I too had a love story by Ravinder Singh

"I too had a love story"  debut novel by Ravinder Singh. This book is based on true story of authors life. The book is 213 pages long.

This is the love story of Ravin (narrated in first person) & Khushi. They meet online on a matrimonial website. Start talking to each other on phone as they stay in different cities. Strike a friendship, fall in love and decide to get married; without meeting even once in person.

Then they meet. There nervousness, anxiety, eagerness and even stupidity. There expectations and reassurances. Their  desperation when Ravin has to go out of the country. All the silly things the love struck couple does. All the minor things that suddenly become so important. The lies to others in order to be in each others company for a few minutes. The changes in them. All these things are captured very honestly and effectively without making them too complicated.

Then comes a major twist that shakes you completely. Reader starts thinking why did this happen? They don't deserve it. It's unfair.

Ravinder has kept it simple and straight. He has avoided the temptation to make it dramatic or melodramatic. That's why it connects as a true story. Author's narration is simple and realistic. Romantic moments are presented beautifully. The story loses the flow a little bit after the twist, but recovers later.

You like the book. You feel joy and sorrow with the characters. You connect with them. But you do not become a character in the story while reading. I agree with Mr. Narayanmurthy that it's a simple book. We should expect more from Ravinder Singh after this.

A very good book, though not a fabulous one. Recommend reading.