I Too Had a Love Story

I Too Had a Love Story is a 2008 autobiographical novel by Indian author Ravinder Singh that chronicles a modern romance between two young professionals in India. The story follows Ravin, a software engineer who decides to try online matchmaking after a reunion with his college friends. The narrative centers on the growing connection between Ravin and Khushi, who meet through the matrimonial website Shaadi.com. Their relationship develops through phone conversations as they discover their shared interests and values, leading to feelings of deep affection despite never having met in person. The book captures the intersection of traditional Indian marriage customs with contemporary dating through technology, painting a picture of love and courtship in modern India. Its authentic portrayal of relationships, family dynamics, and cultural expectations has resonated with readers across the country.

Readers describe this as an emotional true story that feels authentic but suffers from basic writing issues. Many connect deeply with the raw grief and heartbreak portrayed, noting it brought them to tears. Readers appreciated: - The honest portrayal of modern Indian relationships - Simple, relatable storytelling - The author's courage in sharing his personal loss - Cultural details about arranged marriages Common criticisms: - Amateur writing style with grammar errors - Overuse of exclamation marks - Excessive technical details about phones/internet - Repetitive dialogue and descriptions Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (83,000+ ratings) Amazon India: 4.5/5 (3,800+ ratings) Amazon US: 3.9/5 (280+ ratings) "The story touches your heart but the writing doesn't," notes one Goodreads reviewer. Multiple readers mentioned skipping sections describing Yahoo messenger and phone specifications. Several praised the book as "therapeutic" for those dealing with loss.

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🔸 The book was published in 2007 while Ravinder Singh was still working at Infosys, and became an instant bestseller despite being his debut novel. 🔸 The story is based on the author's real-life romance with Khushi, who tragically passed away in a hospital before they could get married. 🔸 Before becoming a full-time writer, Singh worked as a software engineer at Microsoft and holds an MBA from Indian School of Business. 🔸 The matrimonial website featured in the story, Shaadi.com, was one of India's first online matchmaking platforms, launched in 1996, revolutionizing traditional arranged marriages. 🔸 The novel has sold over 2.5 million copies and has been translated into multiple Indian languages, making it one of the highest-selling English-language novels by an Indian author.