, except for some parts, I was able to imagine Kittu as she wore different expressions. And, Kittu's brothers made me laugh a little more.
This book also made me ponder over feeling heard and seen. Kittu, in a family of men, often mentioned how she wasn't heard and seen. How does one feel heard and seen? Is it communication, love, time, a warm hug, a comforting silence that makes the other person feel heard and seen? Even after spending time with her family, what was it that couldn't weave a space of feeling heard and seen. Appreciate the author for adding this point.
All in all, some excerpts slowed me down, while I couldn't resonate with some. The writing style is such that you want to continue reading. Some ideas may seem forced out but most of the book flows as if it's just about your next-door neighbour. And, the ease pours in, if I may add.
October 17, 2021
The title reminded me a single word chaos. Here I am struggling with two male humans (husband and son ) how will be the life of a lady whose house is full of men?
Kittu aka Krithidhara Pant lives in a house with her grandpa, father, twin brothers and a dog. Indeed her house is full of men. The dog reminded me of the indie we had in my in-laws place , he also had similar mannerisms. May be a male majority house thingy.
Looking at the name I thought that It is about the hardship of a sole women in a male majorinty house. But the title just refers to the status of Kittu's house. Rather than hardships the character traits of the housemates unique and sometimes funny. Incidents like the yellow and brown ice cubes, and fishing the dress from under the bed made me laugh. I think the way of removing trousers is a universal thing for men , even my 2 year old does the same imitating his dad and uncle.
Everyone have some fear inside us fear of being left out, fear that something bad happens when we do something, fear of others opinions. Some of these make us insecure and trap us inside a shell of our own. The book is easily relatable to our families. The left out feeling of elder child when the younger one arrives. There is even some wicked people who says to the elder one that mama papa got a new baby now they want you. Then even the women earns they need permission from the patriarchs in the house. Our poor Kittu is not even allowed to get her own credit card.
A realistic story written in a simple language . I felt that the characters and the plots are not much developed. Initially the story was well paced but in between it became slow.
Kittu aka Krithidhara Pant lives in a house with her grandpa, father, twin brothers and a dog. Indeed her house is full of men. The dog reminded me of the indie we had in my in-laws place , he also had similar mannerisms. May be a male majority house thingy.
Looking at the name I thought that It is about the hardship of a sole women in a male majorinty house. But the title just refers to the status of Kittu's house. Rather than hardships the character traits of the housemates unique and sometimes funny. Incidents like the yellow and brown ice cubes, and fishing the dress from under the bed made me laugh. I think the way of removing trousers is a universal thing for men , even my 2 year old does the same imitating his dad and uncle.
Everyone have some fear inside us fear of being left out, fear that something bad happens when we do something, fear of others opinions. Some of these make us insecure and trap us inside a shell of our own. The book is easily relatable to our families. The left out feeling of elder child when the younger one arrives. There is even some wicked people who says to the elder one that mama papa got a new baby now they want you. Then even the women earns they need permission from the patriarchs in the house. Our poor Kittu is not even allowed to get her own credit card.
A realistic story written in a simple language . I felt that the characters and the plots are not much developed. Initially the story was well paced but in between it became slow.
October 6, 2021
A house full of men is a story of Kritidhara Pant uff Kittu, who is living in a house along with 5 men, Her grandfather, whom she lovingly called High BP, her father, twins, Nishant and Shamik and a doggu, Bark Twain. Along with them, Kittu has 2 more men in her life, Kartik, NRI and her ex-boyfriend. Kittu works in a travel magazine but never she dared to go out of Lucknow because of some superstition attached to her travelling outside. The story picks up when a middle-aged woman, Anandita and her nephew Vicky enters the neighbourhood.
what I like about this book:-
This is a female-oriented story, the language is lucid and the narration is really good, the writing style of the author is amazing, can be read and enjoyed by everyone, The bond between the siblings is really heartwarming to read whereas a casual father and a witty and humorous grandfather, made this book funny and enjoyable, if you are into reading contemporary fiction, you might want to give this one a go.
but what I didn't like about this book:-
I tried to like this book so hard but couldn't because of the protagonist herself, she is an adult but she acts like a teenager all the time. Whereas the entire book revolves around Kittu, her neighbour and colleagues, without many twists, the story lay flat. There were times, I felt this book is been dragged.
overall if you are looking for a light read, with great narration and writing style you might want to give this one a go.
what I like about this book:-
This is a female-oriented story, the language is lucid and the narration is really good, the writing style of the author is amazing, can be read and enjoyed by everyone, The bond between the siblings is really heartwarming to read whereas a casual father and a witty and humorous grandfather, made this book funny and enjoyable, if you are into reading contemporary fiction, you might want to give this one a go.
but what I didn't like about this book:-
I tried to like this book so hard but couldn't because of the protagonist herself, she is an adult but she acts like a teenager all the time. Whereas the entire book revolves around Kittu, her neighbour and colleagues, without many twists, the story lay flat. There were times, I felt this book is been dragged.
overall if you are looking for a light read, with great narration and writing style you might want to give this one a go.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2021
Working for a travel magazine and yet travelled only twice in her life, Kittu, is now the only woman in her family after her mother’s death! She’s a girl with big dreams but now has to take responsibilities of managing all the men in her house including her granddad, dad, twin brothers, her dog and a Wodehouse portrait.
Living most of her life as a Church Mouse, She struggles to find the perfect balance in life.
𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗞’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂
𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭 (well always a bad idea)
𝙃𝙖𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 (painful yet needed)
𝙈𝙚𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙧 (heart or brain)
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚 (complete mess)
𝙔𝙚𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝! (That void)
Get on this journey with K and find out if she’ll ever be able to take another trip or will her life become a mini trip of it’s own where she can only go in circles and reach nowhere.
Each character has their own dynamics still fitting well together like puzzle pieces. Starts off a bit slow but the story is quite gripping in the later half. The granular details used in writing gave the story more depth.
If you’re looking for a light yet full of drama read then this is the one for you!
Living most of her life as a Church Mouse, She struggles to find the perfect balance in life.
𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗞’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂
𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭 (well always a bad idea)
𝙃𝙖𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 (painful yet needed)
𝙈𝙚𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙧 (heart or brain)
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚 (complete mess)
𝙔𝙚𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝! (That void)
Get on this journey with K and find out if she’ll ever be able to take another trip or will her life become a mini trip of it’s own where she can only go in circles and reach nowhere.
Each character has their own dynamics still fitting well together like puzzle pieces. Starts off a bit slow but the story is quite gripping in the later half. The granular details used in writing gave the story more depth.
If you’re looking for a light yet full of drama read then this is the one for you!
October 11, 2021
A House Full of men by Parinda Joshi
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 268 pages
Publishers: Harper Collins India
The book follows the story of Kittu, a 25-year-old girl, left alone in a house full of 6 men including her grandfather, father, twin brothers, a dog, and a Wodehouse portrait after her mother died.
Kittu works for a travel magazine but she hasn’t travelled anywhere much except trips where she lost her loved ones and now she feels her travelling are cursed. On top of that, her life turns completely around because of her playboy ex-boyfriend and her potential new love interest
The book is very well written and shows the real side of patriarchy. Kittu finds herself in-between chaos and with no one to talk to or share her thoughts to. She still hasn’t forgiven her mother for leaving her in this big mess.
Things start to take a bit of a turn when a new neighbour moves in. What has fate in mind for Kittu now?
This book is a package of love, life, emotions, drama, friendship and family. It talks about making peace with your past and starting a new fresh life by living in the present. If you’re looking for a book that has family drama and humorous banters, definitely go for it :)
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 268 pages
Publishers: Harper Collins India
The book follows the story of Kittu, a 25-year-old girl, left alone in a house full of 6 men including her grandfather, father, twin brothers, a dog, and a Wodehouse portrait after her mother died.
Kittu works for a travel magazine but she hasn’t travelled anywhere much except trips where she lost her loved ones and now she feels her travelling are cursed. On top of that, her life turns completely around because of her playboy ex-boyfriend and her potential new love interest
The book is very well written and shows the real side of patriarchy. Kittu finds herself in-between chaos and with no one to talk to or share her thoughts to. She still hasn’t forgiven her mother for leaving her in this big mess.
Things start to take a bit of a turn when a new neighbour moves in. What has fate in mind for Kittu now?
This book is a package of love, life, emotions, drama, friendship and family. It talks about making peace with your past and starting a new fresh life by living in the present. If you’re looking for a book that has family drama and humorous banters, definitely go for it :)
October 13, 2021
After a long time, I have read such a book that is very simple yet impactful. It is a kind of book that will remain with readers for a very long time. The story seems very realistic and readers can relate to themselves as well. Even the deepest emotions have been penned down by the author very well. "A house full of men" by author Parinda Joshi is definitely recommended book for all.
The story revolves around Kittu's destiny and struggling life from every aspect. Her mom and grandma have passed away by leaving her alone in this family full of men. She found nobody to share her thoughts, secrets, and happiness. Oh wait, I am not going to spoil anything further. You must need to grab this for having a great time with it.
The author's writing style is modern, standard, and actually very simple that made this book so fast. I haven't feel bored anytime while reading and I must say it was such a mood changer. All characters are very well introduced and developed with time. I could imagine everything was happening in front of my eyes. Such a talented writer she is!
The title plays smoothly with the story and has such an artistic cover it has! Beginnings can pick this book and it will be a great choice.
The story revolves around Kittu's destiny and struggling life from every aspect. Her mom and grandma have passed away by leaving her alone in this family full of men. She found nobody to share her thoughts, secrets, and happiness. Oh wait, I am not going to spoil anything further. You must need to grab this for having a great time with it.
The author's writing style is modern, standard, and actually very simple that made this book so fast. I haven't feel bored anytime while reading and I must say it was such a mood changer. All characters are very well introduced and developed with time. I could imagine everything was happening in front of my eyes. Such a talented writer she is!
The title plays smoothly with the story and has such an artistic cover it has! Beginnings can pick this book and it will be a great choice.
September 30, 2021
A House Full Of Man by Parinda Joshi the author of "MADE IN CHINA"
"A house full of men" is the story of a girl kittu. Who after death of her mother lives in a house full of men her grand father, father and twin brothers. She loved her mother dearly and was blessed with a loving and caring family . Although she has accepted her mother's demise but was not able to forgive her for living her alone in this world . Author has beautifully pen down the struggle of a girl who was not all alone yet have no one to discuss her problems or share her feelings. Who has to fight all her battles alone but at the same time have to take care of her family.
What I like about this book is the bond between the family members. well crafted characters and good story line. A complete family drama. You will see every colour of life in this book.
The plot is so fresh and thick that you don't want to keep the book down. This is one of those books which you finish without your knowledge and then feel sad that it got over. Am sure someone will make an awesome movie out of this plot just like " made in China".
"A house full of men" is the story of a girl kittu. Who after death of her mother lives in a house full of men her grand father, father and twin brothers. She loved her mother dearly and was blessed with a loving and caring family . Although she has accepted her mother's demise but was not able to forgive her for living her alone in this world . Author has beautifully pen down the struggle of a girl who was not all alone yet have no one to discuss her problems or share her feelings. Who has to fight all her battles alone but at the same time have to take care of her family.
What I like about this book is the bond between the family members. well crafted characters and good story line. A complete family drama. You will see every colour of life in this book.
The plot is so fresh and thick that you don't want to keep the book down. This is one of those books which you finish without your knowledge and then feel sad that it got over. Am sure someone will make an awesome movie out of this plot just like " made in China".
October 11, 2021
Kittu, a girl my age is kinda "stuck" with the men of the family. After the demise of her grandmother and later her mother, she's the only female left in a "House full of men"
The title caught my attention the moment I set my eyes on the book. The cover is very subtle but intriguing.
I've also read Made in China by author Parinda Joshi previously and so I decided to pick this one up too. And this 350 pages book took me on a journey I wasn't expecting. The book isn't all that you'll be able to make out from the cover or the blurb.
The characterization of each character is unique, be it the grandfather, father, brothers the ex boyfriend! The story is written beautifully, portraying how a single female handles a household and herself at the same time.
I can't imagine myself doing all that Kittu did for the family. But I also believe when it comes to family, one does all that they poaaibly can to give them a better life. Kittu was no different.
She was also not different in the emotional aspect. Having a complicated love life, she had broken up with her long time boyfriend and now had no one to talk to.
But soon enough, there's another entry in her life. Who's this person, what does cook up between them and what doesn't, read the book to know more.
The title caught my attention the moment I set my eyes on the book. The cover is very subtle but intriguing.
I've also read Made in China by author Parinda Joshi previously and so I decided to pick this one up too. And this 350 pages book took me on a journey I wasn't expecting. The book isn't all that you'll be able to make out from the cover or the blurb.
The characterization of each character is unique, be it the grandfather, father, brothers the ex boyfriend! The story is written beautifully, portraying how a single female handles a household and herself at the same time.
I can't imagine myself doing all that Kittu did for the family. But I also believe when it comes to family, one does all that they poaaibly can to give them a better life. Kittu was no different.
She was also not different in the emotional aspect. Having a complicated love life, she had broken up with her long time boyfriend and now had no one to talk to.
But soon enough, there's another entry in her life. Who's this person, what does cook up between them and what doesn't, read the book to know more.
September 27, 2021
The thing which first caught my attention was the Title of the book and then the cover. Later when I read the blurb, I was interested in reading and exploring what's this book all about.
This book talks about Kittu who is 25 yo and an only girl in a house which has only male members - Her grandfather, father, 2 twin brothers and a dog. This book is all about family drama and relationships. The story in the beginning felt a bit dragged and slow but suddenly picked up pace in second half and that's when I read it in one go. It was a bit erratic. Nevertheless I really adored how the author stresses on each and every relationship Kittu had with her family members and nurtured. The things described also felt realistic to some extent. But the appearance of some characters felt abrupt. Not only it potrays about family but also Kittu's work life which provided a sort of refreshment from reading the extensive family drama. I really enjoyed how the story ended.
This book talks about Kittu who is 25 yo and an only girl in a house which has only male members - Her grandfather, father, 2 twin brothers and a dog. This book is all about family drama and relationships. The story in the beginning felt a bit dragged and slow but suddenly picked up pace in second half and that's when I read it in one go. It was a bit erratic. Nevertheless I really adored how the author stresses on each and every relationship Kittu had with her family members and nurtured. The things described also felt realistic to some extent. But the appearance of some characters felt abrupt. Not only it potrays about family but also Kittu's work life which provided a sort of refreshment from reading the extensive family drama. I really enjoyed how the story ended.
October 2, 2021
The story revolves around Kritidhara Pant who lost her mother and is now living in lucknow with her grandfather, father, and twin brothers.
With the proceedings in the story, she has to take up the responsibility to manage all the chores and family members of her house. Though she wanted to be with her boyfriend Vicky. Then she meets kartik, her new neighbour.
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The story is written in a simple and lucid manner and being female-oriented story. The author has beautifully shown the phrases of life though it is quite lengthy and tiresome while reading. The situations aren't well developed and characters are. The narration and different emotions love, misunderstanding, jealousy, loneliness, love-hate relationship between siblings, humour, togetherness are written beautifully.
Ratings: 3.5/5
With the proceedings in the story, she has to take up the responsibility to manage all the chores and family members of her house. Though she wanted to be with her boyfriend Vicky. Then she meets kartik, her new neighbour.
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The story is written in a simple and lucid manner and being female-oriented story. The author has beautifully shown the phrases of life though it is quite lengthy and tiresome while reading. The situations aren't well developed and characters are. The narration and different emotions love, misunderstanding, jealousy, loneliness, love-hate relationship between siblings, humour, togetherness are written beautifully.
Ratings: 3.5/5
October 6, 2021
The plot of the story revolves around Kittu and her life. The idea of putting a girl in a setting with a family full of men is quite interesting and it brings out some amazing moments in the story. I loved how the author uses the tension and uncomfortable moments to set the tone of the plot. The plot moves smoothly, and the pace of the story is comfortable enough to keep the reader hooked. Another interesting aspect is how Parinda uses the city of Lucknow as a part of the story. The flavors of the city and the sights of the city play a critical part in the story and help the character arcs. Putting the romantic interest next door was a masterstroke and adds a humor element to the story. The language of the story is easy to understand, and the descriptions in the story are excellently done, which add a completely different dimension to the plot. The climax is very well drafted, and the Harry Potter references were the icing on the cake.
The characters are something that hold this story together. Kittu is a complex character, and her quirks and idiosyncrasies make the story what it is. There is a tension in her character that unravels as the story progresses and that is the force driving the story. Another interesting character was that of Anandita and how her actions add various flavors to this story. I was amazed at the level of detailing that she did to add layers to her character. To add to the mix, a crazy family and a weird ex-boyfriend complete this melee of characters that make up this story.
Overall, a wonderful ride I would definitely recommend you read.
The characters are something that hold this story together. Kittu is a complex character, and her quirks and idiosyncrasies make the story what it is. There is a tension in her character that unravels as the story progresses and that is the force driving the story. Another interesting character was that of Anandita and how her actions add various flavors to this story. I was amazed at the level of detailing that she did to add layers to her character. To add to the mix, a crazy family and a weird ex-boyfriend complete this melee of characters that make up this story.
Overall, a wonderful ride I would definitely recommend you read.
October 8, 2021
This story is of Kittu , a girl who has just lost her mother and is left out with a house filled with only men around her from her father , grandfather and her twin brothers.
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Sudden demise of her mother made her quite confused on dealing the issues of the household . Kittu is not having a very nice equation with her current boyfriend Vicky , because he was not ready to accept her officially . Kittu finds her new love in her neighbour NRI based boy.
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Kittu somewhere feels sad that she was not having anyone with whom she can discuss her problems . Her job was based on travel but he never liked to visit outside Lucknow.
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The cover is the most attractive thing this book has. The characaters are presented in a readable manner . I felt the main protagonist was somwhat quite immature to handle the situation according to the age she was in .
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Sudden demise of her mother made her quite confused on dealing the issues of the household . Kittu is not having a very nice equation with her current boyfriend Vicky , because he was not ready to accept her officially . Kittu finds her new love in her neighbour NRI based boy.
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Kittu somewhere feels sad that she was not having anyone with whom she can discuss her problems . Her job was based on travel but he never liked to visit outside Lucknow.
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The cover is the most attractive thing this book has. The characaters are presented in a readable manner . I felt the main protagonist was somwhat quite immature to handle the situation according to the age she was in .
September 29, 2021
The book 'A House Full of Men' by Parinda Joshi is the story of Kittu aka Kritidhara Pant and her boisterous family. She is so unhappy about the fact that her house is full of men and therefore she feels like she has no one with whom she could share her concerns and personal issues. Sooner, her destiny brings some more people into her life and the rest of the story deals with how she tries to adjust with her crazy family and everything happening around her.
The story is all about family, love, loneliness, heartbreak, relationships, friendship, etc. The author has incredibly expressed the condition of a girl who lives in a family full of men. The plot portrays her helplessness, her loneliness and her desperate need to have someone to listen to her aspirations, obsessions and her anxious thoughts about life.The narration style is intriguing. Even though the story starts off in an intriguing way, at some point it becomes slow paced. The writing is also simple and lucid. There are a lot of funny instances and that makes the story more enjoyable. Overall it is a good read.
The story is all about family, love, loneliness, heartbreak, relationships, friendship, etc. The author has incredibly expressed the condition of a girl who lives in a family full of men. The plot portrays her helplessness, her loneliness and her desperate need to have someone to listen to her aspirations, obsessions and her anxious thoughts about life.The narration style is intriguing. Even though the story starts off in an intriguing way, at some point it becomes slow paced. The writing is also simple and lucid. There are a lot of funny instances and that makes the story more enjoyable. Overall it is a good read.
September 26, 2021
The storyline moves around a girl named Kittu who is the only female in her family.
Apart from Kittu, there are 6 men in the house...no wonder why the book is titled the same... The family is patriarchal and Kittu feels alone in the house full of men. But what's den something life changing happens when some amicable fellows come in their neighbouring.
Author has very carefully crafted the storyline making it interesting throughout the end!
Overall a nice read!
Apart from Kittu, there are 6 men in the house...no wonder why the book is titled the same... The family is patriarchal and Kittu feels alone in the house full of men. But what's den something life changing happens when some amicable fellows come in their neighbouring.
Author has very carefully crafted the storyline making it interesting throughout the end!
Overall a nice read!
October 3, 2021
At the point when you are in mental trouble and somebody genuinely hears you without condemning you, without attempting to assume liability for you, without attempting to shape you, it feels damn great!. The line as expressed above bears a profound connection with the general subject of the setting of the current book and comes as something for which a great deal of people pine yet it isn't something that we as a whole get and the equivalent occurred with the primary person of the current book.
October 7, 2021
Title: A house full of men
Author: Parinda joshi
Length:357 pages
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Edition: Paperback/Kindle
Written in a eloquent manner , this book revolves around the story of Kritidhara pant aka Kittu , A girl aged twenty five , responsible, beautiful and independent . the story is setup in the streets of Lucknow. Kittu is living in a house with 5 mens Her grandpa, father , two brothers , one dog and her 3 am friend in a picture. this is where the title justifies the story.
Stroy is all about her realization journey of realizing that this is not just a house full of men but a house full of people who love each other fiercely. Story is gripping and engaging.
I really enjoyed reading this book , characterization is done very well that it seems author speak through one of the characters. story is written in the 3rd person PoV who can reveal what all the characters are thinking and doing at all times.
I highly recommend this book to all fiction lovers give it a try , the story will keep you hooked till the last page.
Author: Parinda joshi
Length:357 pages
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Edition: Paperback/Kindle
Written in a eloquent manner , this book revolves around the story of Kritidhara pant aka Kittu , A girl aged twenty five , responsible, beautiful and independent . the story is setup in the streets of Lucknow. Kittu is living in a house with 5 mens Her grandpa, father , two brothers , one dog and her 3 am friend in a picture. this is where the title justifies the story.
Stroy is all about her realization journey of realizing that this is not just a house full of men but a house full of people who love each other fiercely. Story is gripping and engaging.
I really enjoyed reading this book , characterization is done very well that it seems author speak through one of the characters. story is written in the 3rd person PoV who can reveal what all the characters are thinking and doing at all times.
I highly recommend this book to all fiction lovers give it a try , the story will keep you hooked till the last page.
October 7, 2021
A house full of men by Parinda Joshi is an interesting life story about a girl named Kittu and her life journey surrounded by all men. The story revolves around a girl who is living with all men alone after the loss of her mother. Her emotional outbursts, tantrums, responsibilities, challenges are clearly narrated.
The characters in the story are strong, impactful, and relatable as well. Every character has a different personality and vibes that impact the life decisions of the protagonist. This book is a complete package of variant emotions like heat breaks insecurities, love, responsibilities, and a lot.
Certain places of the story sound too natural making the reader emotional. I picked the book expecting to understand the mentality of a girl who faces such a scenario in life and how she tackles all the obstacles that come in her way. On a personal note, I learned much more than that and thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Though it took a bit more time due to the length of the book; it's completely worth it.
The characters in the story are strong, impactful, and relatable as well. Every character has a different personality and vibes that impact the life decisions of the protagonist. This book is a complete package of variant emotions like heat breaks insecurities, love, responsibilities, and a lot.
Certain places of the story sound too natural making the reader emotional. I picked the book expecting to understand the mentality of a girl who faces such a scenario in life and how she tackles all the obstacles that come in her way. On a personal note, I learned much more than that and thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Though it took a bit more time due to the length of the book; it's completely worth it.
October 8, 2021
A House Full of Men is a contemporary novel about Kittu, who was left alone in a full house by her mother and she holds the deepest sorrow within herself after her mother demise. Even though she lives with 6 adult men includes Male Dog, framed Wodehouse, Grandfather, Father and Twin brothers, she sometimes feels loneliness. Her failed attempts, love and false starts haunts her presences here and now.
But the story has happy ending and full house rejoins and shares the domestic chores altogether which makes less burden for Kittu and finds the love of her life.
It has the strong gripping line and well balanced with all the characters. The language is simple and lucid. The narrative style of the author is so intriguing and focused on mental health, how its takes toll when it is unchecked.
But the story has happy ending and full house rejoins and shares the domestic chores altogether which makes less burden for Kittu and finds the love of her life.
It has the strong gripping line and well balanced with all the characters. The language is simple and lucid. The narrative style of the author is so intriguing and focused on mental health, how its takes toll when it is unchecked.
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