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Life is Perfect
Life is Perfect is a coming-of-age novel revolving around a young woman, Mitali Jaitia, who appears to have it all – youth, intelligence, money, even beauty. But things aren't as perfect as they seem. Jaitia House, nestled in the lush, green avenues of Lutyens’ Delhi, is in gloom over the tragic death of a young girl. As Mitali struggles to come to terms with her loss, the break-up of her parents’ marriage and her father’s many betrayals place her within a cycle of sin and redemption that the Jaitia family is crippled by. Poised on the threshold of adulthood, Mitali tries to find depth and meaning in the world around her. The fissures in her family lead her to question everything – love, friendship, faith, joy – and a neat solution seems impossible. But Mitali is determined to find her way through the chaos.
Life is Perfect is the story of a journey described in simple, evocative prose. Peopled with a cast of unforgettable characters and winding through colleges, cafes, parties and family dinners with great wit and sensitivity, it is a stunning portrait of modern life in Delhi today.
Life is Perfect is the story of a journey described in simple, evocative prose. Peopled with a cast of unforgettable characters and winding through colleges, cafes, parties and family dinners with great wit and sensitivity, it is a stunning portrait of modern life in Delhi today.
294 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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February 24, 2018
You can't stop the future , You can't rewind the past
The only way to learn the secret ...is to press play.”
This story is about a girl Mitali Jatia who belongs to a very rich and influential family in Delhi. The book is about her journey in discovering life - the harsh realities that surround her family and learning how to cope with them. There are times when her sanity is challenged and her decision making ability hazy. But still Mitali with her sheer grit and firm determination manages to find a way out of all this chaos with her head held high and dignity intact.
The only way to learn the secret ...is to press play.”
This story is about a girl Mitali Jatia who belongs to a very rich and influential family in Delhi. The book is about her journey in discovering life - the harsh realities that surround her family and learning how to cope with them. There are times when her sanity is challenged and her decision making ability hazy. But still Mitali with her sheer grit and firm determination manages to find a way out of all this chaos with her head held high and dignity intact.
January 7, 2014
This semi-autobiographical novel is an interesting read for anyone who has grown up in Delhi in the 90's and 00's. Its like reading a diary belonging to one of your friends. Others may find it a bit childish and slightly repetitive.
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