Chetan Bhagat’s *Half Girlfriend*, part of his compelling 7-book collection, delves into the complexities of love, language, and social class in contemporary India. Known as “the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s history” (The New York Times), Bhagat crafts a relatable narrative around Madhav, a Bihari boy, and Riya, a sophisticated Delhiite, whose connection defies societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of St. Stephen’s College and extending from Bihar to New York, the story explores Madhav’s pursuit of Riya, who offers him a unique proposition: to be her “half girlfriend.” This unconventional relationship becomes a metaphor for the compromises and ambiguities of modern love. More than just a romance, *Half Girlfriend* examines the challenges of navigating a globalized world while staying true to one’s roots. Bhagat’s engaging storytelling and relatable characters make this a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of relationships and cultural identity in India today. This book has also been adapted into a Bollywood film, which has further helped popularize the book. Dive into this 280-page paperback edition from Rupa Publications and discover a story that will resonate long after you’ve turned the final page.
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Half Girlfriend is a story of Bihari boy Madhav, a Hindi speaking Bihari who falls in love with Riya, an influential Delhi girl on the campus of prestigious St. Stephens College. Madhav belongs to middle class family, while Riya is from higher class and both have different lifestyles. Madhav proposes her, but Riya rejects the proposal because she thinks they are good as a friend only.
A romance novel for the young adults, Half Girlfriend is a story that has been set in different locations including Bihar, Delhi and New York; it revolves around a boy who comes from Bihar in India and his deep longing to dazzle out the girl he is in love with.
According to the author, the book is meant for the “non-English-types” and reveals the utter dissatisfaction and language problems a young man from Bihar, who speaks Bhojpuri and knows little about the ways of big cities, had to wade through as he got admitted at St. Stephens College in the national capital, a place that signified sophistication. He falls for a rich, smart and high-class girl from the city. Although the girl never fully accepts this relationship, she nevertheless gives a nod to be his “half girlfriend”.
Highlighting the new modern love story, as the name suggests it revolves around the unique idea of half girlfriend and how modern day relationship moves from good, bad to exciting things. Meanwhile, the novel will also bestow with some beautiful sight seen of Patna (Bihar) and New York.
So, will Madhav succeed to make Riya fall in love with him? Will Riya accept him or not? All these answers are available in this 280 page long book. This love story is beyond live in relationship and love at first sight type of love story and Chetan Bhagats creative writing has made it a unique love story.
The novel has also been published in Hindi and Gujarati versions as well. A Bollywood film adaptation is also planned and will be directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Ekta Ka
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| ISBN-10 | 8129135728 |
| ISBN-13 | 9788129135728 |
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| Pages | 280 |
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| Weight | 281 |
| Edition | 3rd |
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