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Kanav - Tanya #1
OOPS! 'I' fell in love! just by chance...
I Fell In Love... Kanav. There is something in his name. That's why girls detest its very mention. His small-town upbringing has left him vulnerable in midst of the infamous dilli-ki-hawa. Despite being an IITian, he is struggling even to engineerhis own life. A brief encounter with an LSR girl opens up new vistas in his life. Within a short time, he finds himself amidst the exquisite living sculptures beautifying the whole city. Life changes for him once he loses his heart to a beauty Tanya and there begins an unusual and erroneous romance that defies all the rules. What magic does, Tanya spark in this hopeless romantic's life! And what grand surprise does their first date hold for both of them? And then...OOPS!
215 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Harsh Snehanshu
10 books169 followersHarsh Snehanshu is twenty-five but looks older. After graduating from IIT in 2011, he invested a year each on entrepreneurship, pan-India travel, and the Young India Fellowship – a prestigious one-year fellowship in the liberal arts. During 2012-13, he travelled solo across the country on a shoestring budget, sleeping wherever there was space and eating whatever was available, discovering India and a bit of himself. His fascination for stories and abundance of grey hairs are results of this wanderlust and reflection.
The author of Green Mango More, Mango Chutney, Because Shit Happened: What Not To Do In A Start-up! and the bestselling Kanav-Tanya trilogy, Harsh has sold over 1 lac copies in India. Harsh is a prolific freelance writer, having been published in The Caravan, The Hindu, Tehelka among others. As an exchange student at Sciences Po, Paris in their School of Urban Affairs, Harsh has been fascinated in providing value to people living in urban areas. He is interested in business, people and creating value for people, and right now is setting up a C2C start-up to cater to the needs of the urban residents.
You could reach him at:
www.facebook.com/harshsnehanshu1
www.twitter.com/harshsnehanshu
The author of Green Mango More, Mango Chutney, Because Shit Happened: What Not To Do In A Start-up! and the bestselling Kanav-Tanya trilogy, Harsh has sold over 1 lac copies in India. Harsh is a prolific freelance writer, having been published in The Caravan, The Hindu, Tehelka among others. As an exchange student at Sciences Po, Paris in their School of Urban Affairs, Harsh has been fascinated in providing value to people living in urban areas. He is interested in business, people and creating value for people, and right now is setting up a C2C start-up to cater to the needs of the urban residents.
You could reach him at:
www.facebook.com/harshsnehanshu1
www.twitter.com/harshsnehanshu
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January 14, 2018
Had someone gifted me this book, we'd have stopped being friends.
June 2, 2013
PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!!
ALL OF THIS INDIAN WRITERS HAVE TAKEN THE MOST COMMON SUBJECT TO START THEIR WRITING 'COLLEGE ROMANCE + IIT' PLEASE THINK OF SOME OTHER INNOVATIVE IDEAS LIKE SPY THRILLERS OR FICTION OR HORROR
i very much liked vish dhamija's book 'NOTHING LASTS FOREVER' and “If I Pretend I Am Sorry! Will You Pretend And Forgive Me?” by Prashant Sharma these books are some innovative ideas and quite different from the stories that many budding writers are using
ALL OF THIS INDIAN WRITERS HAVE TAKEN THE MOST COMMON SUBJECT TO START THEIR WRITING 'COLLEGE ROMANCE + IIT' PLEASE THINK OF SOME OTHER INNOVATIVE IDEAS LIKE SPY THRILLERS OR FICTION OR HORROR
i very much liked vish dhamija's book 'NOTHING LASTS FOREVER' and “If I Pretend I Am Sorry! Will You Pretend And Forgive Me?” by Prashant Sharma these books are some innovative ideas and quite different from the stories that many budding writers are using
January 31, 2020
Yes here it is one more of the same kind of books churned by Indian teenage writers quite regularly. Unfortunately this trend hasn't stopped despite producing one mediocre book after another but thankfully now there are many different voices in the Indian book writing world.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while. I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographies are the most. My favorite series is, of course, Harry Potter but then there are many more books that I just adore. I have bookcases filled with books which are waiting to be read so can't stay and spend more time in this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while. I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographies are the most. My favorite series is, of course, Harry Potter but then there are many more books that I just adore. I have bookcases filled with books which are waiting to be read so can't stay and spend more time in this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
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May 23, 2013Interesting how among the numerous labels GR users have tagged this with, 'disgusting-novels' is one. That should speak for itself.
In response to a question like 'why on earth would you read something with such a horrible title?', I'd say that I only managed to read about 3 pages of this drivel (Oh wait calling this drivel will be an affront to the term 'drivel') before being seized by a mad urge to hurl the book right out the window. I reined in that urge somehow since I harbor a lot of respect for the printed page irrespective of its content. Also in my defense, an enthusiastic classmate thrust a copy of this into my unsuspecting hands a few years ago, knowing I was a reader and would perhaps like this. *shudder*
It was a free period to boot and I was terribly bored. Hence do not judge me too 'harsh'ly for this.
Not rating this, since giving it 1 star would be giving it one star too many.
In response to a question like 'why on earth would you read something with such a horrible title?', I'd say that I only managed to read about 3 pages of this drivel (Oh wait calling this drivel will be an affront to the term 'drivel') before being seized by a mad urge to hurl the book right out the window. I reined in that urge somehow since I harbor a lot of respect for the printed page irrespective of its content. Also in my defense, an enthusiastic classmate thrust a copy of this into my unsuspecting hands a few years ago, knowing I was a reader and would perhaps like this. *shudder*
It was a free period to boot and I was terribly bored. Hence do not judge me too 'harsh'ly for this.
Not rating this, since giving it 1 star would be giving it one star too many.
January 12, 2012
A disgusting piece of crap... We really need negative rating on good reads, folks... I want to give it a negative 5.
September 25, 2011
I liked it!!!
To say, it is just another comedy-love-story-of-a-iitian... But there is something in the latter part of the story, it mesmerised me and I didnt leave the book till I complet reading it.. Now I am going to read the so called sequel of the book - Ouch! that "hearts"..
To say, it is just another comedy-love-story-of-a-iitian... But there is something in the latter part of the story, it mesmerised me and I didnt leave the book till I complet reading it.. Now I am going to read the so called sequel of the book - Ouch! that "hearts"..
October 28, 2011
Can't there be a "minus" rating? Coz I'd definitely give it a -5 for being such a pile of crap!! Huh!
October 5, 2011
OOPS! i read this book...Just by sheer bad luck... scrap..absolute scrap..somehow finished this nonsense..God!! save me from these kind of books...
August 12, 2012
Life and the value of an IITian can be known... The story wazz quite interesting esp. the beginning itself motivated me to read the whole book. The book can be suplied with tagz such azz humourous, love story, emotional, romantic and entertaining. It wazz somewhat motivating az i found that Life & problems of 'Kanav' little bit matched with that of myn!! i lovd the performace of Kanav at 'Waikiki', temple, bus stop and finally at the garage!!
If in d end, kanav would hav said " aunty m an IItian!!" the whole prob. could ha been solvedd :-):-)lolzz
Bt at the few places i waz forced to hav a nap rather than reading. Bt comparisons can drawn with Chetan Bhagat.
If in d end, kanav would hav said " aunty m an IItian!!" the whole prob. could ha been solvedd :-):-)lolzz
Bt at the few places i waz forced to hav a nap rather than reading. Bt comparisons can drawn with Chetan Bhagat.
April 21, 2014
NOTE:IF YOU LOVE YOURSELF, PLEASE DON'T EVER READ THIS BOOK.
That being said, let me tell you that i maintain a catalogue for the books I've read and among all those reads, this one was probably the most revolting,boring,over-the-top(uhh!! you get the point i guess...) novel. This was book due to which I stopped reading Indian authors altogether.I am ashamed that I have read(half-read.....couldn't complete this outrageous nonsense)this book.Would have given 0 STARS if possible.
A Note to the Author: Dude, please do something else....
May 12, 2010
It was a nice book to read but i find tht end pages makke ths book interesting..........but it need a second part or 2nd book to end ths love story ...bcoj it was kind of incomplete...
August 18, 2019
I got this book of my lil sister's shelf just to grab a hold of what she's been reading and regarding this as my chance to try out a "Love Story" for the first time. Well I'll keep the review short, I deeply regret my decision. The book is just a plain, basic teen love story with missing emotional content. The choice of words to describe the girl(Tanya) and the so called "Romantic moments" appeared so desperate that it defeated the whole purpose. Neither the writing style nor the actual story was worth the read.
PS: I'll have a hard time opting for Love Stories again!
PS: I'll have a hard time opting for Love Stories again!
February 28, 2014
This book taught me never to judge a book by its cover.
It was couple of years ago when I picked this bundle of paper up from a bookstore after reading the esteemed “the bestseller” tag printed all over its cover.
I started this book soon and sooner it turned itself into a disappointment, a huge disappointment. The book is built on a traditional theme; a lad from IIT falls head over heels for a girl who is in love with life; apparently. The book explores the conflicts and complications which the protagonist had to endure (as I was told).
Out of every tag people gave to this book, witty would be the most unjustified tag. After several pages I had to drop this book to read something worth investing my time upon.
Later I used this book as a keystone to judge how am I growing as a reader.
It was couple of years ago when I picked this bundle of paper up from a bookstore after reading the esteemed “the bestseller” tag printed all over its cover.
I started this book soon and sooner it turned itself into a disappointment, a huge disappointment. The book is built on a traditional theme; a lad from IIT falls head over heels for a girl who is in love with life; apparently. The book explores the conflicts and complications which the protagonist had to endure (as I was told).
Out of every tag people gave to this book, witty would be the most unjustified tag. After several pages I had to drop this book to read something worth investing my time upon.
Later I used this book as a keystone to judge how am I growing as a reader.
June 23, 2023
He being a shy and studious boy falls in love with the unlikely Tanya, who is completely opposite in nature compared to him she is a cheerful girl from LSR, Delhi. Snehanshu also includes a few more interesting characters such as kanav's friends Aryan, Anuj and Sameer. Who add life to the story.
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March 6, 2014"Very filmy but fun to read...can be read once :)"
November 3, 2017
Most of the story happens in the first year of his IIT life. His poor choice of words and slapstick comedy makes you to lose interest. The fact that the plot will not thicken even after reading 115 pages of a 220 pages book makes you go 'how much more should i read, ugh" i got this book 49 rupees. It worth 49 Rs though. There is no story AT-ALL. In a line hero meets a girl in a party- both like each other- she is scared od her strict mom- he proposes- she accepts-go on 1st date- kiss- mom catches them kissing- sends her to US. THE END.. Uuuuuugggghhh!!!
April 10, 2019
If there would be a minus 10 definitely i would have rated that.The only book that i started reading but couldn't complete . Narrative style : I don't know actually what to say about that. There is no dept in the characters. A complete waste of time and money.
January 30, 2021
Goodreads can I give this book a - 10? I mean seriously this felt like an essay by a high school student.
I am glad I didn't buy this book. I found it lying in my cupboard and started reading it coz it mentioned that it was "a national bestseller".. . Irony. Big mistake.
I am glad I didn't buy this book. I found it lying in my cupboard and started reading it coz it mentioned that it was "a national bestseller".. . Irony. Big mistake.
July 25, 2018
Lame attempt at romantic comedy .. writing resembles some elementary school essay .. i hope the writer does not feel proud of what he has written .. rating deserves negative 5 ..
October 1, 2019
It's a nice book.
October 3, 2020
This is one book I would tell everyone to read. My God it's hilarious. You should definitely try it.
November 24, 2024
Amazing love story
August 26, 2014
I love reading love stories and whenever I see any such books with some good reviews on Amazon, I order it in no time. I picked this book only for the good reviews it had got on Amazon and by some bloggers but I end up disappointed.
This book, ‘OOPS! I Fell In Love’ is about the love between ‘Kanav’ and ‘Tanya’. Set in the backdrop of IIT-D the book takes you into the world of IIT and IITians. Kanav meets Tanya at the birthday party of his best friend, Richa. The beauty of Tanya makes him spellbound and his eyes got struck to her leaving everything around. More or less for both of them it was a kind of love at first sight. As the story goes on, Kanav confronts his feelings to Tanya and 2 months later she accepts his love. On their very first date, Tanya’s mother catches them kissing, she slaps Kanav and sends Tanya to U.S.
To read my review in detail, do click here : http://sany-speaks4.blogspot.in/2014/...
This book, ‘OOPS! I Fell In Love’ is about the love between ‘Kanav’ and ‘Tanya’. Set in the backdrop of IIT-D the book takes you into the world of IIT and IITians. Kanav meets Tanya at the birthday party of his best friend, Richa. The beauty of Tanya makes him spellbound and his eyes got struck to her leaving everything around. More or less for both of them it was a kind of love at first sight. As the story goes on, Kanav confronts his feelings to Tanya and 2 months later she accepts his love. On their very first date, Tanya’s mother catches them kissing, she slaps Kanav and sends Tanya to U.S.
To read my review in detail, do click here : http://sany-speaks4.blogspot.in/2014/...
December 21, 2013
Well, I am sure of one thing numbers do lie. I doubt it that everyone who has read this book has actually bought this book. This one I found in my apartment, and don't actually who owns this book.
Well, I picked up this book just to know how fast I would be able to finish it, I was done with it less than a day. The problem with this type of book is that I feel the only point that this books tries to serve is to polish the resume of author; not terms of a literature profile in terms of extracurricular activities.
This book has a story which probably would have been summed up in a paragraph.
I guess it may that type of book one can use to kick start their book reading, or that type of book that would make really appreciate other authors.
I will give it 2 stars just for the efforts put into this.
Well, I picked up this book just to know how fast I would be able to finish it, I was done with it less than a day. The problem with this type of book is that I feel the only point that this books tries to serve is to polish the resume of author; not terms of a literature profile in terms of extracurricular activities.
This book has a story which probably would have been summed up in a paragraph.
I guess it may that type of book one can use to kick start their book reading, or that type of book that would make really appreciate other authors.
I will give it 2 stars just for the efforts put into this.
January 5, 2013
i have have 3 words to describe this love story.nice,sweet and oops story..haha.girls would like to read this kinnda stories as they alwaz wanted a boy like KANAV(HERO CHARACTER) who loves u madly,make you happy and can fight with any of the problems just for you..this is nice story and i think writer could make it more better as there are lacks of spices in the story.the end is not that much digestive and not described properly as well.
April 20, 2013
this buk is fav...dis is the first buk i read till d last page...normally i hate luv stories but dis buk make me fall in luv..its so funny..n harsh snehanshu have given a lot of humour...dis buk is super
May 9, 2014
Not A good book...! I am horrified that a friend of mine could even suggest such a book...! Stereotyped IIT+ romance... that might be a success, but the story itself is very boring. I am very sorry for the book and whoever reads it..!
(Ouch! 'I' read this book.)
(Ouch! 'I' read this book.)
August 26, 2016
I finished reading this book. I liked the story a lot. As specially the continuity of the story. It was like somebody was narrating his experience to me sitting in front of me. Thanks Harsh. I would like to know the continuation of the story...
March 18, 2010
Good one :-)
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