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Devdas
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's tragic tale of Devdas has become synonymous with a passionate, intense love that does not find consummation.
It is the story of Devdas and Paro, childhood sweethearts who are torn apart when Devdas is sent away to Calcutta by his father, the local zamindar. When Devdas returns to his village, now a handsome lad of nineteen, Paro asks him to marr...more
It is the story of Devdas and Paro, childhood sweethearts who are torn apart when Devdas is sent away to Calcutta by his father, the local zamindar. When Devdas returns to his village, now a handsome lad of nineteen, Paro asks him to marr...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
August 12th 2002
by Penguin Books India
(first published 1917)
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This is the first time I am reading a book after watching the movie and unfortunately it has heavily influenced my view of this book. I kept expecting Devdas to be likeable, chandramukhi the goddess of sacrifice, and paro to be her dignified self. I was disappointed of course. Devdas is portrayed as a coward and nothing else. And the book is more tragic than romantic. Makes me want to clap rather than cry when Devdas finally dies. Blame the movie, not me.
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Devdas, Paro, Chandramukhi.. the characters which have been immortalised through spoofs, tragedies, bollywood.. but they are so real.. we see them around us.. love turned sour because of egos, social barriers, differences. I was a little curious as to how the characters really are and whether the interpretations on TV or movies is actually real. But they were so different, so real than the magnanimous images on screen. Devdas unlike in movies has not been justified by the author. Infact he liter...more
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I love Saratchandra's writing style. It's so simple and sweet. Reading his books makes you want to live in that time, where everything is so simple and the only problem and tension in life was to get your child married In a good household. Devdas is a typical man who falls for the beauty rather than the personality. And when he doesn't get what he wants he throws his life away. He is like a child. He wants to have whatever he wants whenever he wants it which isn't possible. And then rather than...more
Setelah melihat review yang lain, ternyata buku ini telah difilmkan? :0
Jadi, Devdas ini adalah lelaki kaya yang berteman dengan Paro. Banyak istilah India yang asing sih menurutku.
Menurutkuku pribadi, Paro tidak punya perasaan khusus pada Devdas. Karena apa? Karena saat setelah menikah (spoiler), dia tidak lagi memikirkan Dev-danya. Jelas jelas si Devdas hidupnya tragis sekali.
Nah, ending dari buku ini membuatku nganga selama beberapa detik. Aku ga nyangka si Dev bakal jadi begitu. Sementara Par...more
Jadi, Devdas ini adalah lelaki kaya yang berteman dengan Paro. Banyak istilah India yang asing sih menurutku.
Menurutkuku pribadi, Paro tidak punya perasaan khusus pada Devdas. Karena apa? Karena saat setelah menikah (spoiler), dia tidak lagi memikirkan Dev-danya. Jelas jelas si Devdas hidupnya tragis sekali.
Nah, ending dari buku ini membuatku nganga selama beberapa detik. Aku ga nyangka si Dev bakal jadi begitu. Sementara Par...more
One of the rare cases when people remember a literary work by its film counterpart - I mean the Dilip Kumar version. As much of a SRK fan I maybe, I would never say he pulled off Dilip Kumar's honest portrayal of the Sharat Chandra's tragic protagonist with justice.
Having seen the films first and then reading the novel was a different experience altogether - something I have never done before and am vehemently opposed to. It kind of ruined the experience for me - looking at the words from the pe...more
Having seen the films first and then reading the novel was a different experience altogether - something I have never done before and am vehemently opposed to. It kind of ruined the experience for me - looking at the words from the pe...more
Cinta Sejati Orang yang Malang
(sumber: Jurnal Nasional, Minggu 2 Maret 08)
SAMPAI kapan pun, novel yang bercerita tentang kisah cinta akan selalu menarik dan memikat untuk dibaca sepanjang masa. Karena novel bertema cinta seakan tak lekang dimakan waktu, juga tidak dibatasi oleh ruang. Apalagi, kalau "kisah cinta" itu sampai berujung jadi tragedi, dan tidak menjadikan dua anak manusia yang saling cinta itu dapat bersatu dalam ikatan pernikahan, tetapi justru dipisahkan oleh kematian. Tidak salah,...more
(sumber: Jurnal Nasional, Minggu 2 Maret 08)
SAMPAI kapan pun, novel yang bercerita tentang kisah cinta akan selalu menarik dan memikat untuk dibaca sepanjang masa. Karena novel bertema cinta seakan tak lekang dimakan waktu, juga tidak dibatasi oleh ruang. Apalagi, kalau "kisah cinta" itu sampai berujung jadi tragedi, dan tidak menjadikan dua anak manusia yang saling cinta itu dapat bersatu dalam ikatan pernikahan, tetapi justru dipisahkan oleh kematian. Tidak salah,...more
This is a depressing book. Even if you are the happiest person on Earth, this book will depress you. I rated it 5, not because it is 'so damn amazing', but because it lived up to the expectation I had. Kind of tough to explain really. The character development is spectacular. I mean, why am I even reviewing this book? Each of the characters in this book defines the very notion of a 'character' in a plot. Read it. In the original language Bangla if you can. In Hindi if not (I read it in Hindi). I...more
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I read this specifically because I love the Bollywood film with Shahrukh Khan in the starring role. In the book Devdas is even more cold, heartless and unlikeable than in the movie. Weirdly, this makes his death more moving and tragic. Easy to read and quite short, I'd really recommend this book to anyone.
" tiada satu pun wanita didunia yang akan mengingkari nikmatnya siksa cinta. Itulah keindahan yang jarang tertangkap mata, yang mencipta sebuah bayangan di pedalaman rasa"
kata2 diatas dikutip dari buku devdas ini...menurut aku...buku ini bagus banget untuk dibaca..aku ajah gak sengaja belinya pas di cinere mal, trus tertarik dengan cover bukunya...akhirnya baca sinopsis dibelakangnya..and jadi penasaran pengen baca..ternyata gak nyesel aku belinya...bagus bangettt....memang..cinta itu sangat ber...more
kata2 diatas dikutip dari buku devdas ini...menurut aku...buku ini bagus banget untuk dibaca..aku ajah gak sengaja belinya pas di cinere mal, trus tertarik dengan cover bukunya...akhirnya baca sinopsis dibelakangnya..and jadi penasaran pengen baca..ternyata gak nyesel aku belinya...bagus bangettt....memang..cinta itu sangat ber...more
udah denger devdas dari dulu, salah satu film yang dimainkan oleh Mr. shahrukh khan. gw blum nonton sih. katanya filmnya bagus. Tp gw pengen baca bukunya dulu. Devdas itu cerita seorang pemuda yang awalnya terkesan bakalan jadi pria yg sukses berat ternyata di akhir hidupnya malah tragis banget. Gw suka ama ceritanya. meskipun alurnya rada panjang tapi ga ngebosenin. karakter2nya juga oke. semua karakter yang tadinya kayaknya antagonis tapi lama2 jadi protagonis semua. pesen moralnya nyampe bang...more
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I read this book while preparing to critique the movie. It's a beautiful story that gives a lot of insight into Indian culture.
It is a book which I read when I was in school but it is d foundation of my passion about reading.. Thank You, Sharat Da..
May 15, 2013
Manita
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I loved the movie and liked the book. However, I still can't get over his random love for her AFTER he rejects her.
A timeless piece of indian literature. I don't have words...
Very different from the 1955 and 2002 motion picture of the same name. Tragic ending.
Apr 26, 2012
Manu
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self destruction in love
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" Unfulfilled love at its best "
Aug 04, 2007
Sandhya
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who wants to visit the 'real' story of Devdas
I especially like the childhood depiction of Devdas and Paru's life. Also, I feel this book is especially useful in understanding why Devdas didn't marry Paru, when he could.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film conveniently blames it on Devdas' parents, which is actually not the case, as the book explains.
It's Devdas' own character flaw that brings about his downfall. Sarat Chandra's novel is certainly more nuanced and has a fair amount of depth.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film conveniently blames it on Devdas' parents, which is actually not the case, as the book explains.
It's Devdas' own character flaw that brings about his downfall. Sarat Chandra's novel is certainly more nuanced and has a fair amount of depth.
...epic!
A classic which we all should read in America. This book has me hooked to Bengali literature; now all I am looking for are translated classic Bengali novels so I don't miss out. I wish I can read Bangla! Many try to compare this novel to Romoe and Juliet however, this comparison is misleading.
Aug 29, 2008
Sadia
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
adults
Recommended to Sadia by:
My own interest
This is a great book. It had romance, tragidies, family matters. It is very different from the movie. People say that love is the most beautiful thing in the world but for theses characters, love is what destroy them. You feel really bad at the end for them.
This book was ok.
But one thing I could say about Devdas that it was better in the movie.
But one thing I could say about Devdas that it was better in the movie.
ya, buku ini layak dikoleksi. ceritanya klasik dan eksplorasi kejiwaannya cukup dalam.
gw paling suka akhirnya!!!
Jun 17, 2013
Cassieblakewitch
marked it as to-read
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Dammie Phutong
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Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay (also spelt Saratchandra) (Bengali: শরৎচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়) was a legendary Bengali novelist from India. He was one of the most popular Bengali novelists of the early 20th century.
His childhood and youth were spent in dire poverty as his...more
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Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay (also spelt Saratchandra) (Bengali: শরৎচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়) was a legendary Bengali novelist from India. He was one of the most popular Bengali novelists of the early 20th century.
His childhood and youth were spent in dire poverty as his...more
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