Five Point Someone

Book Summary:

“Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT” is Chetan Bhagat’s debut novel. Based on the life of 3 IIT’ians named Ryan, Hari & Alok, the book talks on monotony of the Indian education system and the pressure on students. The Book portrays how these 3 friends overcome the grading system of IIT by maintaining their scores on one side with their life outside IIT on the other. The narration of the book is amusing, entertaining, humorous and hilarious. Written in simple English and conversational style; one soon gets hooked on with the book.

Set in the premises of IIT, the Characters and story seems so real, and students can relate to some parts of the book.
Book starts with a beautiful note that says “this is not a book to teach you how to get into IIT or eve how to live in college”. In fact, it describes how screwed up things can be if you don’t think straight.

Considered as an “Autobiography of a student” – 5 Point Someone is a must read!

Book Details:

Title: Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT
Author: Chetan Bhagat
Publisher: Rupa Publications
ISBN-10: 8129104598
ISBN-13: 9788129104595
Year of Publication: 2004
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 267
MRP: Rs. 140

• About the Author

About Sprightly Spirit

“I dare do all that may become a man. Who dares more is none”. And all, may be. It may be the vigor. Or the spirit. Or the courage to avoid being “politically correct” or bent. And, ban all averse with immaculate overture of graciously fathomable words firm in views. Subtle. Justifying the undying conscience. Values. Knowledge. And, dares to stay true. True to own. True to the world. And, to the words. With a dream in eyes it exists. In you. In me. In all. The sprite that never shies away. The spirit that never dies!