2 States: The Story Of My Marriage

Two management graduates from different corners of India decide to marry, and the real obstacle turns out to be their families rather than each other. Chetan Bhagat sets a love story against regional difference, following the couple as they try to win over parents on both sides while holding their own nerve. The humour is broad, the observation about weddings and household politics is sharp, and the novel stays as interested in negotiation as it is in romance. Points readers mention most: • A romance decided by family approval rather than by the couple • Comic set pieces built around weddings and in-laws • Observations on regional and cultural difference in India • Simple sentences and quick chapters throughout A good pick for readers of light contemporary fiction and anyone starting out with English novels, available from Boipoka.