Blurb:

What happens when three entrepreneurs initiate a start-up which shocks the nation? Aakash, Jai and Vivek are mostly usual in their ways, except for some. Struggling with their own inner conflicts as well as the cruel world outside, they decide to show the world their true potential. To make it big. But how? They become the voice of the nation by starting up an online platform where people can upload unabashed, unapologetic videos, venting out their angst against people, politics, bosses, lovers, taboos, or just about anything. Even the founders themselves.

The platform spreads like wild fire. But when has fire doused without burning a few! Confused Bastards is not just a witty, gritty, fast-paced journey of three friends, it’s also an intolerant story for a tolerant country!

Review:

Confused Bastards is a book targeted towards the youth of this country and their confused mindset and thought process. This story is all about three protagonists or lead characters Jai, Vivek and Akash who belong to three entirely different background and are united together with the bond of friendship. Initially the novel started with their lives and later on shifted towards launch of a forum by them where people could come and express their feelings freely, without any apprehensions and this is the why there are several sub stories that make the lead characters realise about their potential and what all they can do in life.

Trying to cope with the outside world while struggling with their own inner conflicts, when the three protagonists decide to set a start up, they perhaps themselves didn’t know this forum of their would lead themselves. To make it big in this big bad world, when they start this venture where anyone or everyone could come and vent out their feelings via videos on their forum, they seldom knew that all their confusion would be sorted out due to this startup/forum.

Confused Bastards is a book which is voice of the youth. The story is believable and a feel good one where a subtle message is passed on in a very innovative and quirky manner. There are man takeaways from the book to inspire the youth of current era. I personally liked the fresh and simple writing style of the book and the concept was also good. The cover is very relevant and clearly showcases the gist or theme of the book. The title is also catch and creates curiosity among readers.

I would like to congratulate the author Manav Vigg for penning down such a fresh story which is definitely a page turner. I enjoyed reading the book.

Overall a fresh, witty novel, recommended to all who are looking for a good light read with some good message.

I received a free copy from Writersmelon in lieu of an honest review.

My Rating: 4/5

Other Details:

Author: Manav Vigg
Genre: Contemporary
Format: Paperback