However, he also shows that while Keshav cracks jokes on his friend’s weight, he isn’t malicious in his intent and cares deeply about his partner to want him to be healthy. If he tried to show Keshav’s jealousy towards his friend who had finally found a soulmate through his rude remarks on the “well-rounded” couple then I seriously think the author should have tried something other than demeaning a person based on his weight. The only downside that I feel like pointing out is the body shaming that Chetan Bhagat indulged in through Keshav’s remarks on both Saurabh and Prerna. The tension, suspense, twists and turns, and ample number of suspects with motive to kill, all this is admirably handled by the author resulting in a story that kept my interest until the end. The instant attraction and love between Prerna and Keshav, both foodies is so comically and yet, endearingly showcased in the below quote. With a new lady-love in his life, Saurabh has tidied himself up and Keshav has taken his place in covering-up-for-his-friend-at-work that usually he did when Keshav was out chasing women! The lovelorn Keshav is now a womanizer, and the dishevelled Saurabh is now prim and proper. Saurabh and Keshav’s friendship has taken a new turn in this book. The plot is expertly mapped out and executed and I am happy to say that I couldn’t guess the murderer’s identity until later in the story! Whether you are a seasoned reader or a novice, his narration will engross you nonetheless. The writing style is simple, fluid, and easy for all types of readers to understand. If I exempt “ Two States“, all his other romances were just okay but his murders are way better! This is the second mystery by Chetan Bhagat and having read both the books, I can safely say that he writes mysteries better than he writes romance. There is speculation of this being an accident whereas the police thinks it is murder but Saurabh is sure that it isn’t suicide or an accident and he is determined to solve the mystery and catch the real killer. Just minutes before her fall she was talking excitedly to Saurabh who had been on his way to meet her and help her break her fast but then she falls. Prerna and Saurabh were going to wed soon and were hopelessly in love but then Prerna falls to her death on the day of Karva chauth.

The amateur detective duo of Keshav and Saurabh who solved the baffling murder mystery of “ The Girl in Room 105” are again on the trail of the murderer in this book. The karva chauth murder of his fiancee leaves Saurabh a suspect and it is now up to Keshav to clear his friend’s name.

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