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Can Love Happen Twice?
When Ravin first said ‘I love you . . .’ he meant it forever. The world has known this through Ravin’s bestselling novel, I Too Had a Love Story. But did Ravin’s story really end on the last page of that book?
On Valentine’s Day, a radio station in Chandigarh hosts a very special romantic chat show. Ravin and his three best friends are invited as guests to talk about Ravin’s love story. But surprisingly everyone apart from Ravin turns up. As the show goes live, there is only one question in every listener’s mind: what has happened to Ravin?
To answer this question the three friends begin reading from a handwritten copy of Ravin’s incomplete second book—the entire city listens breathlessly, unable to believe the revelations that follow.
This highly anticipated sequel by Ravinder Singh is an emotional rollercoaster that bravely explores the highs and lows of love.
On Valentine’s Day, a radio station in Chandigarh hosts a very special romantic chat show. Ravin and his three best friends are invited as guests to talk about Ravin’s love story. But surprisingly everyone apart from Ravin turns up. As the show goes live, there is only one question in every listener’s mind: what has happened to Ravin?
To answer this question the three friends begin reading from a handwritten copy of Ravin’s incomplete second book—the entire city listens breathlessly, unable to believe the revelations that follow.
This highly anticipated sequel by Ravinder Singh is an emotional rollercoaster that bravely explores the highs and lows of love.
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Ravinder Singh
103 books1,970 followersRavinder Singh is a software engineer who works with a prominent IT company in India.
He was brought up in a very small town of Orissa called Burla. After spending most of his life there, he has recently moved to Chandigarh. Owing to the Nature of his work, he has visited various parts of the world and he wishes to continue doing the same in future. Apart from reading and writing, The Author has a keen interest in working out in the gym. Occasionally, he loves playing snooker; his favorite game. He is crazy about Punjabi Music and loves dancing to its beats. I Too Had A Love Story.. is his debut novel.
He was brought up in a very small town of Orissa called Burla. After spending most of his life there, he has recently moved to Chandigarh. Owing to the Nature of his work, he has visited various parts of the world and he wishes to continue doing the same in future. Apart from reading and writing, The Author has a keen interest in working out in the gym. Occasionally, he loves playing snooker; his favorite game. He is crazy about Punjabi Music and loves dancing to its beats. I Too Had A Love Story.. is his debut novel.
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March 14, 2013
Firstly - I created a Goodreads account just so that I could write a review for this book. I find it difficult to believe that a book such as "Can Love Happen Twice" has an average rating of 3.28. How? I admit I hadn't read the author's first book (I too had a love story) and from everything that I've heard and read, it appears that it was a very enjoyable and touching story. I bought Can Love Happen Twice online, after my mum read about it in the newspaper. It was a short book, and probably took me only 2-3 hours to complete.
Here's what I thought of the book - 1. The author seems to be really wrapped up in the success of his first book. He spends at least 30% of this book discussing how popular his writing is, how much adulation he received, how many fans he has etc. I get it - your first book was a success. No need to get such a big head about it. 2. The writing style was very childish. I mean REALLY childish and REALLY colloquial. Much of the book is written as text/sms exchanges between the 2 primary characters. This contains the use of words such as "luv" and "k". SERIOUSLY!?! I could feel my grey cells dying as I made my way through these sections, but I persevered, "there must be a good story hidden somewhere in this book" I thought. 3. I was wrong. There is no story here. Nothing worth reading anyway. The characters are underdeveloped, very shallow. The story is linear and basic, very predictable. The author tries to create suspense with the flashbacks and the protagnist's friends telling his story, but it's as flat as yesterday's Pepsi.
The verdict - save your time and money for another book. This is just another pond pretending to be an ocean.
Here's what I thought of the book - 1. The author seems to be really wrapped up in the success of his first book. He spends at least 30% of this book discussing how popular his writing is, how much adulation he received, how many fans he has etc. I get it - your first book was a success. No need to get such a big head about it. 2. The writing style was very childish. I mean REALLY childish and REALLY colloquial. Much of the book is written as text/sms exchanges between the 2 primary characters. This contains the use of words such as "luv" and "k". SERIOUSLY!?! I could feel my grey cells dying as I made my way through these sections, but I persevered, "there must be a good story hidden somewhere in this book" I thought. 3. I was wrong. There is no story here. Nothing worth reading anyway. The characters are underdeveloped, very shallow. The story is linear and basic, very predictable. The author tries to create suspense with the flashbacks and the protagnist's friends telling his story, but it's as flat as yesterday's Pepsi.
The verdict - save your time and money for another book. This is just another pond pretending to be an ocean.
February 14, 2012
I waited for such a long time to get to know what happened to Ravin. But what I read made me feel that somehow the author has written the book because he had to write it.I found the soul missing in the book.
Rather than waiting for "what happened next?", I was just waiting for it to end.
When I read "I too...." I was engrossed into the book. It was like I could see what was happening. But it took me a week to read this book! It was that boring.
You feel that the girl in Ravin's life is a pampered mama-papa's girl and Ravin a guy who will die before he hurts or looses her. Its "mills and boons" sort of story where you know from the beginning that "they live happily forever happen" will happen.
Frankly speaking the story is stale. Just read it if you want to know what happened to Ravin but don't keep your expectations high with this book.
This book is a time-pass read.You will question if the same author have penned both the books!
Rather than waiting for "what happened next?", I was just waiting for it to end.
When I read "I too...." I was engrossed into the book. It was like I could see what was happening. But it took me a week to read this book! It was that boring.
You feel that the girl in Ravin's life is a pampered mama-papa's girl and Ravin a guy who will die before he hurts or looses her. Its "mills and boons" sort of story where you know from the beginning that "they live happily forever happen" will happen.
Frankly speaking the story is stale. Just read it if you want to know what happened to Ravin but don't keep your expectations high with this book.
This book is a time-pass read.You will question if the same author have penned both the books!
August 15, 2012
When I finished reading "I too had a love story", the prequel to this novel, I felt so touched I cried for a week! I literally begged all my friends, bookworms and others, to read the book! The book was simple, plain yet so honest and touching, I read it scores of times and felt the same emotions I felt the first time.
But this book, alas!!This book is a complete extinguisher- it kills all hopes, expectations, and emotions, and buries the author's beautiful talent.
While in the first book, the soulful love b/w Ravin and Khushi was brimming at the cup, this love story, (if u like to call it a love story), was more on physical intimacy than the pure essence of love.
In the entire book, the author is boasting about his debut success and himself! How he became a great author, has millions of fans, is very naive in love and a puppet in fate's hands. The girl, Simar, is a rich, pampered girl and unlike Khushi, she is not a very convincin character aout her love for Ravin. It is as if the author wrote the book just to please his fans, and I must mention, that I, a fan myself, was not pleased in the least.
Ravin, if u must write such books further, I request you- Please dont write at all.
But this book, alas!!This book is a complete extinguisher- it kills all hopes, expectations, and emotions, and buries the author's beautiful talent.
While in the first book, the soulful love b/w Ravin and Khushi was brimming at the cup, this love story, (if u like to call it a love story), was more on physical intimacy than the pure essence of love.
In the entire book, the author is boasting about his debut success and himself! How he became a great author, has millions of fans, is very naive in love and a puppet in fate's hands. The girl, Simar, is a rich, pampered girl and unlike Khushi, she is not a very convincin character aout her love for Ravin. It is as if the author wrote the book just to please his fans, and I must mention, that I, a fan myself, was not pleased in the least.
Ravin, if u must write such books further, I request you- Please dont write at all.
December 28, 2011
Seriously disappointing...!! :(
I wish there would have been 'replacement guarantee' on flipkart for books which you didn't like ...!!
Just banking on his fame which he has received from his first book 'I too had a Love Story' ..!
The first book was pretty good since it was simple,realistic and it struck a chord with me, but dis book was pretty LAME ..!! No story-line , really bad writing(*the first one was also not good :P*) , and the plot looked like a typical bollywood film ..!!
while the first book was - SIMPLE,HONEST and TRAGIC ..!!
the second one is - PATHETIC,BORING and PREDICTABLE ..!!
I wish there would have been 'replacement guarantee' on flipkart for books which you didn't like ...!!
Just banking on his fame which he has received from his first book 'I too had a Love Story' ..!
The first book was pretty good since it was simple,realistic and it struck a chord with me, but dis book was pretty LAME ..!! No story-line , really bad writing(*the first one was also not good :P*) , and the plot looked like a typical bollywood film ..!!
while the first book was - SIMPLE,HONEST and TRAGIC ..!!
the second one is - PATHETIC,BORING and PREDICTABLE ..!!
March 10, 2013
Ravin is such an awesome author. His first book " I too had a love story " completely made me his fan leaving me speechless, in tears. His love towards "Khushi" made me realise the true definition of Love and the second book " can love happen twice" is one good book to read. I've always had a question "why can't love happen twice" nevertheless I came to know I was true that love may happen twice, through this book.
my favourite lines :
* It is a rare case when a reader is so engrossed in a book that she neglects the author of the very book she is reading!
* Love, like Life, is so insecure. It moves in our lives and occupies its sweet space in our hearts so easily. But it never guarantees that it will stay there forever. Probably that's why it is so precious.
* When you are in love, you tend to think from the heart.That's what I kept doing for most of the time. The sad part was that it was just me who kept doing that.But a relationship only works when both the people are willing to make sacrifices.
* "On various social networking websites every fan of yours talks and will continue to talk about Khushi and you for ages"
* Someone said it right : change is the only constant. with time, things change, seasons change and, amidst a list of change-prone entities, we surely read that people change too.
* You don't always need a madly running truck on the road to kill a love story; many a time people themselves are more than capable of killing their love stories.It was difficult for me to believe that it had happened to him. The most difficult part was to believe that it had happened to him again.
* I'll never forget what he had said in the end.
""...I have two pasts. I don't know which one I should cry more for."
my favourite lines :
* It is a rare case when a reader is so engrossed in a book that she neglects the author of the very book she is reading!
* Love, like Life, is so insecure. It moves in our lives and occupies its sweet space in our hearts so easily. But it never guarantees that it will stay there forever. Probably that's why it is so precious.
* When you are in love, you tend to think from the heart.That's what I kept doing for most of the time. The sad part was that it was just me who kept doing that.But a relationship only works when both the people are willing to make sacrifices.
* "On various social networking websites every fan of yours talks and will continue to talk about Khushi and you for ages"
* Someone said it right : change is the only constant. with time, things change, seasons change and, amidst a list of change-prone entities, we surely read that people change too.
* You don't always need a madly running truck on the road to kill a love story; many a time people themselves are more than capable of killing their love stories.It was difficult for me to believe that it had happened to him. The most difficult part was to believe that it had happened to him again.
* I'll never forget what he had said in the end.
""...I have two pasts. I don't know which one I should cry more for."
February 8, 2013
Rightfully earns a place in my Run Away Quickly shelf. I really tried to finish this but bad writing just turns me off. And the repeated self plugs and self praise for his first novel "I Too had a Love Story" did nothing to help either. In the very first chapter, he compares his first book to a modern day equivalent of the Taj Mahal. Wtf???
There are obvious attempts to fill more pages because the author was unable to come up with something interesting. From the very first paragraph. Where Amardeep embraces the cold. And tries warming himself in the next sentence. Then taking out his jacket. And then zipping it till, are you ready for this, his NECK!! Holy cow, didn't see that coming.
I couldn't finish the book, so makes sense that this review too will.....
There are obvious attempts to fill more pages because the author was unable to come up with something interesting. From the very first paragraph. Where Amardeep embraces the cold. And tries warming himself in the next sentence. Then taking out his jacket. And then zipping it till, are you ready for this, his NECK!! Holy cow, didn't see that coming.
I couldn't finish the book, so makes sense that this review too will.....
December 18, 2011
i really liked his 1st book because it was honest even though simple and predictable, this was a fine read though but not great, i would have preferred something new from him just than sequel.
April 12, 2013
awesome love story.............
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2015
I liked Ravin and Simran's story, esp their life in Belgium. So, as it happens, Ravin is trying to get to grips with the death of his fiancee, Khushi, when Simran enters his life and rekindles the spark of love. However, as with all love stories, this one too had some heartbreaks. Will the two of them end up together? Will Ravin be able to stitch his life back together with the current girl in his life? Easy. Breezy.
June 30, 2018
The light-hearted reads are a trend among the youth in India. The scenario is, of course changing faster than one can imagine and that is a great step.
A for this one, unfortunately, I did not find it as good as its predecessor, I too had a Love Story.
A for this one, unfortunately, I did not find it as good as its predecessor, I too had a Love Story.
November 20, 2020
Okayish book.
Not that great after 'i too had a love story'.
Not that great after 'i too had a love story'.
March 9, 2020
Can love happen twice is the second part of Ravinder Singh's bestselling novel I too had a love story. In I too had a love story there was a true love story of Ravin and Khushi which brings tears to a lot of people's eyes including me.
In this book the author focus on Ravin's life after the death of his beloved Khushi. Ravin's three friends begin reading a handwritten copy of Ravin's incomplete second book in a radio station in Chandigarh. After a year and a half since Khushi's death, Ravin moved to Belgium in the hope of change where he meets Simar an MBA student. They start dating each other very soon and as every love story, they also have their differences and problems where both want to settle in different places after their marriage. It's a story about priorities, adjustments, expectations, judgment, and disappointments.
Overall it's an a-okay book to read because the author doesn't match the expectations of readers this time. The love story of Ravin and Khushi was far better than Ravin and Simar's, and it's also obvious to compare two of these relationships with each other. I guess Love can happen once only but if it happens twice than it is not well written or described in this book. You can read this book if you are curious to know what happens to Ravin after the death of her true love. Otherwise, it's not worth reading.
True Love is unconditional. And if it is a 'Conditions Apply' scenario, then it isn't true love.
Read more here - https://www.bookscharming.com/
In this book the author focus on Ravin's life after the death of his beloved Khushi. Ravin's three friends begin reading a handwritten copy of Ravin's incomplete second book in a radio station in Chandigarh. After a year and a half since Khushi's death, Ravin moved to Belgium in the hope of change where he meets Simar an MBA student. They start dating each other very soon and as every love story, they also have their differences and problems where both want to settle in different places after their marriage. It's a story about priorities, adjustments, expectations, judgment, and disappointments.
Overall it's an a-okay book to read because the author doesn't match the expectations of readers this time. The love story of Ravin and Khushi was far better than Ravin and Simar's, and it's also obvious to compare two of these relationships with each other. I guess Love can happen once only but if it happens twice than it is not well written or described in this book. You can read this book if you are curious to know what happens to Ravin after the death of her true love. Otherwise, it's not worth reading.
True Love is unconditional. And if it is a 'Conditions Apply' scenario, then it isn't true love.
Read more here - https://www.bookscharming.com/
May 2, 2013
And…I’m exasperated with the sequel too. It’s not that I had very high hopes on this one, but I had assumed the second book would be at least at par with the first one, if not better. But (<- this is the word I seem to be using the most while writing reviews on Ravinder Singh’s penmanship!) – I am indeed sorry to assure most readers that this is not worth their money, not even at 84 after discount. The book starts better than it ends. The first few pages promise of a lean potential to carry the plot forward, but every effort turns futile after the valentine’s-day-book-reading-radio-chat-show chapter. The author drags the story along with the same protagonist Ravin from his previous book. Ravin’s depression due to various reasons is an integral part of the plot, but it is executed quite poorly on paper.
The author has etched the other protagonist in this book very shabbily. I feel pity for Simar, who deserved more and better details in the book than being portrayed as an immature and horny girl.
Ravinder Singh had taken much care in sketching out the character of Khushi in his first book, but this time it seems he almost left Simar to the mercy of the readers. There is no clear picture of who or how Simar is, except for the fact that she knows how to ‘butterfly-kiss’. It rains kisses in all the chapters, as if the author is obsessed with his protagonists kissing to express every emotion. Trust me dear readers, it doesn’t work every time. The climax too, seems to be abrupt and forced. If Simar had a change in heart in coming back to Ravin, it had to be written in a much more convincing way.
There’s also bigger dollops of conversations and dialogues in Hindi than the previous book. I still cannot fathom how writing whole sentences in Hindi help in an English novel. The vernacular flavour can be translated in most occasions, if not all. Its easier to put in Hindi sentences than try and extract their essence into English ones. I guess the author chose the easier path.
I still appreciate the humongous effort it takes to write a book and adorn it with finishing touches. Nevertheless, the fruits of such labour might not always be delectable.
The author has etched the other protagonist in this book very shabbily. I feel pity for Simar, who deserved more and better details in the book than being portrayed as an immature and horny girl.
Ravinder Singh had taken much care in sketching out the character of Khushi in his first book, but this time it seems he almost left Simar to the mercy of the readers. There is no clear picture of who or how Simar is, except for the fact that she knows how to ‘butterfly-kiss’. It rains kisses in all the chapters, as if the author is obsessed with his protagonists kissing to express every emotion. Trust me dear readers, it doesn’t work every time. The climax too, seems to be abrupt and forced. If Simar had a change in heart in coming back to Ravin, it had to be written in a much more convincing way.
There’s also bigger dollops of conversations and dialogues in Hindi than the previous book. I still cannot fathom how writing whole sentences in Hindi help in an English novel. The vernacular flavour can be translated in most occasions, if not all. Its easier to put in Hindi sentences than try and extract their essence into English ones. I guess the author chose the easier path.
I still appreciate the humongous effort it takes to write a book and adorn it with finishing touches. Nevertheless, the fruits of such labour might not always be delectable.
May 2, 2022
Truth or Dare?
Truth ?
You really want to watch something as annoying as Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna? Yea? No? No right! Great!
Dare?
Do yourself a favour, go do ANYTHING other than reading this.
This is freaking annoying.
The guy is a total braggart and Cringy af. Acts like he's come straight from some star or something, wth.
There never was a line like "Girl is my toy, she has to act according to me, she knows nothing, I'll play victim, still whatever I say or do is right" , but echoed this shit all along till the very end.
If something is not good I don't really care, I ignore. But this? Portraying someone look like a piece of shit? Playing Victim? Playing The-Know-it-all ? Being super pushy? And yet again play victim?
And making all the above things look like Sensible & Right? THIS BOOK LACKS GENUINENESS.
At some point It's not the Girl that's dragging down the Guy, It's the Guy dragging down the Readers, to make him look like a hero.
And super dramatic scenes like running on roads and got ran over etc.. WHY? I know the point of book is it to be tragic. But it can be sane.
I just thought do people even read before approving something to get published. Sorry, but wattpad stories are farrrr much better.
And the writing is equally bad.
I'd rather watch Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.
Bye.
Truth ?
You really want to watch something as annoying as Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna? Yea? No? No right! Great!
Dare?
Do yourself a favour, go do ANYTHING other than reading this.
This is freaking annoying.
The guy is a total braggart and Cringy af. Acts like he's come straight from some star or something, wth.
There never was a line like "Girl is my toy, she has to act according to me, she knows nothing, I'll play victim, still whatever I say or do is right" , but echoed this shit all along till the very end.
If something is not good I don't really care, I ignore. But this? Portraying someone look like a piece of shit? Playing Victim? Playing The-Know-it-all ? Being super pushy? And yet again play victim?
And making all the above things look like Sensible & Right? THIS BOOK LACKS GENUINENESS.
At some point It's not the Girl that's dragging down the Guy, It's the Guy dragging down the Readers, to make him look like a hero.
And super dramatic scenes like running on roads and got ran over etc.. WHY? I know the point of book is it to be tragic. But it can be sane.
I just thought do people even read before approving something to get published. Sorry, but wattpad stories are farrrr much better.
And the writing is equally bad.
I'd rather watch Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.
Bye.
March 8, 2012
The much awaited sequel is a let down for me, as the spark of true love which captured the hearts of many in the author's very first book is missing in this one.The story started well with a different style of narration which I felt very much engaging and fresh.But still cannot digest the fact that Ravin could easily forget Khushi and feel the same love on Simar's arms.Also the confusion between the lead is much like watching a bollywood movie with no substance.This sequel is a disgrace to the love he had for khushi.
April 25, 2012
When I compare this book with Ravinder Singh's earlier book "I too had a love story", I am little disappointed.
This book particularly lacks the depth, Its a very common type of story. Ravin was so deeply in love with Khushi whom he lost in an accident and he falls in love with another girl in Belgium,just upon seeing her. After that he never mentioned his first love Khushi at all in the entire book except the final pages of final chapter.
His first book really touched the hearts of millions including mine, but I am not sure about this one. The story line is on a very common platform. He once sees Simar in Belgium, developed feelings for her, she also fell in love with him, some Belgium romance, they decided to get married, he get back to India, then the priorities changes for Simar, she becomes demanding, Ravin tries to manage but failed miserably and so on. This is how the novel progresses.
Yes this book will make you little emotional in the end but doesn't appeal me much. In the end tt also seems that author has planned a third novel in this series.
A one time read but not strongly recommended.
This book particularly lacks the depth, Its a very common type of story. Ravin was so deeply in love with Khushi whom he lost in an accident and he falls in love with another girl in Belgium,just upon seeing her. After that he never mentioned his first love Khushi at all in the entire book except the final pages of final chapter.
His first book really touched the hearts of millions including mine, but I am not sure about this one. The story line is on a very common platform. He once sees Simar in Belgium, developed feelings for her, she also fell in love with him, some Belgium romance, they decided to get married, he get back to India, then the priorities changes for Simar, she becomes demanding, Ravin tries to manage but failed miserably and so on. This is how the novel progresses.
Yes this book will make you little emotional in the end but doesn't appeal me much. In the end tt also seems that author has planned a third novel in this series.
A one time read but not strongly recommended.
December 28, 2017
Why did I read the sequel to a book I hated? I already owned it and I'm really trying to make a reading challenge...
All the flaws from the first book apply. This one is actually somehow more misogynistic. It's funny because at times from the tone of the book I got the impression that the author/MC thought he was super evolved and almost a feminist. I hate to break it to you, Ravin, you knowing how to cook is nothing special.
Oh and the answer to the title? Yes. Yes, love can happen twice. But we really don't need a book about everytime you fall in love. It's kind of like the book version of Taylor Swift.
Rating: 17/100
Age: 13&up
Warnings: misogyny
All the flaws from the first book apply. This one is actually somehow more misogynistic. It's funny because at times from the tone of the book I got the impression that the author/MC thought he was super evolved and almost a feminist. I hate to break it to you, Ravin, you knowing how to cook is nothing special.
Oh and the answer to the title? Yes. Yes, love can happen twice. But we really don't need a book about everytime you fall in love. It's kind of like the book version of Taylor Swift.
Rating: 17/100
Age: 13&up
Warnings: misogyny
December 24, 2015
To be honest, this is my fault. I do not know what came over me. I mean, his first book was a clusterfuck of grammatical errors and sob stories, and what do I do? I decide to read his second book. To be fair, I felt like the man deserved a second chance. Some people do learn, you know? But not Ravinder Singh. No siree. And so I repeat: Ravinder Singh is in need of a thesaurus, a dictionary, and all the Wren and Martin grammar books in the world. Jesus Christ, this is utter crap.
September 28, 2015
I had thought about this book few times after i finished the first book but somehow never picked it for a simple reason that the author won't be able to re-create the magic which he did in his first book which was his own/true story. I finally picked up when i was stuck at an airport after my flight got delayed so had few hours to read it straight!
Anyone who has read his first book must have been touched by it- by the tragedy and the experience that someone had to go through- even though the writing was very normal/simple. The second book is almost same as far as writing goes( exception being many lines in hindi which i think was not required in an english book)but the story is no where close to the first one. Having said that, it is still worth one read for the simplicity and Indianness!
I see a movie being made in near future too :-)
Anyone who has read his first book must have been touched by it- by the tragedy and the experience that someone had to go through- even though the writing was very normal/simple. The second book is almost same as far as writing goes( exception being many lines in hindi which i think was not required in an english book)but the story is no where close to the first one. Having said that, it is still worth one read for the simplicity and Indianness!
I see a movie being made in near future too :-)
May 1, 2012
A good one yet again by Ravinder Singh. The concept is touching again, but this time around the book captures an essence of the "modern day love story" wherein you tend fall in and out of love at the drop of a hat and very surprisingly, it hardly any effort doing so.
Ravinder gives light to the present scenario of love stories, which makes it a good read as you can relate to it pretty well.
Again, a must read, I should say. But don't expect too much out of "Can Love Happen Twice?" as it can definitely not surpass "I too had a love story" in any possible way. :)
Ravinder gives light to the present scenario of love stories, which makes it a good read as you can relate to it pretty well.
Again, a must read, I should say. But don't expect too much out of "Can Love Happen Twice?" as it can definitely not surpass "I too had a love story" in any possible way. :)
July 14, 2017
In a way, this book ruined "I too had a love story" for me. His first book was sweet, simple and it touched my heart but this story is too artificial to be written by the same author. I don't know, but I just couldn't connect with this book.
Was quite disappointed after reading it.
Was quite disappointed after reading it.
September 12, 2024
Can Love Happen Twice? is Ravinder Singh’s sequel to I Too Had a Love Story, exploring the possibility of finding love again after a heart-wrenching loss. The novel picks up with Ravin, who is still reeling from the death of his first love, Khushi. Struggling to move forward, Ravin relocates to Belgium, where he eventually meets Simar. As Ravin and Simar’s relationship blossoms, the book delves into the complexities of second love, personal healing, and emotional vulnerability. However, the story takes unexpected turns, forcing readers to question whether love can truly happen twice.
Singh once again delivers a poignant and emotional narrative, though this book carries a more reflective tone. It tackles the difficulties of opening up to love after tragedy, while showing the importance of self-discovery and growth. Singh’s ability to draw out raw emotions from everyday situations makes this story compelling and thought-provoking.
Singh once again delivers a poignant and emotional narrative, though this book carries a more reflective tone. It tackles the difficulties of opening up to love after tragedy, while showing the importance of self-discovery and growth. Singh’s ability to draw out raw emotions from everyday situations makes this story compelling and thought-provoking.
December 26, 2018
I didn't like much compared to the previous one.
June 15, 2012
Title: Can Love Happen Twice
Author: Ravinder Singh
Genre: Romantic Fiction
TagLine: Book on the lines of SouthIndian-MeloDrama
Rating: 3/5
Can love really happen twice. Do you think being loved is that important in your life that you tend to loose grip of your life if your loved one leaves you. Do you really need a rehabilitation if you are going through a break up. These are some questions I got while I was reading this book. The book had nothing new in it. Having a bright start with the radio interview and ravin and his lady love, simer’s SMS banter, I thought ravin was on the right track with this book. I even went to think that Ravinder Singh knows the pulse of the readers, but once the book reached the core point where the love starts between the lead characters it falls flat. It actually gave me a déjà-vu feeling, the feel that i already read this book as it was on the same track of his previous venture “I Too Had a Love Story”. It had nothing new. The narration was pale and slow, the ending was predictable. Ravin should seriously stop watching Bollywood/SouthIndian movies and should give his creative mind a chance to work upon itself. I am giving it a modest 3 on a scale of 5. Ravin could not live up on the high expectation which I had on him after reading his first book.
Plot:
The story starts of the same way as in “I Too Had A Love Story”. Ravin’s friends Happy, Ap and maninder meet up at the airport and they decide upon going to the radio show for which they get invited. The radio host, living upto the RJ image, gets into lots of talking with the 3 and finally gets to know that Ravin, the author of “I Too Had A Love Story”, because of whom they were invited on the show, was not attending the show. The show from being a talk show, turns into a revelation show where happy takes out ravin’s next book and reads it out to the public, saying that the book will tell the real reason of ravin’s absence from the radio show. As happy starts the narration, we are introduced to few characters from Berlin, where ravin will be working on his onsite project. A new girl enters into ravin’s life. The rest of the story is about
ravin and girls love story
ravin’s journey back to India while his girl will still be living in Berlin because of her education
how they face few issues in their lovelife and finally breakup
how did ravin cope up with another tragedy in his life and
what was the reason behind ravin,s absence from the radio show.
The Good Bit
The Book starts of very brightly.
The Love Birds SMS truth or Dare was smooth.
Ravinder, though was writing fiction for the first time, had grip on the plot.
The Not So Good Bit
Narration was pale.
The book had no story
Simer’s Characterization was weak
Ending was on tracks of many South Indian movies with hero being in rehabilitation asylym.
Conclusion:
For all those who have already read “I Too Had A Love Story” and have high hopes on this book, i request you all to drop down your expectations a bit and read “Can Love Happen Twice?” with an open mind because this book has nothing new in it.
Author: Ravinder Singh
Genre: Romantic Fiction
TagLine: Book on the lines of SouthIndian-MeloDrama
Rating: 3/5
Can love really happen twice. Do you think being loved is that important in your life that you tend to loose grip of your life if your loved one leaves you. Do you really need a rehabilitation if you are going through a break up. These are some questions I got while I was reading this book. The book had nothing new in it. Having a bright start with the radio interview and ravin and his lady love, simer’s SMS banter, I thought ravin was on the right track with this book. I even went to think that Ravinder Singh knows the pulse of the readers, but once the book reached the core point where the love starts between the lead characters it falls flat. It actually gave me a déjà-vu feeling, the feel that i already read this book as it was on the same track of his previous venture “I Too Had a Love Story”. It had nothing new. The narration was pale and slow, the ending was predictable. Ravin should seriously stop watching Bollywood/SouthIndian movies and should give his creative mind a chance to work upon itself. I am giving it a modest 3 on a scale of 5. Ravin could not live up on the high expectation which I had on him after reading his first book.
Plot:
The story starts of the same way as in “I Too Had A Love Story”. Ravin’s friends Happy, Ap and maninder meet up at the airport and they decide upon going to the radio show for which they get invited. The radio host, living upto the RJ image, gets into lots of talking with the 3 and finally gets to know that Ravin, the author of “I Too Had A Love Story”, because of whom they were invited on the show, was not attending the show. The show from being a talk show, turns into a revelation show where happy takes out ravin’s next book and reads it out to the public, saying that the book will tell the real reason of ravin’s absence from the radio show. As happy starts the narration, we are introduced to few characters from Berlin, where ravin will be working on his onsite project. A new girl enters into ravin’s life. The rest of the story is about
ravin and girls love story
ravin’s journey back to India while his girl will still be living in Berlin because of her education
how they face few issues in their lovelife and finally breakup
how did ravin cope up with another tragedy in his life and
what was the reason behind ravin,s absence from the radio show.
The Good Bit
The Book starts of very brightly.
The Love Birds SMS truth or Dare was smooth.
Ravinder, though was writing fiction for the first time, had grip on the plot.
The Not So Good Bit
Narration was pale.
The book had no story
Simer’s Characterization was weak
Ending was on tracks of many South Indian movies with hero being in rehabilitation asylym.
Conclusion:
For all those who have already read “I Too Had A Love Story” and have high hopes on this book, i request you all to drop down your expectations a bit and read “Can Love Happen Twice?” with an open mind because this book has nothing new in it.
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December 21, 2012
it is a heart touching story about the author who had lost his loved one Khushi on a car accident and then went away to Belgium to find a new purpose of his life. and there he met a girl names Simar who was studying MBA in Belgium. and they became close friends.. they loved the company of each other and so Simar asked about Ravin's past and he handed her the book.. this was how she started falling for him.
Soon, Ravin had to go back to India as his project over there was over.
And when they met again in India, both showed the other to their parents, both were quite convinced. but when they talked about marriage Simar always ignored the topic and said she wanted to work for over a year after she study MBA before they get married. and so.. things went from romantic to depressing, they were fighting with each other for months. Simar wanted independence, freedom. she didn't want to live with his parents but only with him, she had had a dream to live there in Belgium with her parents and wants Ravin to join her dad's business and she'd join too. But for Ravin, figuring out from both Simar and her father... he tried to convince Simar with all his efforts and logical reasons that he cannot leave his parents with themselves as they were getting older and that he was responsible to take care of them.
as he failed in convincing Simar, he gave up and surrendered. but soon, Simar's needs list and wants were getting more and more. Simar broke with him. they both suffered, cried. soon, Ravin had to see a psychiatrist, he was fired from his job and once, he ran out of his house, his father after him. he shouted out on the streets barefoot. he got hit by a truck.
after being in the ICU for 3 days, his cndition got better and then, he was shifted to shimla on a rehabilitation centre.
on valentines day, he and his friends were to attend on a radio talk to discuss his first book, but only his friends made it. and so, his 'to be secnd' book was discussed instead of the first.
hearing the radio talks linked by Happy, Simar hurriedly heads to Shimla crying, to see her love, Ravin.
Sweet story
Soon, Ravin had to go back to India as his project over there was over.
And when they met again in India, both showed the other to their parents, both were quite convinced. but when they talked about marriage Simar always ignored the topic and said she wanted to work for over a year after she study MBA before they get married. and so.. things went from romantic to depressing, they were fighting with each other for months. Simar wanted independence, freedom. she didn't want to live with his parents but only with him, she had had a dream to live there in Belgium with her parents and wants Ravin to join her dad's business and she'd join too. But for Ravin, figuring out from both Simar and her father... he tried to convince Simar with all his efforts and logical reasons that he cannot leave his parents with themselves as they were getting older and that he was responsible to take care of them.
as he failed in convincing Simar, he gave up and surrendered. but soon, Simar's needs list and wants were getting more and more. Simar broke with him. they both suffered, cried. soon, Ravin had to see a psychiatrist, he was fired from his job and once, he ran out of his house, his father after him. he shouted out on the streets barefoot. he got hit by a truck.
after being in the ICU for 3 days, his cndition got better and then, he was shifted to shimla on a rehabilitation centre.
on valentines day, he and his friends were to attend on a radio talk to discuss his first book, but only his friends made it. and so, his 'to be secnd' book was discussed instead of the first.
hearing the radio talks linked by Happy, Simar hurriedly heads to Shimla crying, to see her love, Ravin.
Sweet story
August 20, 2022
Heart wrenching as the first book Too had a Love Story was continue with Ravin's touching account of his life in the sequel, "Can Love Happen Twice". Does cupid strike just once, or can people fall in love all over again when they meet someone new?
This is the central theme that explored in Can Love Happen Twice, Ravinder Singh's second novel. Can Love Happen Twice takes the story forward from where the author's previous novel, I Too Had a Love Story left its protagonists. The book traces Ravin's life after his success as a novelist, and he's invited, along with his friends, to a special Valentine's Day program in a popular radio station in Chandigarh. As people across the city tune in to listen to his heartbreaking love story, the novel takes a stunning turn – Ravin doesn't show up during the program. His friends Manpreet, Amardeep and Happy read through Ravin's unfinished second book to find out where he is, and listeners from across Chandigarh are taken through an emotional ride when Ravin's next tryst with love comes to light. He said he has an unfinished book of Ravin which will tell us what happened with Ravin and why didn't come today.
This is the central theme that explored in Can Love Happen Twice, Ravinder Singh's second novel. Can Love Happen Twice takes the story forward from where the author's previous novel, I Too Had a Love Story left its protagonists. The book traces Ravin's life after his success as a novelist, and he's invited, along with his friends, to a special Valentine's Day program in a popular radio station in Chandigarh. As people across the city tune in to listen to his heartbreaking love story, the novel takes a stunning turn – Ravin doesn't show up during the program. His friends Manpreet, Amardeep and Happy read through Ravin's unfinished second book to find out where he is, and listeners from across Chandigarh are taken through an emotional ride when Ravin's next tryst with love comes to light. He said he has an unfinished book of Ravin which will tell us what happened with Ravin and why didn't come today.
November 7, 2016
Does cupid strike just once, or can people fall in love all over again when they meet someone new?
This is the central theme that's explored in Can Love Happen Twice, Ravinder Singh's second novel.
Can Love Happen Twice takes the story forward from where the author's previous novel, I Too Had a Love Story,left its protagonists. The book traces Ravin's life after his success as a novelist, and he's invited, along with his friends, to a special Valentine's Day program in a popular radio station in Chandigarh.
As people across the country tune in to listen to his heartbreaking love story, the novel takes a stunning turn – Ravin doesn't show up during the program. His friends Manpreet, Amardeep and Happy read through Ravin's unfinished second book to find out where he is, and listeners from across Chandigarh are taken through an emotional ride when Ravin's next tryst with love comes to light.
Can Love Happen Twice is a clean and simple love story that was highly anticipated by readers after the success of Ravinder's first novel, I Too Had a Love Story.
I loved the narration of the book, how Simar made Ravinder(the character) fall in love. How Ravinder (the character) started feeling for her, protective about her, like she is a baby to be taken care of.
Ravin made Khushi immortal, with you - through you. Nothing could be better than I too had a love story. This is one love story which will remain with me forever and ever.
The book is not that good, Could be because 'I too ..'has no comparison. I loved the first half, liked it mid way, but as it proceeded the book lost me, I just wanted to finish the book.
This is the central theme that's explored in Can Love Happen Twice, Ravinder Singh's second novel.
Can Love Happen Twice takes the story forward from where the author's previous novel, I Too Had a Love Story,left its protagonists. The book traces Ravin's life after his success as a novelist, and he's invited, along with his friends, to a special Valentine's Day program in a popular radio station in Chandigarh.
As people across the country tune in to listen to his heartbreaking love story, the novel takes a stunning turn – Ravin doesn't show up during the program. His friends Manpreet, Amardeep and Happy read through Ravin's unfinished second book to find out where he is, and listeners from across Chandigarh are taken through an emotional ride when Ravin's next tryst with love comes to light.
Can Love Happen Twice is a clean and simple love story that was highly anticipated by readers after the success of Ravinder's first novel, I Too Had a Love Story.
I loved the narration of the book, how Simar made Ravinder(the character) fall in love. How Ravinder (the character) started feeling for her, protective about her, like she is a baby to be taken care of.
Ravin made Khushi immortal, with you - through you. Nothing could be better than I too had a love story. This is one love story which will remain with me forever and ever.
The book is not that good, Could be because 'I too ..'has no comparison. I loved the first half, liked it mid way, but as it proceeded the book lost me, I just wanted to finish the book.
September 5, 2013
To Ravin's answer to his question asked on the coverpage is NO! It could've been yes but after completely reading this book the answer is sure-sure no. I found something missing in the sequel. Perhaps 'the honesty'. As said in the reviews posted by others somewhere the soul was missing. When I was reading his first novel 'I too had a love story', I got numb during climax. Though we all know that was a true story it was worth reading it. It was so heart-touching and painful that it was really hard for me to control my emotions during the last few pages but the case is totally opposite with the 'Can love happen twice'. It failed to take me where author intended to. And I would say that Ravinder Singh is a good writer but his first novel was far far better than its sequel. The emotions which were attached with the lovestory of Khushi and Ravin couldn't be replaced by the Simar and Ravin's story. Climax looked quite fragile and it disappointed me to a great extent. It took me more than two weeks to complete it as it failed to intrigue me and I kept on moving on slowly. But one thing can be learnt through this edition that love happens only once when it's the kind of the one Ravin did with Khushi. I would love to read something better from Ravinder Singh in the future as I wait for it.
January 9, 2012
I actually picked this book after all the hue and cry that has been created around it. Thus forcing me to read the preceding one. Being a non romantic book lover, i thought i would have to endure not one but two to figure that deal on this one. I'm glad i did
The first one was strictly average, however the ending is well written in terms of the emotion and not the writing as much. Though even while i say average it does bring tears to ones eyes. The second book though the author seems to have gotten a better flare at it and forced me to finish it in a day
An intriguing part of the book is when the author actually talks about how the meaning and definition of love has changed for this generation
The story line- a little predictable however Ravin is the kind of person and love a lot of people would like to have in their lives. The story at one point takes your heart out to him as I am certain most us relate to that love and lost and passion and despair at some level. That's what makes this book touch ones heart and special
This book brings to my mind the saying "It's not that we don't value what we have in life, until it is lost. We just don't think we would ever lose it" and Ravin shows value for it
In all worth a read and worth investing a little time into
The first one was strictly average, however the ending is well written in terms of the emotion and not the writing as much. Though even while i say average it does bring tears to ones eyes. The second book though the author seems to have gotten a better flare at it and forced me to finish it in a day
An intriguing part of the book is when the author actually talks about how the meaning and definition of love has changed for this generation
The story line- a little predictable however Ravin is the kind of person and love a lot of people would like to have in their lives. The story at one point takes your heart out to him as I am certain most us relate to that love and lost and passion and despair at some level. That's what makes this book touch ones heart and special
This book brings to my mind the saying "It's not that we don't value what we have in life, until it is lost. We just don't think we would ever lose it" and Ravin shows value for it
In all worth a read and worth investing a little time into
June 2, 2012
The answer to this title is 'No, it can't happen twice'. I read 'I too Had a love story' long back.
Have been waiting for the second book since long. During November I got a mail from Flipkart for the pre-booking of 'Can Love Happen Twice' and within next five minutes, the order for the book was placed.When I ordered this book from flipkart, I really had some great expectations from the author, considering his previous book "I too had a love story" was such an amazingly touching tale of love.But,I am sorry to say that I am thoroughly disappointed with this new venture of his which merely seems to be an attempt to encash from the past success.There is nothing creative, new or intersting about this book, it is the same old story which goes pretty much one track and gets to cleache at many points in the book. The start of the story where the friends go to a radio station and start reading from his diary are cringe worthy.This author's previous book "I too had a love story" had set a bench mark for him but sadly he has wasted the good start with a nonsense material.Dissapointed.
Have been waiting for the second book since long. During November I got a mail from Flipkart for the pre-booking of 'Can Love Happen Twice' and within next five minutes, the order for the book was placed.When I ordered this book from flipkart, I really had some great expectations from the author, considering his previous book "I too had a love story" was such an amazingly touching tale of love.But,I am sorry to say that I am thoroughly disappointed with this new venture of his which merely seems to be an attempt to encash from the past success.There is nothing creative, new or intersting about this book, it is the same old story which goes pretty much one track and gets to cleache at many points in the book. The start of the story where the friends go to a radio station and start reading from his diary are cringe worthy.This author's previous book "I too had a love story" had set a bench mark for him but sadly he has wasted the good start with a nonsense material.Dissapointed.
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