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Story Behind The Book
What happens when the most popular guy in school falls in love with his beautiful female equivalent? A pompous Rahul is head over heels in love with Seema, a shy lady from the same school. After a whirlwind of innocent encounters, their teenage romance blossoms but the two never confess their love for each other. Friends and even a few teachers approve of their relationship which is no secret to anyone thanks to Rahul’s flaunting nature. Seema, on the other hand, finds it difficult to handle the unnecessary attention she gets due to Rahul’s ostentatiousness. What follows is a series of misunderstandings and ego clashes causing them to drift apart. Rahul loses his popularity, his numero uno status, his sanity and ultimately his love. By the time he realizes what he has lost, it’s too late. He takes desperate measures to woo her back and win back her respect, her love. But will Rahul ever get back Seema? And will Seema ever realize how much Rahul loves her and all the misunderstandings that transpired between them? Is there really any room for misunderstandings in love? In today’s world, can a person’s first love ever be his last? Written in a simple elegant manner, this teenage love story seeks answers to so many innocent questions as it alternates between the past and the present events in the life of Rahul and makes you wonder; do all ♥ stories have a happy ending? Or do all love stories end, ever? TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY promises to be a heart-warming and emotion filled tale that will captivate the reader’s heart and fascinate their mind and leave them pondering-DoEs LoVe ReAlLy CoNqUeR aLl OdDs?
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Reviews
<p align="center"><span style="line-height:1.6em;">“Faraaz Kazi sends you on a nostalgic trip — back to those days of first love.”</span></p> <p align="right"><em>- The Hindu.</em></p> <p>“<em>Truly Madly Deeply</em> is a teenage love story that seeks to find answers to the never ending questions about ‘true’ love.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- The New Indian Express.</em></p> <p>"It is warmly recommended to readers of all ages who have a strongly romantic bent of mind. Young rush of passion!"<br /> - <em>Sakaal Times</em>. </p> <p>“The alternation of feelings and actions, sometimes within a page itself, has a forceful impact on the reader, a positive one. This is a youthful story penned by a mature mind. No doubt, it will be enjoyed by readers across all age groups.”</p> <p align="right">-<em>Indian Book Reviews</em>.</p> <p>“<em>Truly Madly Deeply</em> is 300 odd pages of obsession with love. It’s all about the sweet bitterness of love that starts in school and refuses to fizzle out.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Mumbai Mirror.</em></p> <p>“With this book, Kazi has made a mark internationally, as well.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- The Telegraph.</em></p> <p>“This deserving book was amongst the readers choice at the annual Goodreads awards.”</p> <p align="right"><em>-Hindustan Times.</em></p> <p>“You’ll discover yourself in this story by losing yourself to Rahul Kapoor!”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Amar Ujala.</em></p> <p>“A lover’s realization!”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Navbharat Times.</em></p> <p>“Only a writer like Kazi can pen a story like Truly Madly Deeply with the ink of his imagination.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Viraat Vaibhav.</em></p> <p>“Densely Emotional! This book will take you back to your teens.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Ahmedabad Calling.</em></p> <p>"The author Faraaz Kazi does a brilliant job. Even those who don't care too much for romantic stories will have a moist eye or two at the end."</p> <p align="right"><em>- The Assam Tribune</em></p> <p>“This tale of Rahul and Seema traps the readers in a maze of ecstasy.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- The Sentinel.</em></p> <p>“So many of you will find the story relatable at various levels”</p> <p align="right"><em>- The Eclectic.</em></p> <p>“One of the top romance writers in India!”</p> <p align="right"><em>- The Shillong Times.</em></p> <p>“Also called as The Nicholas Sparks of India, Faraaz Kazi is the writer on the block!”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Life 365.</em></p> <p>“A very unique and subtle love story with intense emotions right from the word ‘go.’ You’ll laugh, cry and even dance with the protagonist.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Book Link.</em></p> <p>“Rightly tagged as ‘The Nicholas Sparks of India!’”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Efiction.</em></p> <p>“TMD is an intense saga of young love!”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Metro 7 Days.</em></p> <p> “<em>Truly</em> <em>Madly</em> <em>Deeply</em> is a touching read that will surely make you fetch the tissues and recollect your first love.”<br /> -<em>Verse and Verbs Literary</em>. </p> <p>“I am not much of a romance buff but Faraaz's lucid and simple narration of a touching and sensitive tale made me read Truly Madly Deeply through to the very end.”</p> <p align="right"><em>- Ashwin Sanghi.</em></p> <p>"A fascinating, roller-coaster tale of teenage love. Kazi’s penchant for detail is impressive and makes the book an alluring journey for all die-hard romantics."</p> <p align="right">-Tuhin Sinha, best-selling author of <em>‘That thing called love’ </em>and <em>‘Of Love and Politics’</em>.</p> <p>"The first book of an author always has a piece of the author's soul in it. Faraaz has his soul in this one."</p> <p align="right">-Abhijit Bhaduri, best-selling author of <em>‘Mediocre but Arrogant’ </em>and<em> ‘Married but Available’</em>.</p> <p>“Faraaz Kazi exercises his literary muscle by accurately painting the colours of heartache. With a natural knack for the written word, Kazi's potential is clearly visible in black and white and will certainly be one to watch.”</p> <p align="right">-Chandru Bhojwani, author of <em>'The Journey of Om'</em>.</p> <p>“Faraaz shows subtle facility with the pen as he flits conveniently between classical and contemporary styles of writing. With a story set to cater to the yuppie generation, he is conscious of his choice of words. And the making of a fine writer shows in his flourish of words.”</p> <p align="right">-Nishant Kaushik, author of <em>‘A Romance with Chaos’</em></p> <p>"Faraaz has an easy narrative. This style will go down well across a wide spectrum of readers. Definitely a promising young author."</p> <p align="right">-Rashmi Kumar, author of <em>‘Stilettos in the newsroom’.</em></p> <p>"Here is yet another beautiful tale of two lovers that reaffirms the 'power of love' as it takes you on a poignant journey of two innocent hearts... which rouses your curiosity, fascinates you with its beauty and tugs at your heart... till you give up being a critical reader and deeply wish for a 'Happy Ending' for the lovers! "</p> <p align="right">-Sujata Parashar, author of <em>‘In pursuit of infidelity’</em> and <em>‘In pursuit of ecstasy’</em>.</p> <p>"Amazing cover, crisp detailing, wry wit, melodious and prosaic, refreshingly original... Faraaz has woven magic on paper - one that swiftly transports my soul into an era brimming with teenage dreams and pulsating hope."<br /> -N. Sampath Kumar, author of <em>'Love on velocity express'</em> and <em>‘Campus Cola’</em>.</p> <p>“The young writer’s boundless enthusiasm, almost infectious, comes alive on every page of his debut novel. When romances, though read voraciously, are frowned upon as girlie, it is very sweet of Kazi to boldly come up with one.”</p> <p align="right">-Sarat Kasyap, author of <em>‘At 5, San Thome’.</em></p> <p> “If love is what you’ve experienced at some point of time, or if you want to re-live those good old days, then ‘Truly, madly, deeply’ is the right pick for you!”</p> <p align="right"><em>-</em>Ankita Chadha, author of <em>‘Anything Else but Love.’</em></p> <p align="center"> </p>