400 Days
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12-year-old Siya has been missing nine months. It’s a cold case, but Keshav wants to help her mother, Alia, who refuses to give up. Welcome to 400 Days—a mystery and romance story like no other.
‘My daughter Siya was kidnapped. Nine months ago,’ Alia said.
The police had given up. They called it a cold case. Even the rest of her family had stopped searching.
Alia wouldn’t stop looking, though. She wanted to know if I could help her.
Hi, I am Keshav Rajpurohit and I am a disappointment to everyone around me. I live with my parents, who keep telling me how I should a) get married, b) focus on my IPS exams, c) meet more people and d) close my detective agency.
But Alia Arora, neighbour and ex-model, wanted my help. And I couldn’t take my eyes off her face … I mean, her case.
Welcome to 400 Days. A mystery and romance story like none other. An unputdownable tale of suspense, human relationships, love, friendship, the crazy world we live in and, above all, a mother’s determination to never give up.
From India’s highest-selling author comes a page-turner that will not only keep you glued to the story but also touch you deeply.
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Let's be real - Chetan Bhagat has a formula, and 400 Days sticks pretty close to it. It's the kind of book that's perfect for a lazy weekend or a long flight - entertaining enough to keep you engaged, but not exactly breaking new literary ground.
Bhagat continues to do what he does best: writing accessible fiction that speaks to the contemporary Indian urban experience. The narrative follows a familiar path - young characters navigating love, career, and personal challenges. If you've read Bhagat before, you'll recognize the beat - relatable characters, some light-hearted moments, and a plot that moves quickly but rarely surprises.
The book has its moments. There are glimpses of genuine storytelling that remind you why Bhagat remains a popular author among young Indian readers. The characters are somewhat archetypal - you've seen versions of them in his previous works - but they're drawn with enough warmth to keep you turning pages.
The plot, while readable, is frustratingly predictable. If you're looking for narrative complexity or deep literary merit, you'll be disappointed.
The three-star rating feels just about right. It's not a bad book - it's just... okay. The kind of novel you might enjoy once, maybe recommend to a friend looking for a light read, but unlikely to revisit or rave about.
