Complete/Convenient is a 2013 novel by Indian author Ketan Bhagat, an ex-presenter with Indian broadcaster Doordarshan. The book was published by Srishti publications.[1]
 First edition | |
| Author | Ketan Bhagat |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Srishti Publishers, New Delhi |
Publication date | May 2013 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 978-93-8034-992-3 |
Complete/Convenient focuses on the life an emotional Non-Resident Indian named Kabir, who faces new challenges when he marries[2] and then is transferred to Australia.[3][4] Bhagat started writing the book in 2010,[5] after he himself had returned from a three-year stint in Australia.[6]
Bhagat, who holds and MBA,[7] is the younger brother of established author Chetan Bhagat.[8][9] Ketan Bhagat was interviewed by several magazines.[10][11] The book has received generally favourable reviews, although it has been criticized for being too long.[12][13][14] About 10,000 copies were sold in the first two months after publication.[10]
References
edit- ^ COMPLETE/CONVENIENT - KETAN BHAGAT TALKS: INTERVIEW, Indianrays, 3 May 2013, retrieved 1 May 2013
- ^ "Book Reviews: Australian Extravaganza" by G Swaminathan - Boloji.
- ^ "First Read: “Complete/Convenient” Ketan Bhagat’s Debut". Udaipur Times.
- ^ "Ketan Bhagat Talks About Complete/Convenient". boldsky. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ Dollar dreams of an NRI, Postnoon, 3 May 2013
- ^ "After Chetan, it's Ketan" by Anusha Parthasarathy, The Hindu.
- ^ "Book Review: Complete/ Convenient" Archived 2014-10-26 at the Wayback Machine. The Tales Pensieve.
- ^ "Ketan Bhagat's Complete/Convenient is aptly priced and smartly written". IBN Live.
- ^ Complete/Convenient | Ketan Bhagat | Book Review | BookGeeks | Book Reviews
- ^ a b "I am not a well read man: Ketan Bhagat" Archived 2015-06-12 at the Wayback Machine. Deccan Chronicle
- ^ "Complete/Convenient, story told from a man’s point of view" says Ketan Bhagat, unrestricted Minds, 3 May 2013, archived from the original on 30 April 2013, retrieved 27 April 2013
- ^ Book review: 'Complete/Convenient' | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis DNA India.
- ^ "Book review: Complete/Convenient by Ketan Bhagat ← animeshkmishra". Archived from the original on 2013-07-14. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
- ^ Complete/Convenient: Book Review - Oneindia Boldsky
External links
edit- Official Website - official Website of Ketan Bhagat