WORLD'S WORST BEST GIRLFRIEND BY DURJOY DATTA

-

BOOK NAME: WORLD'S WORST BEST GIRLFRIEND 

AUTHOR NAME: DURJOY DATTA

GENRE: ROMANCE

PUBLISHER: PENGUIN INDIA

BOOK BUY LINK: https://www.amazon.in/Worlds-Worst-Girlfriend-Durjoy-Datta/dp/0143448366



BOOK COVER IMAGE




BOOK REVIEW

Anchal and Daksh meet on Andaman Island during their vacation and realise they have a crush on each other even when trying to stabilise their failing relationships. They spend time together, though they know they aren't meant to be. But four years later, Aanchal meets Daksh again under different circumstances, and this time, they are still going through rough patches in their relationship and life, respectively. 


What hits off as a fling for Aanchal ends up being the love of his life for Daksh, but they part ways because their priorities are different. Daksh wants to get married and raise babies, while Aanchal wants to soar high in her career, and she is still suffering the after-effects of her previous toxic relationship. They meet again three years later in a marriage, but this time, Aanchal realises she is in love. But is it too late already, or will they find their together forever?


Personally, the book did so much better than I had expected. It was a portrait of modern complicated relationships and the accountability that comes with it. Daksh was like a breath of fresh air, a guy whose existence was a far-fetched dream. Aanchal, though independent and assertive, is indeed the worst girlfriend and wouldn't accept it otherwise. 


I would have enjoyed it better if it were not so predictable and repetitive and had the extensive detailing of their sexual encounter been in check. The swearing was still acceptable because it kept the narrative real. The ending, even though was a cliffhanger, I was completely satisfied with it. I feel that even the next part should continue along the same lines. Whatever said and done, I can't accept either emotional or physical cheating in a relationship as casual and a helpless alternative to a toxic partner, and it was the ultimate letdown for me in the end.


MY REVIEW: 3/5

This is a part of Blogchatter’s #TBRchallenge

#penbooksandscalpel


Top post on Blogchatter

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CHAPTER 1 - ALIZA AND AHMED

-
Image
Their eyes met for the second time in the day. Every time this happens, Aliza feels a ticklish sensation in her stomach. It's not that they have not been closer than just eye contact, but the jitters won't leave her alone. Her mother-in-law was busy scooping out the last few morsels of chicken from the bowl with a creaking noise that numbed Aliza's ears. Her father-in-law was lost in thoughts enjoying his chicken malai korma and tempered ghee rice.   ‘Aliza, can you get me some warm water?’ Aliza comes running with a jar of water to fulfil her new wife's duties, and Ahmed finds his moment just when Aliza is filling his tumbler and his parents are busy eating. He pokes her in the hip, which is faintly visible between her saree fold and her blouse. Aliza winces and moves behind quickly. She turns around to ensure no one has witnessed it and promptly returns to work, flashing a smile. Ahmed had to steal moments like these between daily activities because the house was alwa...
Read more

CHAPTER 4 - DISTANCE MATTERS

-
Image
'Congratulations on your promotion and transfer. We are looking forward to your full commitment to us. Do get back to this letter at the earliest with your answer.' Read the crafted piece of paper. Ahmed's parents were delighted and jumping with joy. They were chanting 'Alhamdulillah' fervently while Aliza stood confused. She could not make anything of this news because Ahmed's promotion meant everything to her. But his transfer would only mean that Aliza must stay back with her in-laws while he would visit only during weekends. She would happily do so, too, if not for her unsupportive mother-in-law. Aliza wanted to cry, and her eyes brimmed with tears that the world looked like a smudged canvas laying still in front of her. She looked at Ahmed pleadingly and waited until 10 to ask him if he really wanted to go. Asking in front of her in-laws would only mean the end of her good days. Ahmed did not look up because he knew what his transfer meant for both of them....
Read more

CHAPTER 2 - THE BACKSTORY - ALIZA

-
Image
  Aliza is the middle child of her family, with two older siblings and two younger ones. She did not always get her parents' attention because the oldest or the youngest sibling often stole it. She was mostly brought up by her oldest sister, Razia, who made sure she bathed, ate, and went to school on time. After Razia's marriage, her next older sibling Fahim brought home his wife, who had sworn to taunt Aliza all her life. Her younger twin siblings Samir and Ameera were at school, and they often stayed outdoors playing. So Aliza grew up to be the one taking care of her siblings while also managing to thrive herself. After finishing high school, she wanted to join college because her friends were also planning to, and they said studying in college will help a lot in the future. She was also the captain of her school's volleyball team and was a tough player. Aliza thought she could pursue her ambitions after school if she managed to convince her father. But her relatives had ...
Read more