A Nation of Idiots: Daksh Tyagi's National Bestseller

ANOI is written in a very conversational style and you would enjoy reading this book as it feels as if you are talking to a friend. Which basically means that it has no “big” words and can be understood even by someone like me! To make it even simpler, the book is divided into ten short chapters covering topics like the Indian Man, State of Women, Raising Kids, Sexuality, Politics & Religion and a very helpful final chapter about “How to defuse an idiot”. Mr. Tyagi’s sense of humour is zordaar and I found myself laughing out loud in many places, which is quite rare for me while reading a book. But more than the humour, I loved his metaphors. They are brilliant! Simply brilliant! He explains very difficult and serious issues with such simple yet striking metaphors that it reaches straight to your heart and in the middle of the chuckle you’ll go WOW with your eyes wide open! Another reason why one would enjoy reading this book is because the references are quite contemporary and we all have been through the things mentioned in this book together and very recently. Remember, demonetization? I recommend this book to every single person who is reading this. I will definitely shove it down the throat of all the people that I know because I feel that we all need to read this, if nothing else, just to laugh at ourselves! It is a great first book by Mr. Tyagi.

I seem to have read this book on the trot! If I were to write a one-line description of the book, it would be this: this is the book I would have loved to have written, but did not! So, I would say - good for you Daksh, and may your tribe grow and prosper! Barring his seeming distaste for tomatoes, there is much that I agree with. We are indeed a nation of idiots, and it shows. There is sarcasm in the book, and I think that this is borne out of either disappointment, a humorous outlook on life, and deep anger at how we are making a mess of the country What I like is that he has contained himself, and written in a style that is eminently readable and enjoyable. There are excellent sections on lots of topics - the news, sexuality, traditions - but the best is left for the end when he does remind us that in 2047 we will celebrate a century of being robbed by our own kind. Read the book.

Good read

Normally I don’t feel like writing reviews as they are time consuming or I am plain & simple lazy. However, this book changed my mindset. I was laughing like an idiot in the middle of my reading and thoroughly enjoyed every page of the book. Absolutely great piece of writing in a very humorous way and very informative. Loved his writing and have already ordered his second book. Just loved reading this book. Very genuine piece!

If you are a person who is following political satires and social satire shows especially for the last 10 years then you don't need this book for around 400 rupees. The book is an easy read and author try to put the pieces together in a decent manner. But lack of depth in each section/chapter of this book made most of the author's ideas seem like half cooked dishes. May be the huge expectations about this book made me felt unconvincing after completing the book. Still it's not worth the price that we are paying.

This book has all my opinions about Indian stupidity combined with witty stories that reflect our country. It's as if Daksh simply took a stroll in my head and pointed out the obvious stuff through his own experiences...... which I was too scared to ever say out loud. I couldn't put it down at all, read it one sitting. One moment I was enraged by the unfairness of our reality and the next I saw hope for our nation. This book is like a twitter war waiting to happen. I can see "Anti- national " in big bold words on a news channel with Daksh's face smiling through the screen as if saying * I stand corrected about the level of Indian Idiocy. *

Got in good condition

No one suggested this book to me.. "A Nation of Idiots" wow the name sounds interesting let me buy it.. That's it! Loved the way he used very simple yet quirky language with very relatable references to show the plight of Idiots that surround us! The book wasn't boring anywhere.. the flow of chapters were too good and it peaked in the last chapter! The author asks us to keep questioning like a child and how we can move from being an idiot to a smart citizen! Highly recommended to read! ♥️