Utkarsh’s Comments (group member since Dec 29, 2015)

Utkarsh’s comments from the BYOB Club group.

I read Roald Dahl's The BFG, then watched the movie. Against all odds, I enjoyed the film more, though when it's directed by Steven Spielberg, is it really that surprising?

Mal wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Mal.
Unlike the others on this group, I'm not a bookworm- only human, although I honestly am trying to read more.
Now did I just find a real life book club for Mumbai or is my ..."

You're not as alone as I think. So many people joined simply because they wanted to read more.

Shubham wrote: "Hey,

Can a challenge be added of reading a short fiction backwards?
That is back cover to front cover."

I'm pretty sure the challenge is meant to expand our horizons. Then again, in a sense of speaking, this does that :p

Varun wrote: "I suddenly realised that this could be a really fun buddy read, so would anyone like to give Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, [bookcover:Harry Potter and the Methods of ..."

I would, but later. Like, maybe after I've read Cursed Child.

By the way, Pride and Prejudice has been read by Rosamund Pike. Haven't heard it, but it must be good.

Nidhi wrote: "What's the best audiobook you listened to in a while?"

Does The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series count?

Oh well, guess I won't be reading it now.

Janhavi wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "Janhavi wrote: "Anyone reading V for Vendetta currently? Just started it yesterday, and it's a great read so far. I'll rate it 5/5 stars even before I'm done reading :..."

Okay then, pause till we get there. And yes, the movie is amazing. One of the best adaptations I have ever seen. Not as good as the book, but that's how it goes...

Varun wrote: "Janhavi wrote: "Anyone reading V for Vendetta currently? Just started it yesterday, and it's a great read so far. I'll rate it 5/5 stars even before I'm done reading :)"

I still am. I completely f..."

Well, I was just waiting for Nidhi. I could jump in anytime you want. Oh, and Janhavi, have you seen the movie?

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "I just finished and will start soon. A fantasy run, you could call it."

how'd ..."

I haven't even read yet. I'll try to space it out so that the wait isn't particularly painful.

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "I just finished and will start soon. A fantasy run, you could call it."

how'd you like [book:The Name of the..."

Loved it. Great protagonist, great rival, great love interest, great magic, great music, but most of all, great storytelling. Most quotable book I've ever read.

I just finished and will start soon. A fantasy run, you could call it.

Varun wrote: "Just started @The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

YES! It always makes me happy when someone starts reading that book. Very, very happy :p

Rishi wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "I only remember a short story (I'm not even sure it was by him). A kid is going to school. At the station, he meets a woman in white. They connect. It was a beautiful mix of friends..."

Hey, thanks for reminding me! That was one of my favorite stories from class 9 or 10 or whatever it was.

I only remember a short story (I'm not even sure it was by him). A kid is going to school. At the station, he meets a woman in white. They connect. It was a beautiful mix of friendship and a mother-son relationship that developed with just a few words exchanged.

Dia wrote: "Hello I am Dia,

A newbie in reading. Hunting for some nice books at lower cost."

One word.

Daryaganj. (If you're in Delhi, that is.)

Shivam wrote: "Still reading The Kite Runner. to those who have read it, is it just me or does the climax really feel disconnected?"

I loved the climax.

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "Good good. I'm joining this then :p"

Are you reading for the first time or rereading? And have you seen the movie?"

Reading for the first time and yes, i've seen the..."

Interesting. We have 3 very different perspectives assembled in this buddy read here.

Varun wrote: "Good good. I'm joining this then :p"

Are you reading for the first time or rereading? And have you seen the movie?

Nidhi wrote: "Wearing a (suddenly) really uncomfortable bra and reading the chapter on bras and all I want to do is get home now! The relief she describes is so accurate!!"

Suddenly?