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Five Point Someone follows the lives of three friends studying at the Indian Institute of Technology. Their adventures explore the pressures of engineering academia, friendships, budding romances, and the struggle to keep up with demanding coursework. The novel humorously captures the day‑to‑day lives of engineering students and the challenges they face as they strive for success in a highly competitive environment.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Chetan Bhagat
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