Comments on: The “Love-struck” Indian Fiction Bookshelf

By: Deboshree

Deboshree — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:56:47 +0000

Thank you for your comments!

I agree with what has been voiced. Though even the done-to-death romance genre has scope for plenty of lovely stories, Bollywood-style chick lit is what seems to be mass produced. Sad! I too hope the trend comes to an end and Indian literature continues to be as wonderful as it was in the past.

By: Ajita

Ajita — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:29:55 +0000

Beautifully written Deboshree!! These sleazy, second-rate “writers” have not only downgraded the quality of fiction writers, but also the taste of Engineers in general…i believe people only read CB to showcase their so-called reading abilities for English books and because of their love for sexually explicit yarns…There’s a dearth of serious and mature Indian Fiction writers…

By: mukta

mukta — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:07:50 +0000

Wow…. U have painted the right picture of budding indian authors…or rather those who are delusional budding indian authors…

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:25:56 +0000

My problem is not just the genre but also the quality of the writing – sadly the stories are not able to grip – the conversations sag – and the writers just lose me a few pages into the book!

By: Rinzu Rajan

Rinzu Rajan — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:53:31 +0000

I so agree.! That is why read classics or stuff like the kind Amitav Ghosh writes.! Could not tolerate those college romanes cliched and copied into newer words doing the rounds.! Recently discovered a few off beat themes on the shelves. Seems a welcome change.! A very good topic for discussion.!

By: Reshmy Pillai

Reshmy Pillai — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:51:30 +0000

Very true! The mass production has reached heights where now even a mention of a story based anywhere near a college makes me jump the book shevles altogether.

By: Dr Roshan

Dr Roshan — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:37:11 +0000

There was a major overdose of this Indian romance novels these past few years… and its sad really. There are so many genres available and some of these authors really do have the talent to hold your interest till the end – but they just couldn’t see beyond the typical Bollywood college romance.
I would love to see an end to this trend – I would love to see a shift towards more mature themes, a variation from the chick-lit love stories.