Book Review: Revolution 2020 by Chetan Bhagat

Name: Revolution 2020
Author: Chetan Bhagat
Publisher: Rupa & co
Released: 2011
Reviewed by: Supraja Suresh

A typical Indian tale, with pleasing sounds of water, the tranquil and serene appearance of the country’s one of the purest cities, written by an author whose each and every work deserves to be called a ‘Masterpiece’. Yes, here comes again our very own Chetan Bhagat with yet another sensational page-turner, the REVOLUTION 2020.

This is a pleasing story with a magnetic power to attract every single (especially young) reader. The tale, though not exactly a triangular love story, is more of its kind. Portraying a battle between love and career, it describes the transformation of a guy from an ignorant part of the Varanasi to almost an ‘idol’ of the same place. Trust me, there is no room for exaggeration in this.

This tale involves three main characters, Gopal, Raghav and Aarthi. The author smoothly explains how a childhood friendship turns into love, which in turn becomes hatred. He also shows to which extent one’s own interest and passion can influence one’s career.

The title ‘Revolution 2020’ is indeed apt for the tale as it marks the turning point of the story. The tagline ‘Love . Corruption . Ambition’ says how the life of a young girl swings among these three abstract elements. The story concludes by telling which of these elements wins the race and how the other two survive in it.

Post Script: You may not need a bookmark, as you are not going to close this book without finishing it.