Book

Of Course I Love You

by Durjoy Datta, Maanvi Ahuja

📖 Overview

Of Course I Love You follows the story of Debashish "Deb" Roy, a young engineering student at Delhi College of Engineering who juggles his studies with an active dating life. His relationships with multiple women become increasingly complex as he navigates college life, friendship, and romance. The narrative spans Deb's college years, focusing on his interactions with his best friend Avantika, his various girlfriends, and the consequences of his choices. The backdrop of Delhi's youth culture and engineering college life forms an integral part of the story. The relationships depicted explore themes of modern love, commitment, and the blurred lines between friendship and romance in contemporary Indian youth culture. The story raises questions about fidelity, self-discovery, and the price of emotional authenticity in an age of casual relationships.

👀 Reviews

Readers describe this as a relatable college romance that captures campus life and relationships in Delhi. Many found the story authentic to modern Indian dating experiences and appreciated the realistic portrayal of young love. Likes: - Simple, easy-to-follow writing style - Accurate depiction of college relationships - Nostalgic for those who attended Delhi colleges - Fast-paced narrative Dislikes: - Characters seen as immature and self-centered - Plot considered predictable and cliché - Writing quality criticized as amateur - Some found it overly melodramatic Multiple readers noted the book reads like a college student's diary rather than polished literature. Several reviews mentioned it appeals most to teenagers and young adults but may not satisfy mature readers. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.4/5 (11,000+ ratings) Amazon India: 4.2/5 (1,000+ ratings) Flipkart: 4.1/5 (2,000+ ratings) The book performs better with young Indian readers compared to international audiences.

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🤔 Interesting facts

🔖 The book is part of Durjoy Datta's first trilogy, with "Now That You're Rich..." and "She Broke Up, I Didn't!" completing the series 📚 Despite being co-authored, Durjoy Datta wrote most of the book during his final year as an engineering student at Delhi College of Engineering 💝 The story draws heavily from real-life experiences of college students in Delhi, specifically focusing on relationships at Delhi Technological University (formerly DCE) ✍️ Durjoy Datta became one of India's youngest successful authors when this book was published - he was just 21 years old 📈 The book's success helped establish Durjoy Datta as a prominent voice in contemporary Indian romance literature, leading to his later works becoming regular bestsellers