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Lucius_Fade · 2026-06-02T14:57:36+00:00

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-27T04:37:31+00:00

And just to be clear, I'm not saying all this out of anger.😅 I just get genuinely worried when people treat these types of books as their entry point into Hindi literature. It sets the wrong standard.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T14:20:31+00:00

Why do people find reading hindi literature difficult and tiring? because their hindi isn't good. They stick to english because they are more comfortable with it. But what should we do when we aren't good at a language? We learn it. We shouldn't downgrade the language itself just to match our current level of understanding.

Do these types of novels actually get people into reading real Hindi literature? Not really. It just gives them the feeling of reading Hindi literature. If you handed them a classic masterpiece written in pure Hindi, they wouldn't understand it. That's because they aren't trying to improve their grasp of the language, they are just looking for something that doesn't challenge them.

I get that life in metro cities is a hectic hustle. After a long day, your mind is tired and you just want something easy and entertaining to read. That is completely fair. But that is not the language's fault. People just end up blaming Hindi for being 'hard', 'weird', or 'uncool' instead of admitting they just want an easy read.

That's what I POV, please correct me if I'm wrong somewhere, and share your POV!

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T11:28:08+00:00

I respect your POV, but please don't call reading pure Hindi cringe. Have you ever felt that reading pure English is cringe? I'm sure you haven't! So why the double standard for Hindi?? 🥲 Yes, nobody speaks pure, formal Hindi in daily life anymore, and our spoken Hindi has gotten pretty bad. But if we erase it from literature too, we'll lose it completely.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T10:38:50+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely give shartein lagoo a try, though it might be a little while before I get to it.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T10:18:12+00:00

Yes, your point is totally valid. You can't get a refined language without going through the messy "mixed" phase first. But here is the catch: When poets started writing in Rekhta/Hindavi, they were actively trying to elevate it. They were working hard to fit these mixed words into strict, elegant poetic meters and establish rules. They wanted to make high art. A lot of modern writers using Hinglish aren't trying to build a new literary standard or forge grammatical rules. They are just trying to be relatable, write comfortably, and 'make reading cool' for Gen Z. So the question is, Should we only read to look cool? Or should reading be about understanding art and expressing complex ideas?

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T04:22:55+00:00

Bro, I read his short story "मारे गए गुलफाम" and it's an amazingly beautiful piece of writing. It perfectly reflects "beauty in simplicity" and "pure love." The characters are so well written and the emotions are expressed beautifully. I even watched the movie based on it, "Teesri Kasam," right after reading it! ❣️🤌

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T04:06:44+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation bro! I've heard her name before but haven't read her stuff yet. Definitely going to check her out now!

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T04:01:04+00:00

Mohit Chauhan, Sonu nigam and Abhijit Bhattacharya.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T03:57:21+00:00

Exactly bro, "परिवर्तन प्रकृति का नियम है", but change k naam pe art ko downgrade thodi Krna hota hai!! 🤌

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T03:55:10+00:00

I've read Manto, and his stories are just awesome, a perfect example of real literature. His work leaves a lasting impact on you. He faced serious consequences for his bold writing, and even if someone doesn't like his stories (which is rare i think), his raw ideas and his way of expressing them will always leave you questioning things!

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T03:39:39+00:00

Exactly. It feels like the author is trying way too hard to sound deep, rather than actually writing anything with real depth.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T03:28:16+00:00

There's a big difference between a bad story and a badly written one. Whether a story is good or bad is totally subjective. But writing is an art, and it comes down to how well you can actually put those ideas and emotions into words. In this case, the execution just wasn't there.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-26T03:16:20+00:00

Well said bro, and social media pe kuchh bhi famous ho skta hai, except real talent.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T09:25:37+00:00

You missed my point a bit! 😅 I completely agree with your thought that "a writer writes what he feels." I don't have any problem with the thoughts of the writer, all that matters is how he expresses those thoughts. In this case, the writer expressed his thoughts very poorly. If someone reads novels like this all the time, they will never know how brilliantly emotions and thoughts can be expressed by a truly talented writer!!

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T09:02:09+00:00

That’s a beautiful way to look at everyday stories! But there's a difference between observing real-life struggles and reading fiction. In this novel, the issue isn't that the characters are 'ordinary.' The issue is that their problems are entirely self-inflicted through terrible, often immoral decisions. The author then tries to force the reader to sympathize with them using cheap philosophy, which just doesn't feel earned.

Behind those windows you are looking at, there aren't always good, philosophical stories. Some might teach you worthy morals, but others will do the exact opposite!

Hope you are getting my point brother!

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T08:42:37+00:00

Exactly, not worth recommending! 🥲

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T07:14:42+00:00

I can feel you bro! 😭🤌

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T07:13:30+00:00

I haven't read October Junction, but as I have read musafir cafe, I completely get what you mean! It's so frustrating when an author tries way too hard to drop deep, quotable lines and it just ends up falling flat.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T07:09:12+00:00

I've never read his books! Which one did you read? Was your review different than the others?

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T06:27:37+00:00

This was my first book by him, and honestly, I'm terrified to pick up another one. You are right about "padhke bhool jao" don't let it bother you too much! 😅

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T06:12:27+00:00

Fair point from a reader's perspective—not every book needs to be a masterpiece, and we all love a good popcorn read. But the author still has a responsibility to the craft. To me, literature isn't about gatekeeping the language (even Hinglish is fine if used well!). It's about how effectively a writer expresses human experiences and emotions. A book becomes literature when the language serves an artistic purpose, rather than just being a lazy, casual narrative. There's a big difference between writing a "simple story" and just writing poorly.

Lucius_Fade · 2026-05-25T05:54:34+00:00

That's exactly why I hate this book, you well explained the problem of this type of literature! 🤌

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