How Opal Mehta Got Kissed Got Wild And Got A Life
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How Opal Mehta Got Kissed Got Wild And Got A Life is a really hilarious, witty, fast-paced, well-written yet thought provoking maiden novel by 18 year old Harvard student Kaavya Viswanathan.
The novel is about Opal Mehta an NRI from New Jersey who’s (more importantly her parents’) only ambition is to get into Harvard. When Opal was just six years old her parents planned and formulated a foolproof strategy to get Opal to Harvard which the called HOWGIH (How Opal Will Get Into Harvard). Opal had spent her entire childhood and teenage following the plan religiously raking up awards and accomplishments that would look good on her resume and would ensure her admission at Harvard.
All these planning and preparation goes for a toss when the Dean of Admissions asks Opal “What do you like to do for fun?” Opal who was not prepared for this kind of an interview got stumped. The next questions like “What is the last book you read?” or “Tell me about your two best friends?” further mess up the interview and Opal breaks down during the interview. So the Dean gives Opal another chance to apply after six months and asks her to get a life.
Opal and her parents with their never-say-die attitude formulates another plan—HOWGAL (How Opal Will Get A Life). The execution of the plan and its consequences forms the rest of the story.
The author’s familiarity with Harvard and its admission procedure makes the book more authentic. The language is superb and the writing style excellent. It is witty, sharp and without any flab.
I recommend this book to all. I am sure you will love it.
Book Details:
- Author: Kaavya Viswanathan)
- Publisher: Little Brown
- Year: 2006
- ISBN: 0316059889
- Cover & Page Count: Paperback, 320 Pages
You can order online at Amazon.