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Dork Trilogy #3
Who Let The Dork Out?
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With just 12 months to go before the 2010 Allied Victory Games in New Delhi, there is pandemonium at the Ministry for Urban Regeneration and Public Sculpture. Specially appointed by the prime minister to oversee preparations for the Games, the ministry now find themselves in the centre of a media shit storm.
Preparations are months behind schedule they had completely forgotten about Takewondo and the minister Badrikedar Laxmanrao Dahake not only has to deal with an irate PM but also with, high intrigue in the Lok Sabha, fiendish investigative journalists, and a relentless BBC reporter who insists on interviewing him live in English. Dahake is about to resign when he runs into an unlikely saviour: master strategist, media expert, and international financial wizard Robin Einstein Varghese, currently running the Delhi Lederman office.
With just 12 months to go before the 2010 Allied Victory Games in New Delhi, there is pandemonium at the Ministry for Urban Regeneration and Public Sculpture. Specially appointed by the prime minister to oversee preparations for the Games, the ministry now find themselves in the centre of a media shit storm.
Preparations are months behind schedule they had completely forgotten about Takewondo and the minister Badrikedar Laxmanrao Dahake not only has to deal with an irate PM but also with, high intrigue in the Lok Sabha, fiendish investigative journalists, and a relentless BBC reporter who insists on interviewing him live in English. Dahake is about to resign when he runs into an unlikely saviour: master strategist, media expert, and international financial wizard Robin Einstein Varghese, currently running the Delhi Lederman office.
256 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2012
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About the author
Sidin Vadukut
7 books283 followersSidin Vadukut is a journalist, columnist and blogger. He has an engineering degree from NIT Trichy and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
In a career spanning around a decade he has made automotive parts, developed online trading platforms, almost set up a retailing company and had a sizeable portion of a tree fall on his head. He is currently an editor with the Mint business newspaper.
Sidin lives in New Delhi with his wife, two PlayStations, four laptops and a desktop computer. He blogs at http://www.whatay.com.
Twitter: twitter.com/sidin
In a career spanning around a decade he has made automotive parts, developed online trading platforms, almost set up a retailing company and had a sizeable portion of a tree fall on his head. He is currently an editor with the Mint business newspaper.
Sidin lives in New Delhi with his wife, two PlayStations, four laptops and a desktop computer. He blogs at http://www.whatay.com.
Twitter: twitter.com/sidin
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December 24, 2012
Dear Diary,
Today, I completed a wonderful book!
As you know Diary, ‘Who let the Dork out?’ is the third Book in the Dork Series by the Mint editor and Twitter chirping Peacock Sidin Vadukut. But of course, this is his first work that I have ever read! You must know that this happens with me all the time, be it the Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov or Harry Potter, I had a one hell lot of haphazard reading. Time, Diary, Time. I no longer get the quality time to read books and introspect about life in general. Between thinking about girls and trying not to think about them and concentrating on studies, I have completely lost out on that much-cherished for-but-hardly-worked-upon habit of serious reading. Otherwise, you know me diary- I am a hell of a reader!
Right from the Author’s Note (it was what made me buy the book) till the wedding invitation card from His Hon. Jignesh Kalbag of the holy alliance between Gauri Kalbag and Mr. Robin ‘Einstein’ Verghese, I was glued to this Diary! Yes diary, this book that I read was indeed a diary. Wink. Nudge. Wink.
You must know that I have read a lot of Indian authors, but each and everyone had to say something extremely vile about our beautiful country India (yes diary, even I fume in anger!). Granted that for quite some time the ruling party has been tainted, smudged and tarried in black due to its shady coal auctioning and 2G. It is also true that firangis are apprehensive about our Market as they fear that the policy paralysis would bring this country down. I even agree that our country is not safe for women. But there is no point in jeering at it, no? That’s why I liked Sidin Vadukut’s book. His character ‘Einstein’ is someone whom we can relate to. He hates India for the bad things, but he loves it for the good things also. And he is continuously striving to improve it, inspite of the Snorenath Tagores and Sergei Bubfucks of the world impeding his progress. A truly inspiring character, diary. He even believes that toilets are indeed the supreme haven for the entire mankind. No, seriously! We cannot drop the black pellets of gobar on road like cows, no? Diary, you may mock, but Human Beings are Social Animals. We cannot shit anywhere. We have our image, our self-respect, our ego to care for! That’s why if you had garam pakoras yesterday and today while writing your exams, you suddenly feel that poo poo wants to come out, you have to have an iron fist control! A hardly likeable solution but only a soul hardened Zen like me could possibly do that with a poker-face. Sorry for deviating, Diary, what I am trying to say is that hence a toilet becomes one of the most important things in a happy man’s life. How much a man eats and how decorated his toilet is tells much about his personality! That’s why I was delighted to find a similarity between yours truly Vismay and ‘Einstein’. Great minds think alike!
Diary, Mr. Vadukut is extremely wily. He simply renamed Commonwealth Games to Allied Victory Games (though of course he mentions CWG in passing) and went on lambasting and lampooning about the under preparedness before the games. Without naming personalities, he had a supreme amount of fun at the expense of these you-know-whos. Diary, seriously, I am not telling you the names. You have to read the book, strain your eyes, catch the subtle hints and glow/bask at the discovery! It’s high time that you start reading, lazy bones.
Diary, I say that Sidin Vadukut is a cross between a short-tempered P.G. Wodehouse (sic) and funny Arvind Adiga (sic). You caught the meaning, na?
I seriously recommend you diary, to read this book and enjoy! You would indeed have a wonderful experience…!
P.S.: What Emma Watson is to Vismay ‘Alienman’ Harani, Anushka Sharma is to Robin ‘Einstein’ Verghese!!
Today, I completed a wonderful book!
As you know Diary, ‘Who let the Dork out?’ is the third Book in the Dork Series by the Mint editor and Twitter chirping Peacock Sidin Vadukut. But of course, this is his first work that I have ever read! You must know that this happens with me all the time, be it the Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov or Harry Potter, I had a one hell lot of haphazard reading. Time, Diary, Time. I no longer get the quality time to read books and introspect about life in general. Between thinking about girls and trying not to think about them and concentrating on studies, I have completely lost out on that much-cherished for-but-hardly-worked-upon habit of serious reading. Otherwise, you know me diary- I am a hell of a reader!
Right from the Author’s Note (it was what made me buy the book) till the wedding invitation card from His Hon. Jignesh Kalbag of the holy alliance between Gauri Kalbag and Mr. Robin ‘Einstein’ Verghese, I was glued to this Diary! Yes diary, this book that I read was indeed a diary. Wink. Nudge. Wink.
You must know that I have read a lot of Indian authors, but each and everyone had to say something extremely vile about our beautiful country India (yes diary, even I fume in anger!). Granted that for quite some time the ruling party has been tainted, smudged and tarried in black due to its shady coal auctioning and 2G. It is also true that firangis are apprehensive about our Market as they fear that the policy paralysis would bring this country down. I even agree that our country is not safe for women. But there is no point in jeering at it, no? That’s why I liked Sidin Vadukut’s book. His character ‘Einstein’ is someone whom we can relate to. He hates India for the bad things, but he loves it for the good things also. And he is continuously striving to improve it, inspite of the Snorenath Tagores and Sergei Bubfucks of the world impeding his progress. A truly inspiring character, diary. He even believes that toilets are indeed the supreme haven for the entire mankind. No, seriously! We cannot drop the black pellets of gobar on road like cows, no? Diary, you may mock, but Human Beings are Social Animals. We cannot shit anywhere. We have our image, our self-respect, our ego to care for! That’s why if you had garam pakoras yesterday and today while writing your exams, you suddenly feel that poo poo wants to come out, you have to have an iron fist control! A hardly likeable solution but only a soul hardened Zen like me could possibly do that with a poker-face. Sorry for deviating, Diary, what I am trying to say is that hence a toilet becomes one of the most important things in a happy man’s life. How much a man eats and how decorated his toilet is tells much about his personality! That’s why I was delighted to find a similarity between yours truly Vismay and ‘Einstein’. Great minds think alike!
Diary, Mr. Vadukut is extremely wily. He simply renamed Commonwealth Games to Allied Victory Games (though of course he mentions CWG in passing) and went on lambasting and lampooning about the under preparedness before the games. Without naming personalities, he had a supreme amount of fun at the expense of these you-know-whos. Diary, seriously, I am not telling you the names. You have to read the book, strain your eyes, catch the subtle hints and glow/bask at the discovery! It’s high time that you start reading, lazy bones.
Diary, I say that Sidin Vadukut is a cross between a short-tempered P.G. Wodehouse (sic) and funny Arvind Adiga (sic). You caught the meaning, na?
I seriously recommend you diary, to read this book and enjoy! You would indeed have a wonderful experience…!
P.S.: What Emma Watson is to Vismay ‘Alienman’ Harani, Anushka Sharma is to Robin ‘Einstein’ Verghese!!
January 24, 2013
I am actually bothering to write a review. This is because I laughed till tears were streaming from my eyes and everyone on my flight stared at me as if I was insane. Filled with Indian idiosyncrasies and minute observations about life, this kept me entertained cover to cover. Being a consultant myself, I identified with the BS Einstein had to go through. Daivame!
July 20, 2020
The best of the trilogy for me, had grown into being comfortable with Einstein by this point. Loved the witty one liners that were sprinkled around, especially the ones he makes in exasperation.
Wondering how people with no Malayali pop-culture backing reacted to references such as TG Ravi's laugh in Chaakara and Suresh Gopi's masculinity.
Wondering how people with no Malayali pop-culture backing reacted to references such as TG Ravi's laugh in Chaakara and Suresh Gopi's masculinity.
February 19, 2013
After reading Sidin’s first two books, and following his blog for a long time, reading this book was an obvious for me.
I had pre-ordered this one online, and was waiting eagerly to grab my hands on it.
The book 1 in this trilogy (are there more Sidin?) sets the pace and the characters beautifully. It marked dork’s arrival in the literary world.
Book 2 was slightly annoying with predictable plot and gibberish characters.
Book 3 continues the same tone of book 1 and 2 in a different setting – the Common Wealth games..Er! The Allied games!
Who let the dork out?Book 3 is a hilarious satirical take on the mess that was the Games in Delhi in 2010. The story is fast paced, structured and revolves around one thing right from page 1 : the allied games in Delhi where the lead character, Robin’s company is helping out the government.
The subtle and powerful satire to the events in the book makes the book stand out. Most of the incidents would make you think about an actual happening that you must have read in the newspapers and especially the political characters immediately take your mind to an actual public personality.
The description of the politician who is desperate to get into Tihar jail for advancement of his career ( as that is where he would be able to network with the who’s who of politics and Business) stands out. The description of the Tihar jail party, the innovatively named food items (Anticipatory Bhel, Quattarocheese pizza) in the jail canteen and the vivid description of the entrance to the Jail is one other instance where you actually feel – Maybe this is really true!
Overall, the book is an easy read, and it never loses focus on the central issue at Hand – The Allied games.
A special mention to the innovative narrative used by Sidin right from book 1 – Diary entries. This makes the flow chronological, and at places where suspense and curiosity needs to be built, there is a mention of a particular happening and the details are spelt out later.
An easy read.
This review was first published at http://bharatjhurani.com/2012/12/who-...
I had pre-ordered this one online, and was waiting eagerly to grab my hands on it.
The book 1 in this trilogy (are there more Sidin?) sets the pace and the characters beautifully. It marked dork’s arrival in the literary world.
Book 2 was slightly annoying with predictable plot and gibberish characters.
Book 3 continues the same tone of book 1 and 2 in a different setting – the Common Wealth games..Er! The Allied games!
Who let the dork out?Book 3 is a hilarious satirical take on the mess that was the Games in Delhi in 2010. The story is fast paced, structured and revolves around one thing right from page 1 : the allied games in Delhi where the lead character, Robin’s company is helping out the government.
The subtle and powerful satire to the events in the book makes the book stand out. Most of the incidents would make you think about an actual happening that you must have read in the newspapers and especially the political characters immediately take your mind to an actual public personality.
The description of the politician who is desperate to get into Tihar jail for advancement of his career ( as that is where he would be able to network with the who’s who of politics and Business) stands out. The description of the Tihar jail party, the innovatively named food items (Anticipatory Bhel, Quattarocheese pizza) in the jail canteen and the vivid description of the entrance to the Jail is one other instance where you actually feel – Maybe this is really true!
Overall, the book is an easy read, and it never loses focus on the central issue at Hand – The Allied games.
A special mention to the innovative narrative used by Sidin right from book 1 – Diary entries. This makes the flow chronological, and at places where suspense and curiosity needs to be built, there is a mention of a particular happening and the details are spelt out later.
An easy read.
This review was first published at http://bharatjhurani.com/2012/12/who-...
November 5, 2015
I've now completed the Dork Series by Sidin Vadukut, one which has provided me with a lot of entertainment and uplifted my mood several times. Personally, the second part was the best - absolutely hilarious. The first part was also good, but somehow the frequency of the LOL moments seemed much less in comparison. Now, coming to the third part, I think the comedy quotient is someway in between the first and third part. However, the ending is below standard. It ruined the experience. 60% of the book is a laugh riot, and I daresay, even better than the second part. However, I was just shuffling through the pages towards the end, which was disappointing.
The language is also good enough, but who cares about language in a Sidin Vadukut novel. The comedy more than makes up for it.
The first scene in the Minister's office, the luggage fiasco on meeting Colonel Kalbag, are mind blowing. I couldn't stop laughing for around 5 minutes. Tears had welled up in my eyes and my stomach hurt. Sidin rocks!!! Wish this series would go on forever, but like Harry Potter, all good things must come to an end. :(
3.5 stars for this.
The language is also good enough, but who cares about language in a Sidin Vadukut novel. The comedy more than makes up for it.
The first scene in the Minister's office, the luggage fiasco on meeting Colonel Kalbag, are mind blowing. I couldn't stop laughing for around 5 minutes. Tears had welled up in my eyes and my stomach hurt. Sidin rocks!!! Wish this series would go on forever, but like Harry Potter, all good things must come to an end. :(
3.5 stars for this.
January 17, 2013
This has to be the best of the three Dork books(“DORK: The Incredible Adventures of Robin ‘Einstein' Varghese”, “God Save The Dork” & “Who Let The Dork Out?”). It has been wonderful reading experience for past one week. I am sure people around me (at home, in train, in office bus) might have felt, why this fellow is smiling so much while reading this book :) The BBC journo episode, first meeting with Colonel, Sivaji statue fiasco, Tihar jail’s special room, Gym sessions – all were super comedy entries in Robin “Einstein” Varghese's Diary. It will be worth reading it again some time soon.
November 16, 2012
ROFL ROFL LOL LOL....
but wait it was not good as the other two...seems authour has rushed to write the book....
but wait it was not good as the other two...seems authour has rushed to write the book....
November 14, 2012
Again a very funny book from Sidin. In my view this one is not as good as the second book of the trilogy. Provides a satisfactory ending to the series though.
January 7, 2016
Murkh chutiyan who are convinced they are brilliant and lack all self- awareness are always funny. It's like a law of nature. A fun, silly read.
August 26, 2023
Adipoli mone.
10/10 for matching my frustrations in the apt language switch.
Best Indian workplace businesse humor fiction series. Hope for more.
10/10 for matching my frustrations in the apt language switch.
Best Indian workplace businesse humor fiction series. Hope for more.
December 28, 2021
This is the 3rd book of the Trilogy written by Sidin but it's the first book I have read in it.
The author is the editor of mint and writes a really funny blog. His character, Robin Einstein verghese is really witty, a management consultant from IIM Ahmedabad and the interim CEO of a multinational company based in Delhi.
Einstein has his work chalked out when he decides to apply for public private collaboration in running the allied victory games to be held in Delhi in 2010. Their importance is just a notch below the Olympic games.
The experience of dealing with the government agencies is a laugh riot. The author has immense wit and great choice of words and situations to keep the humour flowing without monotony.
The scenes of socialising in the Tihar Jail are too good.
The author has multiple talents--- knowledge of the government working, great imagination, excellent wit and humour and a writing skill. All form to provide us with a fast read really light book. Enjoyed.
The author is the editor of mint and writes a really funny blog. His character, Robin Einstein verghese is really witty, a management consultant from IIM Ahmedabad and the interim CEO of a multinational company based in Delhi.
Einstein has his work chalked out when he decides to apply for public private collaboration in running the allied victory games to be held in Delhi in 2010. Their importance is just a notch below the Olympic games.
The experience of dealing with the government agencies is a laugh riot. The author has immense wit and great choice of words and situations to keep the humour flowing without monotony.
The scenes of socialising in the Tihar Jail are too good.
The author has multiple talents--- knowledge of the government working, great imagination, excellent wit and humour and a writing skill. All form to provide us with a fast read really light book. Enjoyed.
June 22, 2018
My rating order of the books in the Dork series would be: 2, 3, and 1. While this third book in the series wasn't as good as the second one, it was definitely much better than the first. I found myself laughing and snorting at multiple places in the narrative. Though, I really do wish there was a better ending than what is now.
The thing about Sidin Vadukut's writing is that he takes everyday annoyances that people don't want to admit and pours it in 240-odd pages. Robin 'Einstein' Varghese is overconfident and knows how to cover up his mistakes/blunders to make it look like it was his intention all along to look like that. At first, I was annoyed by him. But then, I marveled at his ability to turn anything and everything into an explanation of others' weakness, inadequacy, and idiocy than of his own bumbling mistakes!
I liked this series, though I'm sure that I won't go back to it any time soon. :)
The thing about Sidin Vadukut's writing is that he takes everyday annoyances that people don't want to admit and pours it in 240-odd pages. Robin 'Einstein' Varghese is overconfident and knows how to cover up his mistakes/blunders to make it look like it was his intention all along to look like that. At first, I was annoyed by him. But then, I marveled at his ability to turn anything and everything into an explanation of others' weakness, inadequacy, and idiocy than of his own bumbling mistakes!
I liked this series, though I'm sure that I won't go back to it any time soon. :)
December 27, 2017
Wanted to end my 2017 reading on a lighter note and this book didn't disappoint. It's a typical Sidin book with great puns and comedy elements rightly placed. I didn't like Dork II that much after reading the first book. So I was a bit skeptical on this one. But this one exceeded expectations. It's a 3.5/5 for me but can't choose that, and I can't give 4/5, so let's make peace with 3/5. Sidin, please write more such books!
August 11, 2018
Amazingly brilliant. I dont remember actually laughing out loud while reading a novel. I think the Dork series is one of the most underrated book series from an Indian writer. A perfect getaway from everyday stress, good light read for a weekend.
Most satisfying part of this book was when REV got even with (in the words of the author) that ch**th Rahul Gupta... Would love to read the fourth book in the series..
Most satisfying part of this book was when REV got even with (in the words of the author) that ch**th Rahul Gupta... Would love to read the fourth book in the series..
September 11, 2020
I had a lot of expectations in this book. But this 3 rd part is not as good as 2nd part. And 2 nd part is not as good as its 1 st book. I felt the story in this part is not that gripping and the humor didn't work out also. I was disappointed, might be I will read the first book again and laugh out a little bit.
September 6, 2017
Laughed. But lesser than the second one. And much lesser than the first one.
May 20, 2020
Hilarious
It was fun while it lasted. But it ends abruptly. Feels unfinished. An epilogue was necessary here to end trilogy
It was fun while it lasted. But it ends abruptly. Feels unfinished. An epilogue was necessary here to end trilogy
August 4, 2021
Hilarious, like his last 2 books. A natural progression from the previous ones. Being a mallu, I could enjoy the wits better.
Thank you Sidin.
Thank you Sidin.
January 6, 2026
3.5 actually.
March 4, 2015
November 19, 2012
11:26 pm
Dear diary,
Today I finished that book that was written by that dude Sidin who thinks of himself as if he is representing all Malayalees. What gives him that right, I ask? He is no representative of Malayalee culture living all that distance away in bleddy London and all.
I brought this book from the Kitab Khana bookstore in Mumbai when I had gone there on Diwali vacation. Srinivas uncle was waiting outside for some time so I had to leave quickly. I had told him I had spent two and half hours in that bookstore. Coming out with nothing in hand makes sense to bookworm like me but not to him who do not understand the economics of spending time at a bookstore instead of bleddy buying and reading the book. Being in Bharuch also means that I can download nothing but email over the Internet. So, I brought this book.
Srinivas uncle eyed me suspiciously when he saw the book that I had purchased but I diverted his attention by asking him about idli sambhar at that udipi joint opposite Bombay House.
Anyway, I am writing here to tell you about the book.
It was good in some places. It was bad in other places. It was okay in all places. He was just showing off writing Malayalam words in English all over the place. Ente Devame.
He is just publishing someone's diary just like that. Now I am really afraid if he publishes my diary like this also. And I have password protected my computer and you also diary. But what if Sidin is hacker or something or Anonyomous. Who knows? And then making money.
But I identify with his humour in some places and I like it. Sometime Malayalam words only are the best way to express ones truest feelings. First time I read acknowledgements section in the book also and liked it. He is totally funny.
In some places he exaggerates a bit and that makes me slightly mad only. Too much it is. Would I recommend this book to others - yes. So, that they can also suffer and we can all laugh about it over a can of beer. I will, ofcourse, be having a can of Coca-Cola.
Hmm. Must work on that book I was writing. How about if I publish you diary saying it was written by somebody else? No? Okay.
11:26 pm
Dear diary,
Today I finished that book that was written by that dude Sidin who thinks of himself as if he is representing all Malayalees. What gives him that right, I ask? He is no representative of Malayalee culture living all that distance away in bleddy London and all.
I brought this book from the Kitab Khana bookstore in Mumbai when I had gone there on Diwali vacation. Srinivas uncle was waiting outside for some time so I had to leave quickly. I had told him I had spent two and half hours in that bookstore. Coming out with nothing in hand makes sense to bookworm like me but not to him who do not understand the economics of spending time at a bookstore instead of bleddy buying and reading the book. Being in Bharuch also means that I can download nothing but email over the Internet. So, I brought this book.
Srinivas uncle eyed me suspiciously when he saw the book that I had purchased but I diverted his attention by asking him about idli sambhar at that udipi joint opposite Bombay House.
Anyway, I am writing here to tell you about the book.
It was good in some places. It was bad in other places. It was okay in all places. He was just showing off writing Malayalam words in English all over the place. Ente Devame.
He is just publishing someone's diary just like that. Now I am really afraid if he publishes my diary like this also. And I have password protected my computer and you also diary. But what if Sidin is hacker or something or Anonyomous. Who knows? And then making money.
But I identify with his humour in some places and I like it. Sometime Malayalam words only are the best way to express ones truest feelings. First time I read acknowledgements section in the book also and liked it. He is totally funny.
In some places he exaggerates a bit and that makes me slightly mad only. Too much it is. Would I recommend this book to others - yes. So, that they can also suffer and we can all laugh about it over a can of beer. I will, ofcourse, be having a can of Coca-Cola.
Hmm. Must work on that book I was writing. How about if I publish you diary saying it was written by somebody else? No? Okay.
January 5, 2013
First book of the year and what a fun way to begin. Funny, breezy read. The best way to spend 9 or so hours in a Bus travelling across Maharashtra hell bent on torturing you by showing "Student of the Year". Thank God for this book and Thank God for Sidin Vadukut.
Anyways, the book starts with an RTI application answered by the Government of India to the Author containing a drive of personal folders i.e. diary. This story is set in India with the fictious Allied Victory Games (based on CWG) as the backdrop. Robin Einstein Verghese is back to his usual stuff, getting embroiled in perilious situations and managing to get out of them scott free miraculously.
I had read the second book in the series last december and apart from some hilarious scenes involving the wonderfully incompetent Valentina (?),had managed the forget most of the plot. Unlike the first book, whose plot and final twist is crystal clear, I would say the second book is forgettable. For example, I had no idea why he shifted from London office to India. But, most of the details don't really matter. You can simply pick up this book and start reading without referring to second book.
Some of the incidents are narrated so brilliant that you cant help burst out laughing loudly causing everyone around you to take notice.
Also, like I mentioned it's a short read. Pure entertainment. Sad to see the Dork series end though.
Anyways, the book starts with an RTI application answered by the Government of India to the Author containing a drive of personal folders i.e. diary. This story is set in India with the fictious Allied Victory Games (based on CWG) as the backdrop. Robin Einstein Verghese is back to his usual stuff, getting embroiled in perilious situations and managing to get out of them scott free miraculously.
I had read the second book in the series last december and apart from some hilarious scenes involving the wonderfully incompetent Valentina (?),had managed the forget most of the plot. Unlike the first book, whose plot and final twist is crystal clear, I would say the second book is forgettable. For example, I had no idea why he shifted from London office to India. But, most of the details don't really matter. You can simply pick up this book and start reading without referring to second book.
Some of the incidents are narrated so brilliant that you cant help burst out laughing loudly causing everyone around you to take notice.
Also, like I mentioned it's a short read. Pure entertainment. Sad to see the Dork series end though.
November 9, 2014
The best of the trilogy!
The first book set the pace beautifully with a refreshingly different narrative and very Sidin-like humour. The second in the series underwhelmed with a predictable plot and a generally annoying central character.
Sidin had quite a task on his hands when Dork 3 was to be written, and boy, does he meet it.
The book follows the elements that made the series unique - Diary entries, first person, random Mallu entries, a clueless and cocky lead character - but eliminates the pitfalls of the second book (too many sub-plots, needless characters, typo errors).
Dork 3, make no mistake, is a hilarious read, and a satisfying conclusion to the Dork trilogy. The story is superb, structured and is all paced around one thing - the 2010 Games which Robin's company is helping the government conduct - which makes it all seem cohesive.
But to me what stood out from the book was the very subtle and powerful satire that Sidin makes, throughout the book. Like the politician who tried so very hard to get into Tihar Jail to advance his career (after realising how many powerful people were there and how much easier it was getting their time here than outside), or the names of the food served at Tihar's canteen (Anticipatory Bhel, Quattarocheese Pizza).
Anyway, enough of this review. This is a fantastic read. You will laugh out loud, at least once.
PS: Keep a Mallu friend handy to translate the random phrases that Robin breaks out into.
The first book set the pace beautifully with a refreshingly different narrative and very Sidin-like humour. The second in the series underwhelmed with a predictable plot and a generally annoying central character.
Sidin had quite a task on his hands when Dork 3 was to be written, and boy, does he meet it.
The book follows the elements that made the series unique - Diary entries, first person, random Mallu entries, a clueless and cocky lead character - but eliminates the pitfalls of the second book (too many sub-plots, needless characters, typo errors).
Dork 3, make no mistake, is a hilarious read, and a satisfying conclusion to the Dork trilogy. The story is superb, structured and is all paced around one thing - the 2010 Games which Robin's company is helping the government conduct - which makes it all seem cohesive.
But to me what stood out from the book was the very subtle and powerful satire that Sidin makes, throughout the book. Like the politician who tried so very hard to get into Tihar Jail to advance his career (after realising how many powerful people were there and how much easier it was getting their time here than outside), or the names of the food served at Tihar's canteen (Anticipatory Bhel, Quattarocheese Pizza).
Anyway, enough of this review. This is a fantastic read. You will laugh out loud, at least once.
PS: Keep a Mallu friend handy to translate the random phrases that Robin breaks out into.
March 15, 2013
The Dork's 3rd outing is funnier than the second one. The eponymous Dork (Robert "Einstein" Varghese is back in India (this time in New Delhi) and has found the shortcuts on the corporate ladder to become the interim-CEO of Lederman India.
Unwittingly, the Dork gets pulled in the mess of the Allied Victory Games of 2010, which are being held in Delhi. Thanks to corrupt politicians and greedy vendors, most of the money is spent and the Games are way behind scheduled. The minister in charge of the games is in jail on corruption charges. The Dork has to figure out how to save the games, impress his bosses and general emerge as the dude-who-did-it-all. However, on the personal front, he has to impress Gauri's ex-army uncle, Colonel Kalbag, who has taken an instant dislike for the Dork. Needless to say, Dork's efforts usually backfire terribly on every front.
This book is interesting in itself for some of the stock characters it introduces - the greedy politician, the multi-faceted IAS veteran who runs the show for the politician, the firang consulting expert visiting India, girlfriend's hot cousin, scheming co-workers, etc., etc. The situations are hilarious, as is Sidin's writing style.
As with the first book, the end seemed a little abrupt, but otherwise it is quick funny and a quick read.
Unwittingly, the Dork gets pulled in the mess of the Allied Victory Games of 2010, which are being held in Delhi. Thanks to corrupt politicians and greedy vendors, most of the money is spent and the Games are way behind scheduled. The minister in charge of the games is in jail on corruption charges. The Dork has to figure out how to save the games, impress his bosses and general emerge as the dude-who-did-it-all. However, on the personal front, he has to impress Gauri's ex-army uncle, Colonel Kalbag, who has taken an instant dislike for the Dork. Needless to say, Dork's efforts usually backfire terribly on every front.
This book is interesting in itself for some of the stock characters it introduces - the greedy politician, the multi-faceted IAS veteran who runs the show for the politician, the firang consulting expert visiting India, girlfriend's hot cousin, scheming co-workers, etc., etc. The situations are hilarious, as is Sidin's writing style.
As with the first book, the end seemed a little abrupt, but otherwise it is quick funny and a quick read.
August 6, 2013
Blog,
I know it has been too long since i got a chance to have a proper interaction with you, but you know what they say, a friend is a friend is a friend. Okie, i just made that up, but honestly, with all this work relocation, new place, old friends nostalgia had taken a toll on my reading and writing. And fresh in the box is Mr.Kris Gethin, who hindered my reading with his astonishing 12 Week DTP program, which i started last month and am truly enjoying it. So coming to the big thing, this book, Dork #3.
Remember blog long long ago, not so long ago, how i started treating you as a person rather than a web page just to spice up my writing, it was none other than Mr.Sidin Vadukut who with his diary style book writing inspired me into treating u like a friend. So with Dork 3 Sidin takes his story back to India and this time he tries to commercialize it with a lot more of Social things like Politics, Thehar jail, PM, BBC Journalists and a non English speaking politician who takes care of 2010 Allied Victory Games in New Delhi. Its like making Rocket Singh meet Munna Bhai. This was a good read blog. Not as gripping as 1 and 2 though but it had its moments and they were good in number. Over all, the content was not gripping but it was a fun read. Expected more so i will go with 3/5.
Tee Hee!
I know it has been too long since i got a chance to have a proper interaction with you, but you know what they say, a friend is a friend is a friend. Okie, i just made that up, but honestly, with all this work relocation, new place, old friends nostalgia had taken a toll on my reading and writing. And fresh in the box is Mr.Kris Gethin, who hindered my reading with his astonishing 12 Week DTP program, which i started last month and am truly enjoying it. So coming to the big thing, this book, Dork #3.
Remember blog long long ago, not so long ago, how i started treating you as a person rather than a web page just to spice up my writing, it was none other than Mr.Sidin Vadukut who with his diary style book writing inspired me into treating u like a friend. So with Dork 3 Sidin takes his story back to India and this time he tries to commercialize it with a lot more of Social things like Politics, Thehar jail, PM, BBC Journalists and a non English speaking politician who takes care of 2010 Allied Victory Games in New Delhi. Its like making Rocket Singh meet Munna Bhai. This was a good read blog. Not as gripping as 1 and 2 though but it had its moments and they were good in number. Over all, the content was not gripping but it was a fun read. Expected more so i will go with 3/5.
Tee Hee!
April 22, 2013
Dork III continues the adventure of Einstein. It appears that whole fun in Dork series is about quirks, idiosyncrasies and self aggrandizing of protagonist. So book isn't funny any more because you kind of expect things to fold in certain way. It's to the credit of author that characterization is solid and unwavering but this very thing - reflected in way diary entries are written - makes no room for any surprises. If a diary entry is unbelievably happy and optimistic then you know that next entry is going to turn things upside down. If things are too bad then you know that Robin will be amazingly lucky and will find a way out. You know that his belief in his own capability and blindness to his own idiocy is mind-boggling. For a keen reader of Dork series Dork III was placid till end. Yet, I can confidently say, to whoever is reading this as first book in Dork series, be ready for side splitting laughter and humour you've not seen before!
October 14, 2013
Good. This is the only word I have after finishing Who Let The Dork Out. I have no idea why Sidin impressed me to such an extent with first book of Triology, when the ending was going to be just normal like a bollywood movie? The way Robin manages with things and keeps abusing people within the mind, though later is been made to work with those same people. The way Gouri ropes in at an unrequired moment and how he manages to work out with her is quite interesting. The end wasn't that good as anticipated, after reading both the titles. Though it isn't a completely unavoidable. It still gives a good insight to new comers in Investment Banking and Consultancy. I would still treasure all 3 personal copies in my shelf.
December 25, 2012
Writing a review for one of my fav authors isn't exactly my idea of being fair but i must say this volume in dork trilogy was pretty weak content wise.The story was revolving too much between 3 or 4 characters without too much 'connection' if i can say... All in all, punches were delivered pretty much Sidin style and thats precisely why i like him as an author.So go for it if you admire satire and wit.
I believe (seriously) that this will be his last in Dork adventure series and he ll move onto some new unexplored territory without losing touch with the real world or that trademark quirkiness that defines Sidin.
Looking forward to something afresh....
I believe (seriously) that this will be his last in Dork adventure series and he ll move onto some new unexplored territory without losing touch with the real world or that trademark quirkiness that defines Sidin.
Looking forward to something afresh....
March 25, 2013
This is a fantabulous book. Einstein is as amazing as he was in the earlier books..........this time he is dealing with more political shit than the usual corporate shit he tramps............He is more confident and faces situation with a in the face attitude. What is noteworthy though is the fact that Sidin Vadikut is an exceptional observer and makes fun of our democratic system in such a way where it deems absolutely frustrating but you'd eventually end up laughing your guts out.............I strongly recommend this book to people who have a penchant for reading political satires......Everything that this book talks about is unbelieving true even to the minutest details.........
December 12, 2012
Dark humor at it's best. In this third part of the Einstein series, Robin Varghese writes about how he as an interim-CEO of Lederman India office, gets screwed up in all aspects of his life only to do an overnight savari giri-giri to come back on the top as usual.
A little let-down compared to his previous book, but still is a good choice for light reading. As always, waiting for the next one.
P.S. Specially recommended for malayalees. It's a pleasure reading those "poda patty" or Lalu Alex movie references once every few pages.
A little let-down compared to his previous book, but still is a good choice for light reading. As always, waiting for the next one.
P.S. Specially recommended for malayalees. It's a pleasure reading those "poda patty" or Lalu Alex movie references once every few pages.
October 20, 2013
Least powerful book in the Dork trilogy. You get the feeling that the book was hastily written to complete the deadline for the trilogy.
The events mimic the Commonwealth Games organization in Delhi from 2010 and caricature a lot of what actually transpired in these games. This takes away the focus from the characteristics of Robin Varghese, so strongly established in parts 1 and 2. Also, if you read the author on his weekly newspaper column or on Twitter, the jokes will read repetitive and stale.
The events mimic the Commonwealth Games organization in Delhi from 2010 and caricature a lot of what actually transpired in these games. This takes away the focus from the characteristics of Robin Varghese, so strongly established in parts 1 and 2. Also, if you read the author on his weekly newspaper column or on Twitter, the jokes will read repetitive and stale.
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