Description
- ISBN-13: 9789353026226
- Publisher: Fourth Estate India
- Binding: Paperback
- Height: 39.99992 mm
- No of Pages: 296
- Width: 139.99972 mm
- ISBN-10: 9353026229
- Publisher Date: 25 Dec 2018
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Weight: 589.670081 gr
Original price was: ₹450.00.₹337.50Current price is: ₹337.50.
Selection Day by Aravind Adiga follows two brothers in Mumbai navigating the cutthroat world of cricket. Fourteen-year-old Manju must confront his overbearing father, a fierce rivalry, and life-altering decisions. Explore themes of ambition, corruption, and social mobility in this captivating coming-of-age story. Now a Netflix original series. ISBN: 9789353026226
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Nikunj Singhal –
Selection Day is a thought-provoking exploration of ambition and sacrifice. Adiga’s storytelling is masterful.
Garvit Rajora –
Really enjoyed this look into the world of cricket in Mumbai. Manju’s journey is captivating.
Archit Jhawar –
A gripping tale of ambition and family. Adiga’s writing is sharp, but the cricket jargon was a bit much at times. Still, a worthwhile read.
Ritika Rupam –
I had high hopes, but was overall let down. The story didnt grip me as much as I wanted it to.
Bharat Chandila –
This book exceeded my expectations. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. Loved it!
Abesh Sarkar –
Adiga’s prose is beautiful. The insights into Indian society are fascinating. I couldn’t put it down!
Yogendra Singh –
A compelling coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Indian cricket. Highly recommend!
Srishti Rao –
The writing style took some getting used to, but overall, a very good book.
Shreyas Arora –
The story and descriptions were great, but the constant cricket stuff was too much for me, couldn’t fully enjoy it.
Sarim Ahmad –
Its an okay book, but not one I would read again. I found it to be a bit too slow for my taste.
Prashik Sheshrao Wankhade –
The story was interesting, but I found the pacing to be uneven. Some parts dragged on, while others felt rushed. Overall, a decent book.
Dharam Vanita –
A powerful story about family, dreams, and the pressures of success. Definitely worth reading.
Dhanush H B –
Loved the characters, especially Manju. His struggles felt so real. The Netflix adaptation definitely did it justice! Highly recommend!
Saumya Darshan –
Worth the read for anyone wanting a story that is close to real life. I enjoyed the exploration of societal pressure.
Prabhat Yadav –
Found the father character to be quite unlikeable, almost cartoonish. Made it hard to connect with the story.
Ambati Om Sri Harsha –
Was expecting more based on the hype. The plot felt predictable, and the ending was unsatisfying. Disappointed.
Dipanjan Acharya –
I really loved the sibling dynamic in the book, it was a well written book and the themes resonated with me.
Amit Kumar Gupta –
Beautifully written. Adiga captures the struggles and ambition of the characters perfectly.
Himjeet Chetia –
A bit slow to start but once it picks up, its an interesting read. The characters are well fleshed out.
Neha Lalwani –
An okay read. The themes were interesting, but it didn’t fully grab me. I feel indifferent about it.
Yash Jain –
A captivating read that delves into the depths of ambition, family dynamics and culture.
Debesh Misra –
An incredible read, the ending will leave you thinking for days after. Prepare for a deep dive.
Mamta Garg –
The book gave me mixed feelings overall, the writing was great, but the story fell flat at times.
Tushar Nandani –
Enjoyable, but not Adiga’s best work. The Netflix series added another layer to the experience.