3 mistakes of my life.. !!

I am not really fond of books and reading and stuff. But I’ve always been a fan of Chetan Bhagat and his novels. I had read his Five Point Someone and One night @ a Call Center and really liked them. As soon as his third book, 3 Mistakes of my life was launched, I wanted to really get my hands on it.

I did not really get the time to read it as soon as it was launched. One day I reached early to college and had some time to kill, so I just went to the nearby Oxford Bookstore and bought the book. It’s priced at a really cheap Rs 95 only.

There are very few books that I have read which had me engrossed into it completely. Whenever I used the read it, I lost track of the time. Initially, I only read it while traveling in the train. I travel for atleast 2 – 2.5 hrs every day (only train travel) from Malad to Churchgate and back. I used to finish close to around 25 – 30 pages everyday. I was slow mainly because, I enjoyed reading it and wanted it to last for as long as it could. However, with time, my curiosity increased.

Now, I also started reading it at home after dinner while on my bed. I read it till my eyes turned watery and when it was time to sleep. Somehow, the entire plot kept running in my mind throughout the day. Even while I am not reading, I kept thinking about Govind, Omi, Ish, Ali, Vidya. All the characters kept haunting me throughout. I kept wondering what would happen next, forming my own version of the book.

I started relating the entire story to that of mine, not that it matched, but I was wondering what would have I have done next if I were in Govind’s shoes. What if I did this? Should I also start my own business which I have been long wanting to do? A Cricket Shop? Tutions? All these thoughts kept running in my mind.

Till finally, when I finished the book. Yesterday, I stay awake till 1.30 AM just so that I finish the book. The climax was so well written, it kept me interested throughout. Somehow, I thought the ending could have been a little different. In the sense, it was a very sad and unfortunate ending. But anyways, I am no one to really suggest anything to Chetan Bhagat. He is the best, a master in writing. He writes in such an easy and simple language, anyone can understand.

There it is, my little tribute to Mr Chetan Bhagat. Thought I’ll write something on him and the fantastic book. Its a must read for all. Am already waiting for his next. Oh and btw, I finshed the book in 7 days flat! :-)