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either or else nor
A story of two people living anywhere on the face of this earth tackling their past, present and future during the course of a night where just like in space, a one degree tilt in trajectory gives an entirely new dimension and direction to each life with no chance of going back. In reality, like we all assume that we decide when destiny has already exhausted all the possibilities and decided the one for you.
112 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2019
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March 22, 2020
This is one of the most uniquely amazing book I have read in a while. It is one of a kind story which is narrated over the time span of a few hours. You can definitely read it in one sitting.
Like the title of the book, the storyline gets confusing but gives you a greater perspective towards the end.
This story is about two ex-lovers who have met after a long time. They have a really deep and meaningful conversation. They find comfort in each other's company. They have a very meaningful understanding of each other's habits and emotions. They reflect on the past and the present.
The man is a very thoughtful talker who has learned a lot from his past mistakes and is reluctant to repeat them. The woman on the other hand, feels guilty for hurting the man in the past and tries to apologise to him and explain all the reasons for her impulsive actions.
The man has a daughter whom he loves more than anything else in the world and the woman loves this fact.
They talk while driving, sitting in a garden, on the terrace of a dilapidated building and in the boat on a lake watching the moon reflected in water.
I found this book really beautiful. Though the author hasn't named the protagonists, you connect with them and their intense conversation on a really personal level.
I admired so many thoughtful sentences in this book. If you are up to read something that reflects some of the things in your life and really makes you think, I would definitely recommend this one for you.
Like the title of the book, the storyline gets confusing but gives you a greater perspective towards the end.
This story is about two ex-lovers who have met after a long time. They have a really deep and meaningful conversation. They find comfort in each other's company. They have a very meaningful understanding of each other's habits and emotions. They reflect on the past and the present.
The man is a very thoughtful talker who has learned a lot from his past mistakes and is reluctant to repeat them. The woman on the other hand, feels guilty for hurting the man in the past and tries to apologise to him and explain all the reasons for her impulsive actions.
The man has a daughter whom he loves more than anything else in the world and the woman loves this fact.
They talk while driving, sitting in a garden, on the terrace of a dilapidated building and in the boat on a lake watching the moon reflected in water.
I found this book really beautiful. Though the author hasn't named the protagonists, you connect with them and their intense conversation on a really personal level.
I admired so many thoughtful sentences in this book. If you are up to read something that reflects some of the things in your life and really makes you think, I would definitely recommend this one for you.
April 6, 2020
"Either or Else Nor"
Just like the title, the book is unique.
Basically, there are no characters in the book whose names are going to be familiar to readers.
Readers can witness only the conversation on random topics which goes on between a girl and boy who supposed to be couple.
The random topics are deep and I can address them as 2AM thoughts.
There were few thoughts which I liked.
When I started reading this, it was confusing.
Until one someone reaches the end, it still doesn't give a clear picture.
Even at the end, a twist is added which might impress a few readers but not all.
I felt the book could have Penned down with more clarity and will proper story.
The language is easy to understand but not for beginners.
The narration and the content of the Book needs to be improvised.
Yet I liked the twist at the ending and one needs to be patient to understand the concept of the book.
Overall a One time read.
Just like the title, the book is unique.
Basically, there are no characters in the book whose names are going to be familiar to readers.
Readers can witness only the conversation on random topics which goes on between a girl and boy who supposed to be couple.
The random topics are deep and I can address them as 2AM thoughts.
There were few thoughts which I liked.
When I started reading this, it was confusing.
Until one someone reaches the end, it still doesn't give a clear picture.
Even at the end, a twist is added which might impress a few readers but not all.
I felt the book could have Penned down with more clarity and will proper story.
The language is easy to understand but not for beginners.
The narration and the content of the Book needs to be improvised.
Yet I liked the twist at the ending and one needs to be patient to understand the concept of the book.
Overall a One time read.
November 11, 2019
Have you ever fallen in love? And got badly hurt or broke up in a most unceremonious way? If yes, the novel I am going to talk in the post is for you. I may be looking judgmental, however, I love defining the audience for the novels, especially the romantic novels with shades of solitude and tragedy in them.
Summary:
Either or Else Nor is a very subjective and philosophical novella written by the first-time author Varun Gupta. In my right senses, if I got the true essence of the story, I can say it’s about weird lovers, who are meeting after a long time and in that time a lot has been changed in their lives, and they know about it.
When I started reading, I took it as another casual day-to-day love story of two or more crazy people. But as I advanced with the story, by 3rd chapter I was convinced that there runs a deep philosophy of love that we humans normally can’t get hack of it. Another amusing revelation is that characters are nameless. I took time to accept that. But the biggest surprise is that the entire novella is majorly about dialogues between two people. He said and she said – in this type of narration.
Also the nameless characters are way different than any normal or extraordinary people I come across in the fictional world. According to me, they were more into trance than the reality. It is a deep book with far-reaching implications of love. Since the start of the book, the male character was hell-bent on proving that love for nothing is the true form of love. People should fall in love for nothing because things get change with time, but not love.
As a thinker and I myself is a bit philosophical, I liked the tone of the book and though there is no eminent action into it but still it managed to impress me. Why? The biggest reason is that it’s full of useful quotes that act as a shining star. One such is found in the prologue – Everything is fair in love and war. With you it’s both. Feel the intensity of love.
Writing Style:
Yes, the style is good. Despite nameless characters, one doesn’t get bored. It is a good point. Varun, as a first-time writer, I think has a lot of flair for writing and should try contemporary stories. His way of narration and usage of English is quite good. On a minus side, the book runs flat at times – there is no spacing for paragraphs and proper punctuation is needed. I mean some content is really long-winded.
My Perception:
I have mixed feelings for the book. If I am alone and sad, I would love this book. But if I am successful in all walks of life, then probably I may stay away from the philosophical content. However, the novella has a tinge of charm and elements of attraction through the dialogues and quotes based on love, redemption, and lust, and hedonism. Overall, I would give 4 out of 5 stars.
Summary:
Either or Else Nor is a very subjective and philosophical novella written by the first-time author Varun Gupta. In my right senses, if I got the true essence of the story, I can say it’s about weird lovers, who are meeting after a long time and in that time a lot has been changed in their lives, and they know about it.
When I started reading, I took it as another casual day-to-day love story of two or more crazy people. But as I advanced with the story, by 3rd chapter I was convinced that there runs a deep philosophy of love that we humans normally can’t get hack of it. Another amusing revelation is that characters are nameless. I took time to accept that. But the biggest surprise is that the entire novella is majorly about dialogues between two people. He said and she said – in this type of narration.
Also the nameless characters are way different than any normal or extraordinary people I come across in the fictional world. According to me, they were more into trance than the reality. It is a deep book with far-reaching implications of love. Since the start of the book, the male character was hell-bent on proving that love for nothing is the true form of love. People should fall in love for nothing because things get change with time, but not love.
As a thinker and I myself is a bit philosophical, I liked the tone of the book and though there is no eminent action into it but still it managed to impress me. Why? The biggest reason is that it’s full of useful quotes that act as a shining star. One such is found in the prologue – Everything is fair in love and war. With you it’s both. Feel the intensity of love.
Writing Style:
Yes, the style is good. Despite nameless characters, one doesn’t get bored. It is a good point. Varun, as a first-time writer, I think has a lot of flair for writing and should try contemporary stories. His way of narration and usage of English is quite good. On a minus side, the book runs flat at times – there is no spacing for paragraphs and proper punctuation is needed. I mean some content is really long-winded.
My Perception:
I have mixed feelings for the book. If I am alone and sad, I would love this book. But if I am successful in all walks of life, then probably I may stay away from the philosophical content. However, the novella has a tinge of charm and elements of attraction through the dialogues and quotes based on love, redemption, and lust, and hedonism. Overall, I would give 4 out of 5 stars.
August 20, 2019
This is a 110 odd page book but do not get deceived by the size because when you start reading it, the content in it is equivalent to 400 odd page book. Yes. It is so powerful and demanding that you would need to spend a good 3-4 hours to understand the concept. Unlike other fiction, you cannot read between the lines. Each and every line is important and I was amazed by the sheer brilliance of the author.
Varun who is a Chartered Accountant has succeeded in making this book, a gripping one. The uniqueness of this book is that he has not mentioned the names of the characters from the beginning until the end. Yes. You read it right.
It is all about a conversation between two characters. The conversation is about lot of things and is universal. It revolves around various emotions and most importantly, as a perfect fitting to the title, it tries to give an answer but at the same time rises a question. Yes. There is an answer and a question in most of the conversation which may look contradictory but you cannot agree to disagree with it.
What are these conversations all about?
Between who, the conversation takes place?
What is contradictory about these conversations?
Did it end in a subtle manner?
What makes them unique?
I thoroughly loved reading the book. The best part is the end. I am sure, you would be equally surprised, as I was...
Varun who is a Chartered Accountant has succeeded in making this book, a gripping one. The uniqueness of this book is that he has not mentioned the names of the characters from the beginning until the end. Yes. You read it right.
It is all about a conversation between two characters. The conversation is about lot of things and is universal. It revolves around various emotions and most importantly, as a perfect fitting to the title, it tries to give an answer but at the same time rises a question. Yes. There is an answer and a question in most of the conversation which may look contradictory but you cannot agree to disagree with it.
What are these conversations all about?
Between who, the conversation takes place?
What is contradictory about these conversations?
Did it end in a subtle manner?
What makes them unique?
I thoroughly loved reading the book. The best part is the end. I am sure, you would be equally surprised, as I was...
August 21, 2019
"An unconventional paperback debut"
Its a debut novel of the author....and i must say his writing style is unconventional....different from the common run of the mill novels we have in the market today...what stands out is his unique style of writing....its different...
He had never ever lost grip of the storyline....the story is simple yet it involves the complexities of the human relationships... And do read it for a surprising climax...
Its a debut novel of the author....and i must say his writing style is unconventional....different from the common run of the mill novels we have in the market today...what stands out is his unique style of writing....its different...
He had never ever lost grip of the storyline....the story is simple yet it involves the complexities of the human relationships... And do read it for a surprising climax...
March 31, 2020
Author: Varun Gupta
Publisher: Notion Press
Rating:4/5
Before starting to express my views regarding this book, I would like to mention a particular fact about myself that I am not a huge fan of love stories .I did read some and found them very impressive .So, this book is another of them :)
This book has made a huge impact on me . I would like to modify the quote "Think before you speak" to "Think after you read" specially for this book .It was a short read but with a deep message in it. It would take you time to comprehend the message after you read (Just as it took for me)
About the book: It is about two strangers who meet after a long separation from each other ,for a single night . They feel a lack of familiarity between them that used to exist when they were in love . I wont give spoilers by revealing what happened to them after that :)
I would also like to mention that the approach towards this story would solely depend on the reader's perspective.
This book is highly recommended by me!!
Happy Reading
Publisher: Notion Press
Rating:4/5
Before starting to express my views regarding this book, I would like to mention a particular fact about myself that I am not a huge fan of love stories .I did read some and found them very impressive .So, this book is another of them :)
This book has made a huge impact on me . I would like to modify the quote "Think before you speak" to "Think after you read" specially for this book .It was a short read but with a deep message in it. It would take you time to comprehend the message after you read (Just as it took for me)
About the book: It is about two strangers who meet after a long separation from each other ,for a single night . They feel a lack of familiarity between them that used to exist when they were in love . I wont give spoilers by revealing what happened to them after that :)
I would also like to mention that the approach towards this story would solely depend on the reader's perspective.
This book is highly recommended by me!!
Happy Reading
April 1, 2020
🍂 the story starts when two unknown people met "again", I know it sounds complicated but you will catch the Vibe soon. when these ex lovers met they ran short of words they, Just didn't knew where to start the conversation from. The night gets older and older with the flashback of old memories, everything was destined. The story is quite mysterious on its own you need to give it some time just like tea.
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🍂 The book has 7 chapters which are heavy and not that easy, by heavy I mean you need to understand the deep meaning beneath every chapter to get the actual taste of the book.
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🍂 The name of the characters are kept hadn't till the end,maybe to build curiosity and this will keep you gelled. The end is perfectly crafted the title is also very amusing to me. The only thing I wasn't happy about is the cover.
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🍂 Narration made it so gripping that I loved the entire evening been spend reading this book. I just hope every person that reads this book gets the complexity of thoughts and the deeper meaning of love that author is trying to convey.
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🍂 The book has 7 chapters which are heavy and not that easy, by heavy I mean you need to understand the deep meaning beneath every chapter to get the actual taste of the book.
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🍂 The name of the characters are kept hadn't till the end,maybe to build curiosity and this will keep you gelled. The end is perfectly crafted the title is also very amusing to me. The only thing I wasn't happy about is the cover.
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🍂 Narration made it so gripping that I loved the entire evening been spend reading this book. I just hope every person that reads this book gets the complexity of thoughts and the deeper meaning of love that author is trying to convey.
April 7, 2020
🍁🍁Either else or nor🍁🍁.
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Strangers with memories.
Situation made everything freeze.
Meeting someone that was life once.
Destiny gave them again a chance.
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🍁What happens when you meet an old flame?How would you react?
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🍁Either else or nor as the title suggest is unique and deep .The book is based on ex lovers who suddenly meet for only a night and it is quite interesting to see how the story cooks up between them further.
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🍁The book is a short read , a beautiful journey to witness. The deep and meaningful thoughts presented by the author is definitely worth reading.
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🍁there are a few writings that left you in deep sense of thought and questions ,this is one such masterpiece.
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🍁Why destiny made them meet each other again if they were drifted aparts even after being madly in love ,what happen when they meet again...All these answers are hidden in this book.
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🍁The language is lucid and easy to comprehend. I strongly recommend you to read this so as to give a kick to your thought process.
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Strangers with memories.
Situation made everything freeze.
Meeting someone that was life once.
Destiny gave them again a chance.
.
🍁What happens when you meet an old flame?How would you react?
.
🍁Either else or nor as the title suggest is unique and deep .The book is based on ex lovers who suddenly meet for only a night and it is quite interesting to see how the story cooks up between them further.
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🍁The book is a short read , a beautiful journey to witness. The deep and meaningful thoughts presented by the author is definitely worth reading.
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🍁there are a few writings that left you in deep sense of thought and questions ,this is one such masterpiece.
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🍁Why destiny made them meet each other again if they were drifted aparts even after being madly in love ,what happen when they meet again...All these answers are hidden in this book.
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🍁The language is lucid and easy to comprehend. I strongly recommend you to read this so as to give a kick to your thought process.
April 1, 2020
This whole story begins in a confusing way that demands your little patience to relate with the livelihood of two unnamed protagonists who were the ex-lovers of each other and met after a long time without losing grip on its real look and feel. Here, it brings the mix of thriller and romance along with deep rooted thoughts what we are looking for.
This is a heady ride where different version of truth are presented, daring the readers to believe in one or the other or none at all. In fact, author afforded deep insights into modern Indian relationships and his writing style is quite different yet effortless. This plot brings a freshness in romance genre and at the same time it will insist you to think. And in my opinion, you should give it a try.
This is a heady ride where different version of truth are presented, daring the readers to believe in one or the other or none at all. In fact, author afforded deep insights into modern Indian relationships and his writing style is quite different yet effortless. This plot brings a freshness in romance genre and at the same time it will insist you to think. And in my opinion, you should give it a try.
April 6, 2020
A story of two strangers! They meet after a decade or so, just for one night!
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Nothing seems the same as it used to be when they were in love! As the night wore on, they come closer than they ever were.
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Will they be able to reunite? Will the ghosts of the past be exorcized? Or is there something else we can’t see.
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It is a short intense read with an air of mystery which can be completed in a single sitting.
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The book is basically a conversation between two people, and it is so unique and intriguing.
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The characters are well crafted with whom you will be able to relate while reading.
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The narration has been done amazingly well.
The writing style is easy and lucid.
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Overall, a very good read.
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Nothing seems the same as it used to be when they were in love! As the night wore on, they come closer than they ever were.
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Will they be able to reunite? Will the ghosts of the past be exorcized? Or is there something else we can’t see.
.
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It is a short intense read with an air of mystery which can be completed in a single sitting.
.
.
The book is basically a conversation between two people, and it is so unique and intriguing.
.
.
The characters are well crafted with whom you will be able to relate while reading.
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The narration has been done amazingly well.
The writing style is easy and lucid.
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Overall, a very good read.
March 12, 2021
A very new way of writing in dialogue format. The book is definitely a very different approach in literary writing. It doesn't fall into any genre particularly. It is basically about what we call "TRUE LOVE". Reading this book felt like a true story being narrated. The best part of the book is it gives an ABSTRACT FEELING. Reading the book word by word made it feel like something so real and strong. A bond, an emotion, a relation felt so powerful. The book was more into sharing the strong feelings of heart than to creating a fictional world for the reader. Everything was so well detailed and the language was very simple and understandable. The book was really an intriguing one.
The best part was the climax which had a complete twist and a mystery hidden behind the entire story.
The best part was the climax which had a complete twist and a mystery hidden behind the entire story.
March 29, 2020
This book is about a conversation between two people. The conversation is about different things. It revolves about different things, different emotions. A story of two strangers! They meet after a decade or so, just for one night!
Nothing seems the same as it used to be when they were in love! As the night wore on, they come closer than they ever were.Will they be able to reunite? Will the ghosts of the past be exorcized? Or is there something else we can’t see. You'll find the story simple. If you are reading the book thoroughly then you'll find new vocabulary and things. Language used is easy and simple.
Grab Your's to know more.
Nothing seems the same as it used to be when they were in love! As the night wore on, they come closer than they ever were.Will they be able to reunite? Will the ghosts of the past be exorcized? Or is there something else we can’t see. You'll find the story simple. If you are reading the book thoroughly then you'll find new vocabulary and things. Language used is easy and simple.
Grab Your's to know more.
September 16, 2019
Either Or Else Nor by Varun Gupta is a different kind of novel. When I first picked up the book on Kindle, I thought of going through it in one sitting. As when I got into the book, with some initial pages, I realized its intensity and depth. Anyway, I read it but to make sure that I got everything out of it. I read it again.
This is a story between two people, they are conversing with each other. Probably, they sound lovers of old-time, now meeting again after a decade or so. They talk on an array of topics, which basically include debate on love, emotional breaking, heartfelt anecdotes of memories, and much more. The novel is upright in bringing the old days’ memories and hauntings of being mistreated by the loved ones for the worldly reasons. I learnt, philosophically, well from this book. Though around 100 pages, but sounded like a thick saga of time and peculiarities. I would urge the author to spice the same novel and republish.
This is a story between two people, they are conversing with each other. Probably, they sound lovers of old-time, now meeting again after a decade or so. They talk on an array of topics, which basically include debate on love, emotional breaking, heartfelt anecdotes of memories, and much more. The novel is upright in bringing the old days’ memories and hauntings of being mistreated by the loved ones for the worldly reasons. I learnt, philosophically, well from this book. Though around 100 pages, but sounded like a thick saga of time and peculiarities. I would urge the author to spice the same novel and republish.
November 3, 2019
A short and smooth read. I finished the book in one night and by the morning I was overwhelmed by the feeling of déjà vu. I used to get into such kind of conversational stuff when I was out for studies and in early career days. With age such kind of conversational attitude is prevalent. In this short novel, two people possibly in love meet and start talking all night, they cover topics from movies to acronyms to love philosophy. The book concludes that like for everything, we also hold a sort of philosophy for love. Overall, a good book for people oriented towards exploring different feelings of human psychic.
November 18, 2019
Short and fascinating. I liked the book since it was short in length and had an excellent story inside. Good one. A love story but later on it becomes intricately complex as couldn’t understand much what were the characters tried to achieve. Those hurt in love can make up some time by reading it over and again.
I think more than anything else, I am going to remember this book for its quotes, one-liners, and abstract acronyms. Not all conversations are good or lead to hilarity, some go to an extent to damage the relationship. Love should be cared well for a long term relationship. Everything was good in the novel – I mean a sort of vapid read. I would give 5 ratings.
I think more than anything else, I am going to remember this book for its quotes, one-liners, and abstract acronyms. Not all conversations are good or lead to hilarity, some go to an extent to damage the relationship. Love should be cared well for a long term relationship. Everything was good in the novel – I mean a sort of vapid read. I would give 5 ratings.
November 3, 2019
I have reviewed this book on my blog as well. I was left astounding the attitude of two people, they were in love, but their destiny took them away on account of some worldly desires. This ‘the want of everything in our minds’ tested their love story. Whether they succeeded or not, is another story. However, I guarantee that their chemistry is worth observance. What is fair and ok in love – as per this book – everything. It takes a stance on pure love based on nothingness. Nameless character adds fuel in the story and pace of the story is a psychological factor.
October 7, 2019
I really love to read books especially the one with the suspense in climax. I have read this book and I am totally impressed with the way the author has hold our attention while reading. The story was interesting overall and the way of writing is really impressive. I recommend this book to you if you love to read.
November 18, 2019
I am a fan of deep love stories and this is the exact book that I got through. I adore the characteristics of the female lead character. What’s wrong if she was high on security and reliability over nothingness and other crap? The guy looked a bit mentally ill, but overall their chemistry was too good.
October 7, 2019
Either or Else Nor by Varun Gupta is a story of two people that lives anywhere on the earth dealing with their past, present and future. The story has been presented in a very wonderful way. The words of the writer are strong to catch and hold anyone's attention. Really loved this book.
October 7, 2019
The story 'Either or Else Not' is really interesting. I loved the way how two people tackle with their past, present and future. I was totally involved in the story. Really impressed with the brilliant writing.
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