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Binding
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Number of Pages
280
Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
Half Girlfriend is a contemporary romance that follows Madhav, a young man from a middleāclass family in Bihar, as he falls for Riya, a sophisticated Delhi girl who seems out of reach. Set against the glittering corridors of St. Stephenās College and the vibrant energy of Patna and New York City, this heartfelt tale explores class differences, longing, and the nuanced space between friendship and love. Designed for readers who enjoy emotionally honest stories with real-world stakes, Half Girlfriend offers a tender, hopeful journey that lingers long after the last page.
The narrative of Half Girlfriend unfolds in a warm, accessible voice that places Madhavās feelings at the center. The chapters traverse from Patnaās bustling streets to the cosmopolitan pace of New York, inviting readers to witness how a simple confession can evolve into something more complex. The concept of a āhalf girlfriendā is explored with careāfriendship flirting with desire, dreams colliding with reality, and a determined young man striving to bridge a seemingly insurmountable divide.
What makes the experience enjoyable is the bookās kinetic pace, vivid settings, and relatable emotional beats. The storytelling blends humor, heartbreak, and hope, with scenes that feel cinematic as Madhav negotiates language barriers, identity, and acceptance. This paperback edition delivers a complete, immersive journey in about 280 pages, and it expands its reach through Hindi and Gujarati versions. Fans will also be excited to know that a Bollywood film adaptation is in the works, underscoring the enduring appeal of Half Girlfriend.
After finishing Half Girlfriend, readers carry a richer perspective on how love navigates social barriers and language differences. It leaves you feeling hopeful, reflective, and emboldened to look beyond labels, celebrating the courage it takes to reach across a divide for someone you care about.
Product Details
Author
Chetan Bhagat
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
280
Language
English
ISBN
9788129135728
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.36 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: AED 24.00
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Chetan Bhagat Is The Author Of Nine Blockbuster Books. These Include Seven Novelsfive Point Someone (2004), One Night @ The Call Center (2005), The 3 Mistakes Of My Life (2008), 2 States (2009), Revolution 2020 (2011), Half Girlfriend (2014) And One Indian Girl (2016) And Two Non-Fiction Titles What Young India Wants (2012) And Making India Awesome(2015). His Upcoming Book 400 Days Is Now Available To Preorder And Will Release On 17Th September 2021. Chetans Books Have Remained Bestsellers Since Their Release. Four Out His Five Novels Have Been Already Adapted Into Successful Bollywood Films And The Others Are In Process Of Being Adapted As Well. The New York Times Called Him The The Biggest Selling English Language Novelist In Indias History. Time Magazine Named Him Amongst The 100 Most Influential People In The World And Fast Company, Usa, Listed Him As One Of The Worlds 100 Most Creative People In Business. Chetan Writes Columns For Leading English And Hindi Newspapers, Focusing On Youth And National Development Issues. He Is Also A Motivational Speaker And Screenplay Writer. Chetan Quit His International Investment Banking Career In 2009 To Devote His Entire Time To Writing And Make Change Happen In The Country. He Lives In Mumbai With His Wife, Anusha, An Ex-Classmate From Iim-A, And His Twin Boys, Shyam And Ishaan. You Can Email Him At Info@Chetanbhagat.Com Or Fill In The Guestbook With Your Feedback. You Can Also Follow Him On Twitter (@Chetan_Bhagat) Or Like His Facebook Fanpage (Https://Www.Facebook.Com/Chetanbhagat.Fanpage). Chetan Bhagat Is One Of IndiaāS Most Acclaimed Contemporary Authors, With Fourteen Bestselling Books To His Credit. He Is The Author Of Ten Blockbuster NovelsāFive Point Someone, One Night @ The Call Center, The 3 Mistakes Of My Life, 2 States, Revolution 2020, Half Girlfriend, One Indian Girl, The Girl In Room 105, One Arranged Murder And 400 DaysāAnd Four Successful Non-Fiction TitlesāWhat Young India Wants, Making India Awesome, India Positive And 11 Rules For Life. ChetanāS Books Have Remained Bestsellers Since Their Release. Many Of His Novels Have Been Adapted Into Successful Bollywood Films Such As 3 Idiots, 2 States, Kai Po Che And Half Girlfriend. The New York Times Called Him The āThe Biggest-Selling English-Language Novelist In IndiaāS Historyā. Time Magazine Recognized Him Amongst The ā100 Most Influential People In The Worldā, While Fast Company, Usa, Listed Him As One Of The WorldāS ā100 Most Creative People In Businessā. He Is Also A Motivational Speaker, Screenplay Writer, Youtuber And Podcaster. Chetan Quit His International Investment-Banking Career In 2009 To Dedicate His Time Entirely To Writing And Driving Positive Change In The Country. Chetan Studied At Iit Delhi And Iim Ahmedabad. He Is Married To Anusha, An Ex-Classmate From Iima, And They Have Twin Boys, Shyam And Ishaan.