BOOK DETAILS :
- Publisher : Notion Press
- Publication date : 18 March 2017
- Edition : 1st
- Language : English
- Print length : 276 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1946869783
- ISBN-13 : 978-1946869784
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BOOK REVIEW :
Some stories don’t try to be extraordinary. They quietly sit beside you, tap your shoulder, and say, “This could’ve been you.” Pendulum of Love is exactly that kind of book.
At the heart of the narrative is Rajveer, a teenage boy whose life seems cursed by near-success. He reaches the goalpost; only to slip at the final moment. Through his school and college years, we watch him navigate friendships, first crushes, impulsive decisions, societal pressure, academic stress, and the emotional chaos that comes free with adolescence.
What makes this book relatable is not just what happens, but how it happens. Love arrives unannounced. Jealousy follows. Confusion lingers. Mistakes pile up. And reality hits harder than expected.
The chapter list itself reads like emotional checkpoints of growing up: adolescent love, truth and dare confessions, delusions, rejection, messy friendships, bad company, jealousy, and second chances. The narrative swings like a pendulum between hope and heartbreak, mirroring the uncertainty of youth where emotions often overpower logic.
Rajveer isn’t painted as a flawless hero, and that’s his biggest strength. He fails. He misjudges people. He lets emotions take control. And in doing so, he becomes deeply human. His journey from a confused boy to a more self-aware man forms the emotional backbone of the story.
The writing is straightforward and conversational, making it an easy, immersive read, especially for readers who enjoy college romances, realistic fiction, and coming-of-age stories grounded in Indian society. The “based on true lies” tagline adds an interesting layer, blurring the line between lived experiences and storytelling.
✨ Why you should read it:
• If you enjoy realistic campus stories rooted in Indian youth culture
• If you’ve ever dealt with unrequited love, peer pressure, or self-doubt
• If you like stories where growth comes from mistakes, not miracles
Pendulum of Love doesn’t promise grand victories; it promises honesty. And sometimes, that’s far more powerful.
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