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The Great Indian Democracy
This book is the great indian democracy. The book condition are very good include the front and back cover.
- GenresSatire
197 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2014
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June 16, 2014
The first thing I noticed about the book is the cover page – it looked inviting and promising. As Indians, the citizens of the biggest democracy of the world – we are quite aware of what entails a democracy – its plus points, its loop holes and everything else that is associated with it. With the Lok Sabha elections happening in the country, this title seemed quite apt to me to pick up. The blurb had quite raised my expectations and I was hoping that the book will offer me a new way to look at the state of democratic affairs in the country with a good lot of satire and humor.
The book started well, but didn’t quite live up to my expectations in the end. I was hoping that there would be something more substantial on the ‘stand-up comedy’ thing, but it seemed like that it was lost amidst all the other things that were happening in the book. The story line of the book is quite predictable. A lot of unnecessary things fill the pages at times – I couldn’t fathom how the weird description on the categories of girls contributes to the story in any way. Rather, I found it distracting. The writing style is simple which makes reading the book quite effortless. But, doesn’t the story make an impact on it readers? Let us find out.
The character of ‘Vikram’ failed to make an impact on me. Also, I didn’t find the character of Advaita all that interesting. To give the book a political flavour, issues that plagues our democracy are discussed throughout the book – there is nothing new or innovative about them and they are not even written with a new perspective. The only saving grace for the book are the various supporting characters like Ramesh Anna, Sus Cheta, Baldy – Vikram’s Boss, etc. They do lighten the read sometimes and somewhere add to the fun quotient; but, not as much as one would expect.
I feel the book could have done better had the title been different and it was marketed differently. It is an easy read and you could pick up if you want a light read in between serious reads. If you don't expect the things the book promises, you might even like it.
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The book started well, but didn’t quite live up to my expectations in the end. I was hoping that there would be something more substantial on the ‘stand-up comedy’ thing, but it seemed like that it was lost amidst all the other things that were happening in the book. The story line of the book is quite predictable. A lot of unnecessary things fill the pages at times – I couldn’t fathom how the weird description on the categories of girls contributes to the story in any way. Rather, I found it distracting. The writing style is simple which makes reading the book quite effortless. But, doesn’t the story make an impact on it readers? Let us find out.
The character of ‘Vikram’ failed to make an impact on me. Also, I didn’t find the character of Advaita all that interesting. To give the book a political flavour, issues that plagues our democracy are discussed throughout the book – there is nothing new or innovative about them and they are not even written with a new perspective. The only saving grace for the book are the various supporting characters like Ramesh Anna, Sus Cheta, Baldy – Vikram’s Boss, etc. They do lighten the read sometimes and somewhere add to the fun quotient; but, not as much as one would expect.
I feel the book could have done better had the title been different and it was marketed differently. It is an easy read and you could pick up if you want a light read in between serious reads. If you don't expect the things the book promises, you might even like it.
Read the rest of the review on my blog:
http://www.jyotibabel.com/2014/06/the...
June 29, 2014
And it was ON THE MONEY !!!!
Brilliant commentary on the current socio-political-economic-sabjiwala situation of the country by the author.
Must have the politicians hiding under their desk from the bombshell Mani Inam has thrown on them.
Excellent writing, all thumbs-up !!!
Brilliant commentary on the current socio-political-economic-sabjiwala situation of the country by the author.
Must have the politicians hiding under their desk from the bombshell Mani Inam has thrown on them.
Excellent writing, all thumbs-up !!!
January 10, 2020
Interesting political satire... It is a laugh riot with lots of intelligent humour
February 27, 2024
The book is a satire on our Indian Democracy. Vikram an engineering student from Pune comes to Delhi intending to become a standup comedian but to live in Delhi he needs money so he attends an interview with Great Indian Democracy magazine and gets selected. He didn't know he was the chosen one. He wrote each article in a satirical tone which increased the subscribers.
I love the name given to famous news reporters such as Pranab Goswami and the names of other ministers as well as mentioning the loop holes in the Indian Constitution and politics. I loved the way Mr Verma who is a civil servant explains how civil servants are used by politicians.
It was heart-melting to hear the story of Bala, he is the chairman of GID magazine, who was an IFS officer before and how he was sacked from his service by false acquisition.
I loved this dialogue from the book "The irony is that the most educated group of the people in our country has to pay obeisance every day to a bunch of illiterate, power-hungry people ruling our nation."
In the story, we can see how a news channel starts with an issue happening around and forgets about it when a new issue comes which is trending and this goes on.
You will enjoy reading if you love satires are into politics and current affairs and know how our system works.
I love the name given to famous news reporters such as Pranab Goswami and the names of other ministers as well as mentioning the loop holes in the Indian Constitution and politics. I loved the way Mr Verma who is a civil servant explains how civil servants are used by politicians.
It was heart-melting to hear the story of Bala, he is the chairman of GID magazine, who was an IFS officer before and how he was sacked from his service by false acquisition.
I loved this dialogue from the book "The irony is that the most educated group of the people in our country has to pay obeisance every day to a bunch of illiterate, power-hungry people ruling our nation."
In the story, we can see how a news channel starts with an issue happening around and forgets about it when a new issue comes which is trending and this goes on.
You will enjoy reading if you love satires are into politics and current affairs and know how our system works.
July 20, 2014
Occasionally goes over the ropes while at some points, meanders.... but some valuable and insightful observations through the camouflaged but hard-hitting barbs at various aspects of Indian polity and society including (but not limited to) as criminalisation, corruption, leadership veneration, as well as the love of sensationalism and controversy, limited attention span - both of people and the mass media, trite reactions (including on social media), the soulless corporate culture, undue emphasis on sportsperons, and of course, the wicked politically-uncorrect ethnic stereotypes....
April 24, 2015
As a welcome change, the first work of an Engineer+MBA author is NOT a mere love story. :P
This well-directed political satire will surprise you with its simplicity.
Very well represents the current state of journalism and the crap we get in the name of news.
But by the end of it, the last chapter, it felt that even GID got absorbed in the mayhem it was trying not be a part of.
Somewhere, I hope people will start taking seriously what they read. They can start with GID. Coz they should.
This well-directed political satire will surprise you with its simplicity.
Very well represents the current state of journalism and the crap we get in the name of news.
But by the end of it, the last chapter, it felt that even GID got absorbed in the mayhem it was trying not be a part of.
Somewhere, I hope people will start taking seriously what they read. They can start with GID. Coz they should.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2014
Actually the rating is between 'it was Ok' and 'i like it' ....
Reminded me too much of the DORK series.
A light read with a bit of satire on the Indian Political system, the stand-up comedy trend and even on the way guys look at and think of girls (and categorize them in weird categories)
The climax unexpectedly turned out to be predictable ... what an irony !
the author had some good context and situations to weave a better story ... it could have been better
Reminded me too much of the DORK series.
A light read with a bit of satire on the Indian Political system, the stand-up comedy trend and even on the way guys look at and think of girls (and categorize them in weird categories)
The climax unexpectedly turned out to be predictable ... what an irony !
the author had some good context and situations to weave a better story ... it could have been better
May 29, 2014
it talks of a lot of issues sone of us identify with and have voiced our opinions against. It builds a hope the perhaps more people talking and writing about change would help in starting the revolution we need. but it doesn't leave me with much confidence. i had mixed feelings reading this one. too much to think , to much a void i feel right now personally.
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September 5, 2015funny book.. a light read
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