Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT
Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
IIT Delhi • 1990s
2011
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT by Chetan Bhagat follows three friends at the Indian Institute of Technology as they navigate academic pressures, personal challenges, and the complexities of life. The novel explores themes of friendship, academic struggles, and the consequences of choices made during one's formative years.
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Chetan Bhagat's Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT offers a humorous and relatable portrayal of life at IIT. Readers appreciate its lighthearted narrative and realistic depiction of academic pressure. However, some critique the book for its simplistic prose and predictable plot. Overall, it is a quick, engaging read with a mix of applause and mild criticism.
Who Should Read Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT?
Readers who enjoy Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT by Chetan Bhagat are typically drawn to coming-of-age narratives set in academic settings, infused with humor and life lessons. They would likely appreciate books like F. Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise and Jeffrey Eugenides’ The Marriage Plot, both capturing young adult experiences with wit and insight.
95,132 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
IIT Delhi • 1990s
2011
18+ years
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