Amazing book I have must say! Initially when I first laid hands on this book it was purely for its attractive cover and later for its summary but once I started reading it I just could not put it down even though I had so many half-read-books :P in hand. The concept and the writing format of this book is so original and matured that I was consumed by it till I finished. After having read so many love stories I can still say that ‘Love Virtually’ was a real different one. The email exchange between the two protagonist Emmi and Leo was witty, child like as well as very matured and sensible… having shared all most all what they feel in their respective emails they knew where to draw a line before it goes out of hand… I just can’t wait to read its sequel :)
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By guptashruti989
on 31-Jan-2013
Not much interesting,I thought it would be interesting after Sumire disappeared,but it wasn't.
Overall good for those who love haruki's work.
I liked his other books ("hardboiled wonderland and the end of the world" and " kafka on the shore")more.
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By rajani102
on 30-Jan-2013
Revolution 2020 is a tale about two guys and a girl, narrated from the point of view of one of the guys, Gopal. Gopal struggles against a frustrating education system and gives in to corruption to rise up in life while Raghav, despite having it all, chucks it up for the sake of "revolution". Both men are attracted to the girl, Aarti, who is their childhood friend. How they deal with their choices - personal and professional - is the gist of the book.
From whatever I have heard, seen and read about Chetan Bhagat, despite all the criticism he's garnered, he comes across as a good man with his heart in its right place. I have read one more of his book, "Three Mistakes of My Life" and can see some parallels with this book. The story is very simple and could be happening in any small town in India; the language is very down-to-earth - simple everyday lingo. I can see why hordes of young men and women from all over India are reading CB! The way the story is narrated is similar to a friend telling you about it; you are hooked.
Having said that, the quality of writing is sadly not up to the mark. There are some typos (though fewer than in "Three Mistakes...") and in general the language is pedestrian.
In short, Revolution 2020 is no literary classic but is a good "timepass" read.
Incubated Enterprise
on 05-Feb-2013
Amazing book I have must say! Initially when I first laid hands on this book it was purely for its attractive cover and later for its summary but once I started reading it I just could not put it down even though I had so many half-read-books :P in hand. The concept and the writing format of this book is so original and matured that I was consumed by it till I finished. After having read so many love stories I can still say that ‘Love Virtually’ was a real different one. The email exchange between the two protagonist Emmi and Leo was witty, child like as well as very matured and sensible… having shared all most all what they feel in their respective emails they knew where to draw a line before it goes out of hand… I just can’t wait to read its sequel :)
on 31-Jan-2013
Not much interesting,I thought it would be interesting after Sumire disappeared,but it wasn't. Overall good for those who love haruki's work. I liked his other books ("hardboiled wonderland and the end of the world" and " kafka on the shore")more.
on 30-Jan-2013
Revolution 2020 is a tale about two guys and a girl, narrated from the point of view of one of the guys, Gopal. Gopal struggles against a frustrating education system and gives in to corruption to rise up in life while Raghav, despite having it all, chucks it up for the sake of "revolution". Both men are attracted to the girl, Aarti, who is their childhood friend. How they deal with their choices - personal and professional - is the gist of the book. From whatever I have heard, seen and read about Chetan Bhagat, despite all the criticism he's garnered, he comes across as a good man with his heart in its right place. I have read one more of his book, "Three Mistakes of My Life" and can see some parallels with this book. The story is very simple and could be happening in any small town in India; the language is very down-to-earth - simple everyday lingo. I can see why hordes of young men and women from all over India are reading CB! The way the story is narrated is similar to a friend telling you about it; you are hooked. Having said that, the quality of writing is sadly not up to the mark. There are some typos (though fewer than in "Three Mistakes...") and in general the language is pedestrian. In short, Revolution 2020 is no literary classic but is a good "timepass" read.