2 states-story of chetan bhagat's marriage

it began like all chetan bhagat's works begin. the wit, humor, sarcasm were all in place. it made me smile at times. but then this book didnt appeal to me as much as the others did (yes i liked 3 mistakes too and didnt consider it to be a mistake to read it).

for starters, i am not sure if the writer had the whole overview of the book clear in the mind. if he professes to be secular then why did he categorise people as punjabis and tamilians??? (which at many times was offensive). he could have easily differentiated them as his side of the family and his wife's side of the family. then again he also needs to clear whether he wanted his character to be "cool" or a "geek". one more point needs clearance to me. he says that a graduation from IIT and a post grad from IIM-A is no biggie. then why was his academic qualification emphasised in the book numerous times???

5 point someone was very fresh. we all were very happy to have an insight into the country's most exalted institute for engineers. it showed us that yes life can be screwed anytime. even if you are into IIT. it was subtle, young, fascinating. it gave hope to geeks that they could also get a girlfriend. he was modest in the book to say the least. but i think now the fame and fortune is getting to his head.

he says that he wants to be a writer that wants to bring about a change. he has written 4 books till now. 2 are adapted into a movie. what change does he think he has brought about? people were still marrying out of caste and culture without being coached by his book.

all his other books had a stimulating ending. i dont know what happened this time. he failed to make his point. whether he wanted to describe his wedding or tell what a disaster it was???

his observation skills and the way he can pen them down has inspired me. i have been in tamil nadu for 2 and a half years now and i can fully understand what he meant by saying that "fun comes with guilt" with regard to tamilians. that was all true. but please it wasnt something to give the nation when already it is being split unnecessarily based on region and religion.

whatever happened to chetan bhagat's lucubration skills is very saddening. i pray that he revives his form.