Zero Percentile – Missed IIT Kissed Russia (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
The moment i saw the title I was convinced that it would be another goof of an IITian who strives hard and drives down. I think author has specifically chosen the title as a marketing strategy. I loved the way the author took the story from the preamble of three children to the adolescent and the adult. Especially the author's way of writing style. I do not want to comment much about the story and to spoil others.Waiting for its 2.0 version.My personal opinion is that the story narrated in the last 30 pages was first moving and inconclusive. Saubhagya Prada January 17 at 11:32amHi,I am unable to find the option for attaching a word document. Hence, I am pasting my review below.Title:- Zero percentile - Missed IIt, Kissed RussiaAuthor:- Neeraj ChibbaPlace:- New Delhi, IndiaPublisher: - Rupa and Co.Publication Date:-Edition:- Second Impression 2010Pages:- 220Price: - Rs95As I start, I feel as if I am reading some free-flowing fable. The parable runs us through the negative and positive events in the life of a character named ‘Pankaj’. The first phase of the book has been written in a light melody. There are many incidents and upshots which you could anticipate as a reader. But, then the content of the story and streamlining is in such a way that it keeps you captivated and somehow connected with the book. The instances of Pankaj’s admission and the initial few years in the primary section, the spat among Priya, Motu and s over trifling matters, bicycle ride to school remind you of spring days. The strong desire of the family to have a son after the not so desirable birth of two daughters in the family throws light on the still prevailing discrimination in the Indian society. But, as the characters suppurate with the rolling book, the fable takes a mature and serious turn.Pankaj has been reflected as a wise and productive character from the early on. But, to keep our fate in the almighty integral, he has been portrayed as a less favored child of the destiny. He meets with a fate-devastating accident and is both physically and psychologically handicapped. And, hence, shattering all his dreams to get through and study in an IIT. But, since, destiny has some other plans in store, he lands onto desolate Russian city ‘Volgograd’. Henceforth, Pankaj is on altogether new journey and life takes a new meaning and has a new purpose. Pankaj becomes a part of a small clan comprising of a few Indians, Uzbeks, Srilankans, Bangladeshis along with Afghans. And then, there are Super Gods i.e. the laterals who are comfortable and experienced in all the tactics required in Volgograd for survival. There is a first time for almost everything and hence learning experience for newbie from cooking to a new language ‘Russian’. The first years also witnesses the growls, feuds and the junkies. There is steep deterioration in the academic performance of Pankaj, courtesy to newly developed interest in alcohol and the strong urge to lose his virginity. Destiny perhaps wanted to reflect still abrasive and tough circumstances on Pankaj. One of the closed chums of Pankaj, Nitin, is detected with HIV positive. As repercussion, he is out casted and is sent back to India. Still trying to cope up with the grief, doom pronounces the demise of his father. As there is no cloud without silver lining, the visit of Pankaj to India to attend the formalness of rituals and the collateral circumstances make a strong impact on Pankaj’s preset mind. He resolves to get out of the college with flying colors and a red degree. In this lurch, he takes on some business also to meet all the odds and ends. As the life rolls on, Pankaj is able to keep his promise to his mother of coming back to India and settling down there. The allegory ends on a positive note with things settling down back to normal and with Pankaj getting back to his childhood love Priya.The prose is even, clear and flowing, suitable for the intended audience of general masses, especially the youth. There is much to learn for such a meek price. And also, there is a hidden message in the parable – The grass is always greener on the other side of fence.Wish you good luck for future endorsements.Thanks and Regards,Saubhagya PradaNeeraj Chhibba January 17 at 12:49pmWow Saubhagyaji. This is very nicely done and looks good. Thank you so much
What do You think about Zero Percentile – Missed IIT Kissed Russia (2009)?
Its a promising attempt to write a book by an amateur author, can do a lot better in future..
—jenine
The first 48 pages of the book can be skipped...After that the book is quite readable :)
—nitya
Timepass.. gets tedious at places.. jumping a few pages dint make a huge diffrence...
—gma
