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Blowfish is a fast, funny and irreverent take on the overhyped pursuit of passion in a country where flashy cars and posh bungalows remain the only lasting symbols of success and happiness.Mukund and Chaddha spend their days comfortably ensconced in their cushy jobs, wallowing in regrets that make for good conversation. Mukund, in a fit of bravado. resigns to pursue his “calling”; the only hitch is that he doesn't know what it is yet! Chaddha is fired and seeks solace in shooting pigeons at point-blank range.Mukund's life spirals out of control when Colonel Harpal Singh, the housing society secretary, finds in him a reflection of his estranged son. Harpal places Mukund under “house arrest”, puts him on trial in a kangaroo court and coerces him to fight a ludicrous duel.Constantly under threat, and running out of time and money, Mukund is about to go back to being a man with bad dandruff, a small car and even smaller dreams, when he meets Suman, a girl who, like him, is trying to figure out what life is all about.
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Siddharth Tripathi
9 books34 followersSiddharth Tripathi was born in Allahabad and schooled in Banaras. He is a B.E from NIT Trichy and an MBA from MDI, Gurgaon. The Virgins,
published in 2013, is his first novel. Blowfish, his second novel, was published by Bloomsbury in September 2017. His first two books are now being adapted for a serialized OTT release.
For the last five years, Siddharth has been a practitioner of the non-dual (advaita) path to spiritual wisdom and has extensively researched the advaita teachings of Sri Ramana Maharishi and Sri Ramesh Balsekar. unMind (published in 2020) is a culmination of that journey.
Songbook, published in 2023, is his first collection of songs / poems.
published in 2013, is his first novel. Blowfish, his second novel, was published by Bloomsbury in September 2017. His first two books are now being adapted for a serialized OTT release.
For the last five years, Siddharth has been a practitioner of the non-dual (advaita) path to spiritual wisdom and has extensively researched the advaita teachings of Sri Ramana Maharishi and Sri Ramesh Balsekar. unMind (published in 2020) is a culmination of that journey.
Songbook, published in 2023, is his first collection of songs / poems.
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November 5, 2017
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|4.0 stars|
The typical lives of most people, especially people who wanna pursue their ‘calling’, because the world cares more about your job and your life than you ever did. Blowfish is a witty take on the double standards of the society and the irony of certain everyday situations.
Imagine you are frustrated because you finally got a job but you don’t know what are you doing. Your Co-workers infuriate you further because they are equally clueless. SO you do what every other person would do. You quit and you try to pursue your calling. You dream about being independent, and famous and you plan your world around it. Then you sleep off. The next morning doesn’t look like what you pictured and to make it worse, you have to deal with your friend’s problems. But the problem just doesn’t stop there. Everyone you meet takes you to a completely different level of frustration because people just won’t stop judging you.
Mukund is just another guy who quits his job with a fool-proof plan, his plan being writing (his childhood hobby). But what he manages instead is to land himself in situations that are both awkward and hilarious. He has his partners in crime, his roommate- Rohit Chhadha and his friend Sampu. Together they come up with the most unfortunate plans in response to some of the most common, crazy situations they face. There’s a girl too- Suman, who is equally hopeless but talks sense (Thank God!) Suman is the savior because she makes an appearance whenever Mukund needs advice.
With unexpected twists and turns, the plot manages to move forward. In the process, it highlights a lot of problems that persist in our society.
|4.0 stars|
The typical lives of most people, especially people who wanna pursue their ‘calling’, because the world cares more about your job and your life than you ever did. Blowfish is a witty take on the double standards of the society and the irony of certain everyday situations.
Imagine you are frustrated because you finally got a job but you don’t know what are you doing. Your Co-workers infuriate you further because they are equally clueless. SO you do what every other person would do. You quit and you try to pursue your calling. You dream about being independent, and famous and you plan your world around it. Then you sleep off. The next morning doesn’t look like what you pictured and to make it worse, you have to deal with your friend’s problems. But the problem just doesn’t stop there. Everyone you meet takes you to a completely different level of frustration because people just won’t stop judging you.
Mukund is just another guy who quits his job with a fool-proof plan, his plan being writing (his childhood hobby). But what he manages instead is to land himself in situations that are both awkward and hilarious. He has his partners in crime, his roommate- Rohit Chhadha and his friend Sampu. Together they come up with the most unfortunate plans in response to some of the most common, crazy situations they face. There’s a girl too- Suman, who is equally hopeless but talks sense (Thank God!) Suman is the savior because she makes an appearance whenever Mukund needs advice.
With unexpected twists and turns, the plot manages to move forward. In the process, it highlights a lot of problems that persist in our society.
November 4, 2017
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Set in Gurgaon, this book is very much relatable to this generation who find themselves working all their energy off chasing money and not their passion. It addresses that chasing passion has become a luxury when flashy cars and posh bungalows are the only lasting symbols of success and happiness.
Cover: Blowfish has a very vivid and bright cover that makes it even more appealing to read. It undoubtedly plays an important role pulling the readers in!
Plot and characters: Mukund is a typical Indian man who is now tired of his monotonous 9 to 5 life. He doesn’t like his job and is frustrated and unhappy. So in a rash decision he resigns his company to pursue his true passion – gives in to his ‘calling’. But the problem is he doesn’t what it is yet. In a rat race for money and power Blowfish is an eye opener.
The story is evenly paced and quite engrossing. The characters are indeed very well developed and painted. Each is a whole and brought to life with their flaws. It makes them more real and relatable. Not only the main characters but the well developed and interesting supporting characters like Sampu, Suman, Vanya and Bumbum gives life to the story.
Writing: The writing is full of wit and humour. You will find yourself laughing out loud quite some times while reading. The writing style is contemporary and is easy to follow.
I personally didn’t or rather don’t like when Hindi words are thrown casually in an English novel. I mean it can be used as dialogues and can be quoted but using them otherwise just makes the read difficult for me.
Recommendation: The debut novel of Siddharth Tripathi, Blowfish catches your attention very early with the gorgeous cover and then keeps you intrigued with his witty storytelling. It is a light and fluffy read recommended to the fans of contemporary fiction.
December 14, 2017
The book is the story of three friends told from the point of view of Mukund. Mukund is a frustrated lad in his late twenties. His job sucks and personal life is no good. And that is why he is so relatable!
Mukund has a numerologist for a therapist. But the numerologist has just one solution to all of Mukund’s problems. If Mukund changes his name to Muklund, then all his problems will go away. He is reluctant to do so, for obvious reasons!
There is Chaddha. He is Punjabi. He eats chicken and loves to drink. He loves women, but can never go and talk to them. And he is a pseudo-intellectual. He is also hot tempered and shoots pigeons with his air gun when he is angry.
Lastly, there is Pandey. He is a weed junkie. He is in a man’s body that refuses to grow up. His wife is perennially estranged, and it’s not her fault. These three make the book, literally.
The book begins with Mukund’s line of fire. He is not having a great day at work when he realises he is going to get fired. The self-respect kicks in when he decides to resign to follow his passion. He doesn’t know what that is yet though. His roommate Chaddha gets fired a few days later and this begins their life of further meaninglessness.
Meanwhile, Pandey remains the same. He thinks of consuming weed in different forms and gets thrown out of the house after the smoke from the oven gives him away.
The entire book consists of these three guys trying to find meaning in their life, which is futile. There are some thought provoking conversations, ideals shaking instances and adrenaline induced adventures; some silly more than adventurous. But overall It is a fun book.
In the entire book one will notice that the characters don’t prove themselves. Or hit a jackpot of wisdom or even make sense of their lives. They just are.
Mukund has a numerologist for a therapist. But the numerologist has just one solution to all of Mukund’s problems. If Mukund changes his name to Muklund, then all his problems will go away. He is reluctant to do so, for obvious reasons!
There is Chaddha. He is Punjabi. He eats chicken and loves to drink. He loves women, but can never go and talk to them. And he is a pseudo-intellectual. He is also hot tempered and shoots pigeons with his air gun when he is angry.
Lastly, there is Pandey. He is a weed junkie. He is in a man’s body that refuses to grow up. His wife is perennially estranged, and it’s not her fault. These three make the book, literally.
The book begins with Mukund’s line of fire. He is not having a great day at work when he realises he is going to get fired. The self-respect kicks in when he decides to resign to follow his passion. He doesn’t know what that is yet though. His roommate Chaddha gets fired a few days later and this begins their life of further meaninglessness.
Meanwhile, Pandey remains the same. He thinks of consuming weed in different forms and gets thrown out of the house after the smoke from the oven gives him away.
The entire book consists of these three guys trying to find meaning in their life, which is futile. There are some thought provoking conversations, ideals shaking instances and adrenaline induced adventures; some silly more than adventurous. But overall It is a fun book.
In the entire book one will notice that the characters don’t prove themselves. Or hit a jackpot of wisdom or even make sense of their lives. They just are.
November 8, 2017
The story revolves around Mukund , a middleclass , ordinary guy who works in a 9-5 job. After hearing to a prediction by his astrologer , he leaves his job and chases his dreams but things don’t always turn out to be how we want them.
Blowfish is a fast paced and witty read with a very clear portrayal of the Indian mindset – huge pockets filled with cash , fast cars and luxurious mansions ; which these days is the definition of a SUCCESSFUL PERSON. The narration is simple and lucid which will hook you till the last page.What I loved the most were the names of the characters.
A hard-hitting story , pick this one up for a realistic face palm.
Blowfish is a fast paced and witty read with a very clear portrayal of the Indian mindset – huge pockets filled with cash , fast cars and luxurious mansions ; which these days is the definition of a SUCCESSFUL PERSON. The narration is simple and lucid which will hook you till the last page.What I loved the most were the names of the characters.
A hard-hitting story , pick this one up for a realistic face palm.
November 4, 2017
The book feels relatable on so many instances a different shade of the reality that every millennial must be facing; incidences depicted over blown at some places brought out the laughter with the empathy that is gained slowly with the characters evolving in the story.
An easy read with some reflective words. A modern read that I would suggest to all in their twenties.
An easy read with some reflective words. A modern read that I would suggest to all in their twenties.
November 29, 2017
Detailed review coming up soon.
EDIT:
Took me long enough, but here I am, sharing my detailed review of the book.
Blowfish, for me, was a very Catcher In the Rye type read (not comparing the books but the general narration), where things just kept happening. There was a good flow maintained throughout, which made it a gripping read for me. However, at one point i did feel like like since so much was happening, nothing really happened. Towards the third quarter of the book, when things go really out of hand (not giving spoilers), I was reminded of the Bollywood movie Delhi Belly.
The one thing that stuck like a sore thumb for me was the (over)use of profanity. While I do understand that using the general lingo makes the characters more relatable, in this case, it didn't really work for me. Once the characters of the young chaps living in Gurgaon and stuck in their jobs was established, the author could have, maybe, in my opinion, moved on to more content than building on the same thing over and over again.
All in all, it was a good read. I enjoyed the absurdity of the situations, especially the one involving the landlord and the society committee.
Recommended one time read.
EDIT:
Took me long enough, but here I am, sharing my detailed review of the book.
Blowfish, for me, was a very Catcher In the Rye type read (not comparing the books but the general narration), where things just kept happening. There was a good flow maintained throughout, which made it a gripping read for me. However, at one point i did feel like like since so much was happening, nothing really happened. Towards the third quarter of the book, when things go really out of hand (not giving spoilers), I was reminded of the Bollywood movie Delhi Belly.
The one thing that stuck like a sore thumb for me was the (over)use of profanity. While I do understand that using the general lingo makes the characters more relatable, in this case, it didn't really work for me. Once the characters of the young chaps living in Gurgaon and stuck in their jobs was established, the author could have, maybe, in my opinion, moved on to more content than building on the same thing over and over again.
All in all, it was a good read. I enjoyed the absurdity of the situations, especially the one involving the landlord and the society committee.
Recommended one time read.
July 14, 2022
Enjoyed this fun & quirky read ! 😅
December 25, 2017
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Blowfish is the journey of Mukund and his friends. He is a middle-class man with a passion. Author has particularly focused on the part of life when Mukund searches for something more than an average paying MNC job. The book is divided into 5 parts and each part has several chapters.
My first impression includes the pretty cover which is full of vibrant colours and title of chapters which are really interesting. I think that the story is pretty real and any middle-class man with passion could relate himself to either Mukund or to his friends Chaddha and Sampu. But, at points, the pace of the story made it felt like some daily soap script.
Moreover, the author has done a brilliant job in keeping characters’ emotions on the surface. In my opinion, Mukund is a good fellow and his goodness motivated me to keep reading it. The end of the story honestly moved me.
Just like the above quote, the author has mentioned a lot of great quotes, songs and singers in the story. In my view, all of them directly reflect the taste of the author. Whereas, the slangs and swear words used in the story, make it sound like very local to us.
While reading I felt that the pace of the story gets fast after the midway and the possible reason for that could be the writing. I made a weird observation about writing that the writing of the story and Mukund’s writing in the story gets better simultaneously.
My ultimate thought is that it could be an exemplary story for those who want courage to follow their heart. I would suggest to pick it up right away to jot down the dots in your story of passion.
My rating: 3.4/5
Blowfish
By Siddharth Tripathi
296pp. Bloomsbury. 2017
₹280 . Buy a copy for yourself.
Disclaimer: I would like to thank Bloomsbury India for the copy. This review is my personal thoughts on the book.
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” Why should I be afraid to talk about something that I am so immensely proud of? I blurted out, ‘I wanted to do something, I mean, I wanted to create something I could call my own.’ “
Blowfish is the journey of Mukund and his friends. He is a middle-class man with a passion. Author has particularly focused on the part of life when Mukund searches for something more than an average paying MNC job. The book is divided into 5 parts and each part has several chapters.
“Living a life that’s true is not meant for everyone. I wasn’t going to make it.”
My first impression includes the pretty cover which is full of vibrant colours and title of chapters which are really interesting. I think that the story is pretty real and any middle-class man with passion could relate himself to either Mukund or to his friends Chaddha and Sampu. But, at points, the pace of the story made it felt like some daily soap script.
Moreover, the author has done a brilliant job in keeping characters’ emotions on the surface. In my opinion, Mukund is a good fellow and his goodness motivated me to keep reading it. The end of the story honestly moved me.
” ‘It is. I’m trying to sit still,’ he pointed to a quote he had stuck on the wall above his study table. It said: All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone – Blaise Pascal”
Just like the above quote, the author has mentioned a lot of great quotes, songs and singers in the story. In my view, all of them directly reflect the taste of the author. Whereas, the slangs and swear words used in the story, make it sound like very local to us.
” Bullshit excuses but the apology was genuine. Isn’t it strange? “
While reading I felt that the pace of the story gets fast after the midway and the possible reason for that could be the writing. I made a weird observation about writing that the writing of the story and Mukund’s writing in the story gets better simultaneously.
” I wasn’t writing a book but I was writing. I was happy I was getting somewhere.”
My ultimate thought is that it could be an exemplary story for those who want courage to follow their heart. I would suggest to pick it up right away to jot down the dots in your story of passion.
” I saw good people suffer, I saw cunning and mediocrity thrive – soon my cynicism and boredom metamorphosed into indifference. “
My rating: 3.4/5
Blowfish
By Siddharth Tripathi
296pp. Bloomsbury. 2017
₹280 . Buy a copy for yourself.
Disclaimer: I would like to thank Bloomsbury India for the copy. This review is my personal thoughts on the book.
November 9, 2017
Blowfish addresses the main case of people running after high paying jobs, especially of those working in MNCs, towers with those flashy reflective mirrors and don't forget the people clad in black, clicking shoes, the computer taps! Our ears have been accustomed to our parents' reiterated phrase time and again, "good education, then a good job, then of course a family". There's no way out of this goodness, for most of us. And amidst sticking to this "policy", often times we forget to give time to what we are really passionate about.
Creativity is always thought (or made to think) of as an hobby. Whenever, we try to be upfront about our likes and want to take it up as our career, we try to break it to our parents in the utmost respectful manner we can possibly manage, but then they have to throw the "NO" bomb! Well, you did see it coming though, didn't you?
So, with a heavy heart and hunched back, we walk back to what we had swore to never walk to. We start working tirelessly, spending hours and hours which would take us a few more steps away from our passion.
Siddharth Tripathi has captured this very essence of being ensconced in such a job where we have to kill our happiness, where making money is our motto. With increasing responsibilities on our shoulders, there's no way out of living this frustrated life and quitting becomes a far-fetched option to consider. Nursing a broken heart and crushed under family's expectations, blowfish is a fun, witty thought-provoking read.
With a simple narrative and even simpler language, you are bound to be in a ride for a witty, funny and a laid back journey where passion is out casted and flashy cars and skyscrapers are the only ones who leave a long lasting impression of success. An Indian, especially of this generation, is most likely to find a part of himself/herself in Mukund, our protagonist. The different characters are split images (not literally) of our homey indian families and people who pay homage in constructing our society.
There are many hilarious moments in the book, many that would raise eyebrows and others that would force you to furrow your brows.
Mukund quits his job just before he gets to know that he would be thrown out by his boss, at least quitting himself would save him his prestige than being fired by the boss. Still unsure about what he really wants to do and with no such "make-ahead" plans, he finds solace in returning back to writing which once had been his hobby. Chaddha is his flatmate and also excels in buttering his boss but it doesn't save him from getting fired and in the end he finds comfort in shooting pigeons. Sampu, Mukund's good friend, who is about to become a father (still has to be habituated to the idea of becoming a father) has to tackle with his pregnant wife's moods swings.
The chapters are short and fast paced which makes it easy to keep a tab on the characters and also helps in keeping track of what actually happens in the story. The language is lucid and the word flow has been taken care of in equal measure.
What could have been better though?
Well, I can't deny the fact that money indeed plays a major factor in our lives and this hasn't been taken so seriously in the book. A little more thought out situations that justifies this fact would have done the deed but it has been a little neglected, especially in the near end.
Not all my questions were answered, especially of what really happens after Mukund strays away from his job. I think a bit more thought out closure would have been good.
Nonetheless, this contemporary piece was realistic and fun to read!
Creativity is always thought (or made to think) of as an hobby. Whenever, we try to be upfront about our likes and want to take it up as our career, we try to break it to our parents in the utmost respectful manner we can possibly manage, but then they have to throw the "NO" bomb! Well, you did see it coming though, didn't you?
So, with a heavy heart and hunched back, we walk back to what we had swore to never walk to. We start working tirelessly, spending hours and hours which would take us a few more steps away from our passion.
Siddharth Tripathi has captured this very essence of being ensconced in such a job where we have to kill our happiness, where making money is our motto. With increasing responsibilities on our shoulders, there's no way out of living this frustrated life and quitting becomes a far-fetched option to consider. Nursing a broken heart and crushed under family's expectations, blowfish is a fun, witty thought-provoking read.
With a simple narrative and even simpler language, you are bound to be in a ride for a witty, funny and a laid back journey where passion is out casted and flashy cars and skyscrapers are the only ones who leave a long lasting impression of success. An Indian, especially of this generation, is most likely to find a part of himself/herself in Mukund, our protagonist. The different characters are split images (not literally) of our homey indian families and people who pay homage in constructing our society.
There are many hilarious moments in the book, many that would raise eyebrows and others that would force you to furrow your brows.
Mukund quits his job just before he gets to know that he would be thrown out by his boss, at least quitting himself would save him his prestige than being fired by the boss. Still unsure about what he really wants to do and with no such "make-ahead" plans, he finds solace in returning back to writing which once had been his hobby. Chaddha is his flatmate and also excels in buttering his boss but it doesn't save him from getting fired and in the end he finds comfort in shooting pigeons. Sampu, Mukund's good friend, who is about to become a father (still has to be habituated to the idea of becoming a father) has to tackle with his pregnant wife's moods swings.
The chapters are short and fast paced which makes it easy to keep a tab on the characters and also helps in keeping track of what actually happens in the story. The language is lucid and the word flow has been taken care of in equal measure.
What could have been better though?
Well, I can't deny the fact that money indeed plays a major factor in our lives and this hasn't been taken so seriously in the book. A little more thought out situations that justifies this fact would have done the deed but it has been a little neglected, especially in the near end.
Not all my questions were answered, especially of what really happens after Mukund strays away from his job. I think a bit more thought out closure would have been good.
Nonetheless, this contemporary piece was realistic and fun to read!
October 25, 2017
Title: Blowfish
Author: Siddharth Tripathi
Publication Date:20th September 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury India
Binding:Paperback
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 296
ISBN: 9789386643115
Blurb
Mukund and Chaddha spend their days comfortably ensconced in their cushy jobs, wallowing in regrets that make for good conversation. Mukund, in a fit of bravado. resigns to pursue his “calling”; the only hitch is that he doesn't know what it is yet! Chaddha is fired and seeks solace in shooting pigeons at point-blank range.
Mukund's life spirals out of control when Colonel Harpal Singh, the housing society secretary, finds in him a reflection of his estranged son. Harpal places Mukund under “house arrest”, puts him on trial in a kangaroo court and coerces him to fight a ludicrous duel.
Constantly under threat, and running out of time and money, Mukund is about to go back to being a man with bad dandruff, a small car and even smaller dreams, when he meets Suman, a girl who, like him, is trying to figure out what life is all about.
Cover
The cover of Blowfish is very beautiful and colourful with navy blue colour as the base colour and having a cartoon type,geometrical image of three men one with a gun and a pigeon. The backside of the book also has an image of a girl. The way images are made make the cover very attractive and funny.The cover design is by Kalyani Naravane.
Review
Blowfish by Siddharth Tripathi is a dark comedy revolving around Mukund Bhandari and Rohit Chaddha who live in a rented apartment in Srijan Vihar in Gurgaon. Mukund very casually quits his job just to write a book and do activities like learning guitar while on the other hand, Chaddha is fired from his job. The book is very relatable to today's generation working in MNC's.
The book is written in first person from the point of view of Mukund and the language of the book is clear and simple. The main characters such as Mukund and Chaddha as well as the supporting characters like Sampu,Suman are very well developed and are interesting. The author has described all the events really well and can be visualized and the author has wit, humour in his writing making the reader laugh at various points while reading it. I really liked the showdown of air guns between Colonel Harpal Singh and Mukund and also the conversation about Bhishma of Mahabharata and Parashurama. The love stories in the story are sweet and simple. The pace of the book is neither too fast nor too slow. Mukund faces not just one problem rather problems one after another. A blowfish means a fish which has an ability to inflate and the same is with Mukund that his ability was to increase his own problems. Thus, the title of the book is very well justified. Overall, the story is very gripping filled with elements of friendship, love and wit. I really enjoyed reading the book a lot.
I would recommend this book everyone interested in reading a light funny, witty and an engrossing story.
*I received the copy of the book from Bloomsbury India.
Author: Siddharth Tripathi
Publication Date:20th September 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury India
Binding:Paperback
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 296
ISBN: 9789386643115
Blurb
Mukund and Chaddha spend their days comfortably ensconced in their cushy jobs, wallowing in regrets that make for good conversation. Mukund, in a fit of bravado. resigns to pursue his “calling”; the only hitch is that he doesn't know what it is yet! Chaddha is fired and seeks solace in shooting pigeons at point-blank range.
Mukund's life spirals out of control when Colonel Harpal Singh, the housing society secretary, finds in him a reflection of his estranged son. Harpal places Mukund under “house arrest”, puts him on trial in a kangaroo court and coerces him to fight a ludicrous duel.
Constantly under threat, and running out of time and money, Mukund is about to go back to being a man with bad dandruff, a small car and even smaller dreams, when he meets Suman, a girl who, like him, is trying to figure out what life is all about.
Cover
The cover of Blowfish is very beautiful and colourful with navy blue colour as the base colour and having a cartoon type,geometrical image of three men one with a gun and a pigeon. The backside of the book also has an image of a girl. The way images are made make the cover very attractive and funny.The cover design is by Kalyani Naravane.
Review
Blowfish by Siddharth Tripathi is a dark comedy revolving around Mukund Bhandari and Rohit Chaddha who live in a rented apartment in Srijan Vihar in Gurgaon. Mukund very casually quits his job just to write a book and do activities like learning guitar while on the other hand, Chaddha is fired from his job. The book is very relatable to today's generation working in MNC's.
The book is written in first person from the point of view of Mukund and the language of the book is clear and simple. The main characters such as Mukund and Chaddha as well as the supporting characters like Sampu,Suman are very well developed and are interesting. The author has described all the events really well and can be visualized and the author has wit, humour in his writing making the reader laugh at various points while reading it. I really liked the showdown of air guns between Colonel Harpal Singh and Mukund and also the conversation about Bhishma of Mahabharata and Parashurama. The love stories in the story are sweet and simple. The pace of the book is neither too fast nor too slow. Mukund faces not just one problem rather problems one after another. A blowfish means a fish which has an ability to inflate and the same is with Mukund that his ability was to increase his own problems. Thus, the title of the book is very well justified. Overall, the story is very gripping filled with elements of friendship, love and wit. I really enjoyed reading the book a lot.
I would recommend this book everyone interested in reading a light funny, witty and an engrossing story.
*I received the copy of the book from Bloomsbury India.
October 25, 2017
296 pages
Published : September 21, 2017
ISBN13 : 9789386643315
Mukund is every other guy in India. After completing his education, he has landed himself a job in one of the MNCs in the concrete jungle of Gurgaon. Few years into the job , he has earned himself a considerable bank balance, a WagonR and a paunch to make him a respectable member of the 9 to 5 society. Despite having a cushy job where he does the bare minimum and still manages to have his salary reach his bank account, he is unsatisfied and unhappy with his job and his life.
Wallowing in regrets and hating work, when he realizes his company is about to chuck him soon , instead of trying to save his job , he quits in order to pursue his true passion. Though his friends, Chaddha and Sampu crib about their jobs just as much, they are taken aback equally by Mukund's rash decision.
Mukund on the other hand wants to pursue his calling , but there's a glitch. He needs to find it first. In this mess of his life, where every thing seems to be going haywire, he meets Suman who is just as confused as him.

Weeks pass by without him finding out what he wants to do, dejection grips him like an ice cold iron clamp around his heart when the housing society Secretary, Colonel Harpal Singh targets him and makes his life more miserable than it already is. He finds in him a reflection of his estranged son and places him under "house arrest''. Trials in a kangaroo court and a ludicrous duel, the threat of losing everything, Mukund's life is quickly becoming a perfect example of what not to do in life, or is it?
Siddharth Tripathi's Blowfish addresses India's obsession with big cars and beautiful bungalows which are the only acceptable symbols of success. It shows a young man's courage to take a decision that most would not be able to take and trying to find happiness amidst the rat race of money and power. Filled with quirky anecdotes, the cutely weird and highly relatable characters make the book a delightful read.
Pursuing a passion and trying to find joy in a country where the youth is coerced into believing that money, success and happiness are the same thing, is an act of immense courage. Chaddha's frustration at losing his job, Sampu's inabilty to deal with his impending fatherhood, Bumbum's loyalty towards his employers and love for Fulki, Harpal Singh's inexplicable behaviour towards Mukund and Rani Devi, the desi police inspector are all incredibly flawed, thus making the characters very real. The book is for all the people out there who are not sure where their lives are going and for everybody else who could do with a few laughs. ( Don't we all? ) Tripathi's light hearted narration, with the comical antics of the characters make the journey a deliciously fun ride.
Published : September 21, 2017
ISBN13 : 9789386643315
Mukund is every other guy in India. After completing his education, he has landed himself a job in one of the MNCs in the concrete jungle of Gurgaon. Few years into the job , he has earned himself a considerable bank balance, a WagonR and a paunch to make him a respectable member of the 9 to 5 society. Despite having a cushy job where he does the bare minimum and still manages to have his salary reach his bank account, he is unsatisfied and unhappy with his job and his life.
Wallowing in regrets and hating work, when he realizes his company is about to chuck him soon , instead of trying to save his job , he quits in order to pursue his true passion. Though his friends, Chaddha and Sampu crib about their jobs just as much, they are taken aback equally by Mukund's rash decision.
Mukund on the other hand wants to pursue his calling , but there's a glitch. He needs to find it first. In this mess of his life, where every thing seems to be going haywire, he meets Suman who is just as confused as him.

Weeks pass by without him finding out what he wants to do, dejection grips him like an ice cold iron clamp around his heart when the housing society Secretary, Colonel Harpal Singh targets him and makes his life more miserable than it already is. He finds in him a reflection of his estranged son and places him under "house arrest''. Trials in a kangaroo court and a ludicrous duel, the threat of losing everything, Mukund's life is quickly becoming a perfect example of what not to do in life, or is it?
Siddharth Tripathi's Blowfish addresses India's obsession with big cars and beautiful bungalows which are the only acceptable symbols of success. It shows a young man's courage to take a decision that most would not be able to take and trying to find happiness amidst the rat race of money and power. Filled with quirky anecdotes, the cutely weird and highly relatable characters make the book a delightful read.
Pursuing a passion and trying to find joy in a country where the youth is coerced into believing that money, success and happiness are the same thing, is an act of immense courage. Chaddha's frustration at losing his job, Sampu's inabilty to deal with his impending fatherhood, Bumbum's loyalty towards his employers and love for Fulki, Harpal Singh's inexplicable behaviour towards Mukund and Rani Devi, the desi police inspector are all incredibly flawed, thus making the characters very real. The book is for all the people out there who are not sure where their lives are going and for everybody else who could do with a few laughs. ( Don't we all? ) Tripathi's light hearted narration, with the comical antics of the characters make the journey a deliciously fun ride.
October 31, 2017
Written in a first-person perspective, Blowfish by Siddharth Tripathi takes you on a
journey which will help you get a reality check on Indian’s society, where an over-hyped pursuit of passion is all about owning a flashy car, posh bungalows, high paying salaries and how it remains the only lasting symbols of success and happiness.
Going by the cover, it is safe to say that the book will attract reader with its colorful illustrations. The book narrates the story of three different characters- Mukund, his flatmate Chaddha, and Mukund’s good friend Sampu whose lives are ensconced in their cushy jobs, wallowing in regret that makes for good conversation. The ‘not so perfect life’ of these characters will make you realize how hard it is to break through the competitive world and fit in the society.
Mukund works in one of the MNC, he earned a name for himself with a good bank account, a wagonR car and a lifestyle which he think is what most people of his age wishes for. However, with all the comfort of having a satisfied life, he decides to quit his job the day he realized he was going to be thrown out by his boss. He goes in pursuit of his ‘Calling’ though he has no idea what it was, later he makes up his mind and decided to write a book while making good use of his spare time too.
Chaddha, on the other hand, is seeking for someone whom he can get married to, with some exception on the physical preference. After few weeks of Mukund quitting his job, Chaddha is fired from his, he starts seeking solace in shooting pigeons at point-blank range and updating his resume for finding another job.
Sampu is an undecided, yet a loyal friend who is confused and stuck between her pregnant wife’s mood swings and the turmoil of his ‘not-so-sure’ scenario of becoming a father, adding more chaos to his already indecisive life.
Mukund's life takes a turn when Colonel Harpal Singh, the housing society secretary, finds in him a reflection of his estranged and Mukund is placed under “house arrest” putting him on trial in a kangaroo court and coerces him to fight a ludicrous duel.
What will happen to these protagonists who end up in a situation they are not willing to go through? Will Mukund discover his calling? Will Chaddha find true peace shooting pigeon? Will Sampu finally accept the change that will take place after he becomes a father? Will they be able to fight and break the barrage of the so-called rat race for money and power in the society where being successful means having a job, flashy cars and a big home?
Read my full review in my blog post- http://bit.ly/2z7oHUv
journey which will help you get a reality check on Indian’s society, where an over-hyped pursuit of passion is all about owning a flashy car, posh bungalows, high paying salaries and how it remains the only lasting symbols of success and happiness.
Going by the cover, it is safe to say that the book will attract reader with its colorful illustrations. The book narrates the story of three different characters- Mukund, his flatmate Chaddha, and Mukund’s good friend Sampu whose lives are ensconced in their cushy jobs, wallowing in regret that makes for good conversation. The ‘not so perfect life’ of these characters will make you realize how hard it is to break through the competitive world and fit in the society.
Mukund works in one of the MNC, he earned a name for himself with a good bank account, a wagonR car and a lifestyle which he think is what most people of his age wishes for. However, with all the comfort of having a satisfied life, he decides to quit his job the day he realized he was going to be thrown out by his boss. He goes in pursuit of his ‘Calling’ though he has no idea what it was, later he makes up his mind and decided to write a book while making good use of his spare time too.
Chaddha, on the other hand, is seeking for someone whom he can get married to, with some exception on the physical preference. After few weeks of Mukund quitting his job, Chaddha is fired from his, he starts seeking solace in shooting pigeons at point-blank range and updating his resume for finding another job.
Sampu is an undecided, yet a loyal friend who is confused and stuck between her pregnant wife’s mood swings and the turmoil of his ‘not-so-sure’ scenario of becoming a father, adding more chaos to his already indecisive life.
Mukund's life takes a turn when Colonel Harpal Singh, the housing society secretary, finds in him a reflection of his estranged and Mukund is placed under “house arrest” putting him on trial in a kangaroo court and coerces him to fight a ludicrous duel.
What will happen to these protagonists who end up in a situation they are not willing to go through? Will Mukund discover his calling? Will Chaddha find true peace shooting pigeon? Will Sampu finally accept the change that will take place after he becomes a father? Will they be able to fight and break the barrage of the so-called rat race for money and power in the society where being successful means having a job, flashy cars and a big home?
Read my full review in my blog post- http://bit.ly/2z7oHUv
November 13, 2017
Read full review at http://www.diaryofabookgirl.in/2017/1...
I read a well written Indian fiction book after a long long time and I will pick this book any time to lift up my mood. I remember reading it while in an auditorium full of people, and the book enraptured me. I was so engrossed in the book that I forgot about the time.
First, let me talk about the characters. Mukund, Chaddha and Sampu are the perfect representation of the typical working youth of today. I would readily hang out with them any day. Mukund's search for purpose is so relatable in today's time. His hilarious love-hate relationship with Chaddha and Sampu is something to look out for in this book. If this book is about anything, then it is about friendship and finding an identity for yourself.
Secondly, this book does not have any climax sort of a part. As I said before, this book is for sitting back and relaxing. This book is an entertainment package. It won't bore you and it won't make you regret picking it up. If you are looking for something light and fresh, then Blowfish is your go to book.
The goofy anecdotes of Mukund and Chaddha will make you chuckle. Personally, I have a lot of favourite parts from this book. From shooting pigeons with an air rifle to a cowboy showdown with air rifles, this book has all. Extra points go to this book because it got me out of a reading slump. So, this book comes highly recommended from me.
I read a well written Indian fiction book after a long long time and I will pick this book any time to lift up my mood. I remember reading it while in an auditorium full of people, and the book enraptured me. I was so engrossed in the book that I forgot about the time.
First, let me talk about the characters. Mukund, Chaddha and Sampu are the perfect representation of the typical working youth of today. I would readily hang out with them any day. Mukund's search for purpose is so relatable in today's time. His hilarious love-hate relationship with Chaddha and Sampu is something to look out for in this book. If this book is about anything, then it is about friendship and finding an identity for yourself.
Secondly, this book does not have any climax sort of a part. As I said before, this book is for sitting back and relaxing. This book is an entertainment package. It won't bore you and it won't make you regret picking it up. If you are looking for something light and fresh, then Blowfish is your go to book.
The goofy anecdotes of Mukund and Chaddha will make you chuckle. Personally, I have a lot of favourite parts from this book. From shooting pigeons with an air rifle to a cowboy showdown with air rifles, this book has all. Extra points go to this book because it got me out of a reading slump. So, this book comes highly recommended from me.
November 25, 2017
"LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST"
This quote relates too much with the life of the Protagonist of the book.
Mukund Bhandari, a young man living in the Gurgaon city, having a good job, a good vehicle "Caribbean blue wagonR" and a really good life. The Protagonist Mukund Bhandari AKA "BHANDARI" gets confused like "what is he doing with his life at the moment? Why is he living a life which he never wanted to?" Bhandari is bored with the sameness of his life, his daily routine. One fine day Bhandari decades to give up on his job and quit in order to pursue his calling, to find the reason for which he was born, to leave a mark on this world. His friends "Chaddha and Sampu" tries to stop him from doing this and they wanted Bhandari to understand the seriousness of life. But, Bhandari did not listen to anyone of them and does according to his will.
The story gets an amazing turn when Bhandari leaves his jobs and becomes an unemployee. Bhandari resigns from his job and his friend Chaddha has been thrown away from the company. Now the Bhandari and chaddha are both jobless and penniless pothead. Their life takes a tragic and hilarious turn,when the society's secretary Colonel Harpal singh arrives in their life and messes up everything.
Bhandari finds his true potential when he meets Suman. Who's also lost and confused like Bhandari. Sumam is also trying to figure out her talent.
This quote relates too much with the life of the Protagonist of the book.
Mukund Bhandari, a young man living in the Gurgaon city, having a good job, a good vehicle "Caribbean blue wagonR" and a really good life. The Protagonist Mukund Bhandari AKA "BHANDARI" gets confused like "what is he doing with his life at the moment? Why is he living a life which he never wanted to?" Bhandari is bored with the sameness of his life, his daily routine. One fine day Bhandari decades to give up on his job and quit in order to pursue his calling, to find the reason for which he was born, to leave a mark on this world. His friends "Chaddha and Sampu" tries to stop him from doing this and they wanted Bhandari to understand the seriousness of life. But, Bhandari did not listen to anyone of them and does according to his will.
The story gets an amazing turn when Bhandari leaves his jobs and becomes an unemployee. Bhandari resigns from his job and his friend Chaddha has been thrown away from the company. Now the Bhandari and chaddha are both jobless and penniless pothead. Their life takes a tragic and hilarious turn,when the society's secretary Colonel Harpal singh arrives in their life and messes up everything.
Bhandari finds his true potential when he meets Suman. Who's also lost and confused like Bhandari. Sumam is also trying to figure out her talent.
October 27, 2017
Following are excerpts from my review. For a complete review, please visit nehagargblog.wordpress.com/2017/10/27/br-blowfish
If I had to describe the book in one word, the word would be Funny. The book is a hilarious take on the priorities and mindset of people involved in today's rat race.
They work in MNCs and live splendidly but are unsure about life at so many levels. Their lives are messy. Broken hearts and difficult families are so very common. For a lot of these people, intoxication becomes the solution to all their problems. Denial becomes their life's primary mantra.
Being a part of the same crowd, I cannot help but nod along and agree with these observations. I personally know a lot of people who'll relate to the book as their own life story. And oh, the anguish of being a bachelor and house hunting, nobody can deny facing it at some point in life.
Writing Style:
The book is written in short chapters which makes it a fast read. The language is easy to follow.
The characters are real and well defined. I liked how the author has sketched the character of Harpal Singh. He is miserable in his own lone life and is sick but he refuses to accept it. I felt Harpal's pain but I also hated him for spreading the despair from himself to others. He tried to punish Mukund for abandoning his father, for standing up to him, for being who he was.
There is a lot of situational comedy in the book, like in a sitcom. The book will make a great script for a new web series. My favorite scene is the final showdown between Harpal and Mukund.
Not a guide to finding passion:
This book is not your answer if you are looking for a survival guide during a sabbatical. It is far from it. I felt practical things like money are mostly overlooked. I wanted to know how Mukund will manage with a mac's credit card bill to pay and almost no savings. He spends almost a year without extra income and even helps others but how is he able to?
I would have also loved to know what finally happened to his book and to his job. It kind of left those questions unanswered for me.
Recommendation:
If you are looking for a fun and light read, this book is for you.
Blowfish is not just the story of a person trying to find his inner voice but also the conflict between young and old, desired and required & right and wrong. It is up to the readers whose side they chose.
Thanks to Bloomsbury publishing for providing me a review copy.
If I had to describe the book in one word, the word would be Funny. The book is a hilarious take on the priorities and mindset of people involved in today's rat race.
They work in MNCs and live splendidly but are unsure about life at so many levels. Their lives are messy. Broken hearts and difficult families are so very common. For a lot of these people, intoxication becomes the solution to all their problems. Denial becomes their life's primary mantra.
Being a part of the same crowd, I cannot help but nod along and agree with these observations. I personally know a lot of people who'll relate to the book as their own life story. And oh, the anguish of being a bachelor and house hunting, nobody can deny facing it at some point in life.
Writing Style:
The book is written in short chapters which makes it a fast read. The language is easy to follow.
The characters are real and well defined. I liked how the author has sketched the character of Harpal Singh. He is miserable in his own lone life and is sick but he refuses to accept it. I felt Harpal's pain but I also hated him for spreading the despair from himself to others. He tried to punish Mukund for abandoning his father, for standing up to him, for being who he was.
There is a lot of situational comedy in the book, like in a sitcom. The book will make a great script for a new web series. My favorite scene is the final showdown between Harpal and Mukund.
Not a guide to finding passion:
This book is not your answer if you are looking for a survival guide during a sabbatical. It is far from it. I felt practical things like money are mostly overlooked. I wanted to know how Mukund will manage with a mac's credit card bill to pay and almost no savings. He spends almost a year without extra income and even helps others but how is he able to?
I would have also loved to know what finally happened to his book and to his job. It kind of left those questions unanswered for me.
Recommendation:
If you are looking for a fun and light read, this book is for you.
Blowfish is not just the story of a person trying to find his inner voice but also the conflict between young and old, desired and required & right and wrong. It is up to the readers whose side they chose.
Thanks to Bloomsbury publishing for providing me a review copy.
November 22, 2017
The story does not try to be preachy, harping about why one needs to follow one’s heart and how jobs and mundane lifestyles are for the weak-hearted. And that’s what makes it an interesting read. After I finished the book, the only thing I had was a smile on a story that was written well. No layers, no lines to read between. In my opinion, this is a story from the author’s heart meant to reach the reader’s heart. And that it does.
A simple vocabulary and interesting characters, like Bumbum, make it a light read, much better than a lot of other novels in this space.
A special mention to the cover of the book! The amazing illustration was the first thing that prompted me to pick this book for review. Sometimes, maybe, you can judge a book by its cover!
A simple vocabulary and interesting characters, like Bumbum, make it a light read, much better than a lot of other novels in this space.
A special mention to the cover of the book! The amazing illustration was the first thing that prompted me to pick this book for review. Sometimes, maybe, you can judge a book by its cover!
November 8, 2017
Somewhere between then and now, there came a generation, a hunchback generation, on whose shoulder sat the old and the young discussing country's future with beer and peanuts while the hunchback kept walking unable to make his mind whether to continue carrying them forward or shrug them off his back.
Mukund and his friends belong to that generation. He wants to break free from the stagnation. But he feels held back. He's confused. So are his friends. Their friendship is a mix of that old kind of bond and the new one. Sometimes selfish but together when needed. They are sweet angry confused beautiful minds trying to find an anchor.
This book talks about their lives.
Mukund and his friends belong to that generation. He wants to break free from the stagnation. But he feels held back. He's confused. So are his friends. Their friendship is a mix of that old kind of bond and the new one. Sometimes selfish but together when needed. They are sweet angry confused beautiful minds trying to find an anchor.
This book talks about their lives.
November 19, 2017
Tripathi’s contemporary storytelling methods used in Blowfish is definitely a treat to read. Especially with his witty and comical use of the language which almost makes the reader visualise the scenes in front of them. The best part of the novel is that the characters are very relatable and so are their decisions, well maybe Chaddha can be unpredictable sometimes, but that is the essence of his character! You can read the full review at: http://subhadrikasen.com/2017/10/24/b...
July 14, 2021
This book is a real page turner. I've personally connected with this book. Mukund is you, me, and all those frustrated guys out there. We're all in the dilemma he faced atleast once. After reading this book, my perspective have changed. It wont give you advice of any sort but will portray you the hard reality of leaving the job and at the end, it will give you the worthy reason to take a break. I became famln of Siddardh Tripathi and waiting for new books from him.
October 28, 2017
you find yourself in every page of this book. things you have always wanted to say, do or feel is all lying open in each conversation. it takes you back to a life you have once lived and wish to live again.
December 6, 2017
Its a good read. Has a smooth flow which lets you read it in one go :)
I liked it better than Virgins as found the story more relatable
I liked it better than Virgins as found the story more relatable
October 28, 2017
It's a witty read. The story focus on Mukund who works in MNC and stays with his friend. with good salary and lifestyle that every young generation wishes for. It revolves around how the life of people working in MNCs is. One fine day, Mukund decides to quit his job to find his talents, he wants something of his own and not this 9-5 job. He then decides to focus on writing which he feels he is good at. Mukund decides to leave a job, while on other hand, his friend Chaddha got fired.
The story has a good plot with proper narration. There's a lot of slang language used. Without a job, these two friends go through too many situations which concluded with leaving the flat they lived in.
A new place was a new start for both of them. There were many supporting characters which played a great role, Sampu, Bumbum, Suman, Vanya, Nisha, and Cornel. I felt Suman's character must have been little more elaborated. There was a missing puzzle in the story I felt, but too much fun it is.
The narration is good, so is the pace. The events can be visualized as it's the reality that we all face.
Its a fun read with little romance and a lot of friendship. I loved the way Hoshiyaar helped these friends and email to Cornel's son, emails to Nisha, Suman's part, and so many surprising elements.
I really loved the book, it a fun, witty and light read.
The story has a good plot with proper narration. There's a lot of slang language used. Without a job, these two friends go through too many situations which concluded with leaving the flat they lived in.
A new place was a new start for both of them. There were many supporting characters which played a great role, Sampu, Bumbum, Suman, Vanya, Nisha, and Cornel. I felt Suman's character must have been little more elaborated. There was a missing puzzle in the story I felt, but too much fun it is.
The narration is good, so is the pace. The events can be visualized as it's the reality that we all face.
Its a fun read with little romance and a lot of friendship. I loved the way Hoshiyaar helped these friends and email to Cornel's son, emails to Nisha, Suman's part, and so many surprising elements.
I really loved the book, it a fun, witty and light read.
November 11, 2017
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November 3, 2017
This book is about two guys living the in the fast-paced world and surviving it whilst proving the typical Indian mindset wrong.
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October 29, 2017
It's a good light read, funny and resonates with my present situation - I need to earn but I detest the corporate job. The language is simple. There's nothing flashy about this book, there's nothing Woahhhh about it. But a reader also needs a lazy read among the heavy duty books, with deep meaning, or mind-boggling action.
July 7, 2020
Pasting excerpts from the first review of the book - MenXP's take on Blowfish (read full review here - http://www.mensxp.com/culture/arts/39...)
"It's easy to relate to the protagonists; for the simple reason that the protagonists are a reflection of the reader. Through most of the scenarios that the author takes you through in Blowfish, you'll be able to find some incredibly relatable instance of your own life glaring back at you. And that's why you should read Blowfish, Because nothing will relate and connect with you better; not even the next guy who's probably going through something similar."
"Blowfish is majorly about life and everything that comes along with it. The book is the literal representation of the saying that starts, like, ‘When life gives you melons…' However, what you do with the melons is each one's own decision and that's what Tripathi writes about in Blowfish.
Why You Should Read Blowfish?
Because the book is about every one of us who is struggling—to make ends meet, to find meaning in what we do, to meet targets and to make the most of life, without screwing up. It's about finding satisfaction in life. It's about work, love, friendships, relationships, the Indian corporate environment and the mentality of Indian professionals."
"you'll find that Tripathi has a particular brand of wit that is fast, funny and hard-hitting. Tripathi paints a realistic picture of everyday scenarios and manages to craft a story that is one of every Indian guy. He isn't a Chetan Bhagat, or a Durjoy Dutta. He doesn't paint it any colour that it isn't meant to be. So, if you're looking for storylines that border on a Bollywood script, you might not find it in Blowfish. What you will find is an absence of flashy cars, posh bungalows and melodrama that is overhyped at the very least. You will find WagonRs, typical Gurgaon traffic jams and moments of happiness and joy in the little, more real instances that happen—both, in the book and in real life."
"It's easy to relate to the protagonists; for the simple reason that the protagonists are a reflection of the reader. Through most of the scenarios that the author takes you through in Blowfish, you'll be able to find some incredibly relatable instance of your own life glaring back at you. And that's why you should read Blowfish, Because nothing will relate and connect with you better; not even the next guy who's probably going through something similar."
"Blowfish is majorly about life and everything that comes along with it. The book is the literal representation of the saying that starts, like, ‘When life gives you melons…' However, what you do with the melons is each one's own decision and that's what Tripathi writes about in Blowfish.
Why You Should Read Blowfish?
Because the book is about every one of us who is struggling—to make ends meet, to find meaning in what we do, to meet targets and to make the most of life, without screwing up. It's about finding satisfaction in life. It's about work, love, friendships, relationships, the Indian corporate environment and the mentality of Indian professionals."
"you'll find that Tripathi has a particular brand of wit that is fast, funny and hard-hitting. Tripathi paints a realistic picture of everyday scenarios and manages to craft a story that is one of every Indian guy. He isn't a Chetan Bhagat, or a Durjoy Dutta. He doesn't paint it any colour that it isn't meant to be. So, if you're looking for storylines that border on a Bollywood script, you might not find it in Blowfish. What you will find is an absence of flashy cars, posh bungalows and melodrama that is overhyped at the very least. You will find WagonRs, typical Gurgaon traffic jams and moments of happiness and joy in the little, more real instances that happen—both, in the book and in real life."
December 1, 2017
The book was funny and revolved around a young guy struggling to find his calling, feeling stifled in his regular day job. The protaganist of the book is very relatable and the plot unfolds in an easy manner. Blowfish is about this young man who decides to quit his job without giving it another thought and dreams of writing his first book. He follows a regular routine post his hasty decision to quit job, going through the mundaneness of life and finally blowing up big time to land in a soup.
It is about all the youth who are struggling at work trying to to find meaning in what they do. It uncovers the stifled lifestyle of corporate day job professionals and the meniality of it.
Siddharth Tripathi has a fast and humorous style of writing laced with narrating a realistic picture of monotony of life.
It is about all the youth who are struggling at work trying to to find meaning in what they do. It uncovers the stifled lifestyle of corporate day job professionals and the meniality of it.
Siddharth Tripathi has a fast and humorous style of writing laced with narrating a realistic picture of monotony of life.
July 7, 2024
Detailed Review - https://www.anuradhagoyal.com/review-...
November 2, 2017
Witty storytelling about characters and situations that seem all to familiar from your own life. A story about pursuit of your inner calling told through a relatable character Mukund within an hilarious setting. A beautiful read!
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