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The Four Patriots Paperback – November 1, 2016

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Have you ever fallen victim to the system? Felt humiliated and helpless? Have you fought back? Meet four such patriots: Varun, an Nri software engineer; Salman, Ceo of Coffee Moments; Raghav, a virtuous politician; and Aditya, an altruistic businessman. Fate brings these four lives together at a crossroads, pushing these unlikely heroes out of their comfort zones to fight a seemingly unstoppable evil force which wants to hold our country captive. The four companions, who have always had each other's back, will now come face-to-face with the biggest challenge of their lives-a labyrinthine plot rife with perilous twists and wicked turns. With the nation's future at stake, will they be able to destroy the Chakravyuh intricately laid down by the enemies of India? Will they come out of it alive? A story about friendship, faith and courage, replete with romance and patriotism, The Four Patriots is a racy, contemporary thriller sure to give you goosebumps. Pick this book if you do not believe 'is desh ka kuch nahin ho sakta'; and if you think all is not lost, this is a must-read!

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310 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Rupa Publications India
Publication date

November 1, 2016
Dimensions

5.1 x 0.7 x 7.79 inches
ISBN-10

9788129142047
ISBN-13

978-8129142047
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 812914204X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rupa Publications India (November 1, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9788129142047
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8129142047
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.79 inches

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Sumit Agarwal, Managing Director of the MLA Group of Industries, Kanpur, was born in 1975. After completing a five-year integrated course in Chemistry and a minor in management from IIT Kanpur, he is now managing a group of chemical manufacturing industries in Kanpur (www.mlagroup.com).

His first book, The Four Patriots, a bestseller, a fast-paced patriotic action thriller, was published by Rupa Publications. It was endorsed by over a dozen celebrities and public figures. The author’s stories subtly convey a message, inspiring people to work towards a better tomorrow.

His second book, War of Brotherhoods is another hair-raising action thriller based on international terrorism. Set in two time zones, a 100 years apart, the book has a mystic setting and will keep you glued to the end.

Sumit also runs PRERNA, a non-governmental organization dedicated to developing a stronger India.

He is also a music composer, lyricist, singer, actor and writer. His music videos can be viewed on his YouTube Channel, Sumit Agarwal, or on his website (www.sumitagarwal.net) Spotify, Gaana and Jio.

You can also connect with the author via

Facebook: sumitsvoice and sumit.agarwal.969300/

Twitter: TheFourPatriots

Email: info@mlagroup.com / md@mlagroup.com

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Shweta Sharma

The mention of Chakravyuh in the story intensifies the plot and I liked the way how every scene of the novel is ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017

ABOUT THE BOOK
Varun, Salman, Raghav and Aditya are the four lead characters from the book 'The Four Patriots'. All of the four protagonists come from different backgrounds, ranging from an NRI software engineer; a CEO, to a politician. All of them meet by destiny and lead us to an optimistic journey of changes in a country with a patriotic mindset.
The book has a unique concept of patriotism and idealism, which may or may not be accomplished in reality. But, how well we try is all that matters.

In the chaos of anti-nationalist slogans in JNU or the leftists' innumerable tries for bringing absurd changes, Sumit tried to write a story that gives an idea as to what can be done to resolve the issues.

REVIEW
The story flows with an interesting pace and Sumit's connecting writing style makes it worth reading. The mention of Chakravyuh in the story intensifies the plot and I liked the way how every scene of the novel is either starting or reaching the end with an awe.

My favorite quote from the novel is-
"Patriotism means to stand by the people, not to stand by the party.”
(I did not mention Shashi Tharoor or any other politician around this quote)

The title clearly depicts the genre of the book.
Book cover is also going well according to the story revealing the four protagonists.

Anyway, the characterization is done quite brilliantly and narration is quite easy to follow.
The hard work and patience that author must have invested in writing this novel is quite visible.

I don't know how realistic the predicitions in this novel can turn out to be, but I am quite sure it is the lost hope that author wanted to disseminate among the youth.
Well you know, "Hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of the things. And, no good thing ever dies." (The Shawshank Redemption movie)

All in all, a well written contemporary thriller by Sumit Agarwal.

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Khushi Bhatt

Aditya lost his love Alina from Australia because Alina's dad didn't wanted her ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018

It is said"Patriotism is not short,frenzied outbursts of emotion,but the tranquil and steady dedication of lifetime".
We all talk about Constitution,changes that need to be incorporated but how many of us have actually worked towards it?Very few right.And how many of us have supported them who is bringing or taking initiative to bring the change?Very few again .Right?.
The book is divided into 2 parts.The book revolves around the story of 4 men namely-Aditya, Varun,Salman and Raghav.It is about how there is Nexus in their life.
Aditya lost his love Alina from Australia because Alina's dad didn't wanted her daughter to marry a guy from such country where the Constitution or the law in our country have loopholes.
Varun being a software expert wanted to bring the change in the judicial system.
Salman was the CEO of a coffee joint but was orphan and was raised by the Hindu couple.
Raghav was connected to the political background and was initially alloted Education department but his honesty and step to bring some change was becoming barrier and resultantly he was transferred.
The 2nd part of the book deals with"New India" which is vision .How this people brought the change.Whether the system changed or not?What happened to these 4 men?
To find out all the answers read this book

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016

Well, that was something !

The best book I read this year on patroitism.
A thrilling ride it was!

Four young super excited men who are ready to do anything for their country's sake, take you on an unforgettable journey.
Their willingness to serve the country without any expectations will inspire a loads of people.

Set in the future years, the narration is exciting and keeps you stick to the scene without flinching.
You read a book that is well-researched and ponder to yourself 'where was it till now?'.

The characters are portrayed beautifully. I enjoyed knowing each of them.
The future technology added the science fiction genre to the novel.

The issues raised by the author are concern of the country and it's impressive that he has not stopped just there. He went on providing practical solutions after solutions to remove the barriers in the development of the nation.

The author's vigorous dedication to this story is motivating. At the end of the day I felt that these kind of books should be written more.

I know it for sure that the dream the author has seen while writing this book and the strong message he has tried to convey, would reach each and every youngster in the country.

Verdict : If you want to see what moving things some sensible men do, when they love their country, your destination is here.

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rdgreat

A brilliant portrayal of patriotic spirit of four determined individuals to transform the country.

Reviewed in India on March 31, 2017

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The four patriots review

The book FOUR PATRIOTS by an IITian (IIT-K) cum Industrialist Sumit Agarwal is a patriotic a story ..
story
about transformation of our country that we all love to hear,
about the destination of our country we all long to see,
and about the new freedom struggle to free our country from dirty politics,that we all love to participate in.

As the author acknowledges the the four patriots or the the four protagonists in this stroy
are not completely fictitious...as there are in fact such remarkable people in the Author's acquaintances
and friend-circle.

Each and every one of us, at least at some point in our life, ..in school,college,..with friends or . at dining table at home,
must have debated about the state of affairs in our country.. and particularly about why India, despite being rich
in natural resources and brain power, has not been able to beat the rest of the world, or at least beat our neighboring China,
be it in political and economical affairs, or sports or make a mark in world affairs and make its presence
felt at world forums?and resented about the current state of India despite the fact that India once ruled the world
in ancient times..in spirituality,science,commerce and what not?

The book book traces the lives of four such people like you and me, who, fed up with the current deplorable state of affairs,
set forth on transforming the country itself.
Indeed a big task.Do they succeed in their efforts?and how do they do that.
That forms the main plot of this exciting novel.

The author Sumit Agarwal used his on-campus experience at IIT-Kanpur to write
a nice love story (with a twist!) with one of the main protagonists in the lead.
Likewise the author builds up the background to the main story from the personal experiences(bitter
ones that made them rebel against the system)of the remaining three
protagonists.These background-building stories are very nicely composed and are delightful indeed..based on romance, humor,sentiments,
and the importance of human relations, and the often forgotten traditional values.

Coming to the main story....

The prologue is set in 2022, August 15, Prime Minister's Independence speech..
and there is a murder attempt on the good working PM...will he survive?Will the four patriots come to his rescue?
I am not disclosing.. discover yourself.
The main plot is:
Fate brings the four patriots together at a crossroads,
pushing these unlikely heroes out of their comfort zones
to fight a seemingly unstoppable evil force which wants
to hold our country captive. The four companions, who have
always had each other’s back, will now come face-to-face with
the biggest challenge of their lives—a labyrinthine plot rife with
perilous twists and wicked turns. With the nation’s future at stake,
will they be able to destroy the Chakravyuh intricately laid down by
the enemies of India? Will they come out of it alive?

This is the story of the four patriots who have changed the mindset of the
common Indian."Iss desh ka kuch nahin ho sakta"
has been replaced with pride and faith in the system.They have been
through hell to make this happen.

The writing style and the flow is quite natural and
each page in this book is quite enjoyable.

The author Sumit Agrawal,an IIT-K(anpur) graduate feels that
if good people consider politics as a career option, we'd soon see good times for India.
I think we are already seeing good things happen in India.

This novel is a brilliant portrayal of patriotic spirit of four determined individuals to transform the country.
Read this story and get inspired and be part of the new nation building process.

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Dimple Singh

A Book That Has Served It's Purpose Very Well

Reviewed in India on May 8, 2017

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Book: The Four Patriots

Publishers: Rupa Publications India

ISBN-13: 9788129142047

Number of Pages: 296

“If you have a dream in life, you have to work towards it. No matter how unreal and distant it seems.”

The Four Patriots by Sumit Agarwal is a contemporary political thriller with a mixture of ingredients like romance, friendship, patriotism and many social issues related to our nation, India. The author has brought forth the dirty politics of India and it’s corrupt system. With sparks of inspiration the author has tried to portray that how every individual can make a lot of difference in eradicating dirt out of our country and purifying evilness to revive the country with patriotism and humanity.

Blurb:

Have you ever fallen victim to the system? Felt humiliated and helpless? Have you fought back?
Meet four such patriots: Varun, an NRI software engineer; Salman, CEO of Coffee Moments; Raghav, a virtuous politician and Aditya, an altruistic businessman.
Fate brings these four lives together at a crossroads, pushing these unlikely heroes out of their comfort zones to fight a seemingly unstoppable evil force which wants to hold our country captive. The four companions, who have always had each other’s back, will now come face-to-face with the biggest challenge of their lives—a labyrinthine plot rife with perilous twists and wicked turns. With the nation’s future at stake, will they be able to destroy the Chakravyuh intricately laid down by the enemies of India? Will they come out of it alive?

Review:

The lucid language of the book made it a good read. The way the author has connected the past events with present happenings was also praiseworthy and catchy. Despite of lucid language and flashbacks there were a few negative points about the book that acted as a hurdle to my flow of reading the book. There were many segments in which the book had long dialogues and descriptions. At times a short and precise dialogue is better than a detailed one. There were many irrelevant characters in the story. There were a few grammatical errors too. The female characters had no significance in the story. This book was more like a script of a Bollywood film. Overall the presentation was average.

The book’s major motive was to inspire every Indian to fight against the corrupted system and work towards the welfare of the nation with a selfless attitude and this book has served it’s purpose well. The cover page and title were apt to the story. The blurb was very well penned down and attracts millions of readers towards the book. I would recommend this book to all those who feel that ‘Iss Desh Ka Kuch Nhi Ho Sakta’ and want some inspiration to serve the country.

Ratings:

Cover Page: 4/5

Title: 4/5

Plot: 3/5

Writing and Presentation: 2.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Enakshi J

Amidst dirty politics, emotional melodrama and mysterious settings

Reviewed in India on May 3, 2017

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Enthralling, engaging and interesting- this is what comes to your mind when you finish this book. ‘The Four Patriots’ reminds you of the old school movies that portrayed patriotism in youth, say for instance, Rang De Basanti, Nayak, A Wednesday, Lagaan, Dangal, etc. Though some parts in the book might seem a recap of some movies, yet the story is fast paced and coherently knitted.

‘The Four Patriots’ is about four friends who lived their childhood under different circumstances, but destiny brought them together in the field of politics to make the change happen. They set out to be that change and alter the face of the nation. Amidst dirty politics, emotional melodrama and mysterious settings, they decide to raise their voices and take a stand. The lengthy monologues and the overdose of government and political influence might act as a turn-off. Time and again one can come across grammatical errors which reflects poor editing skills. I found the sentence formation baffling because what could be explained in less words was written in long complex sentences.

Lucid language makes the content comprehensible. The relation of the past with the present situation of the characters is commendable. But still there were things that remained questionable. Everything happened so easily like there was no challenge for the protagonists at all. On the other hand, it is important for us, as readers, to realize that fiction itself is supposed to consist of things/ situations that are hypothetical.

Overall, ‘The Four Patriots’ is a good read. The suspense and the execution of the plot will keep the attention of the readers bound. The blurb of the story is apt and very precise. It builds up interest of the readers and forces them to turn the pages of the book. The characterization is perfect. The cover of the book is thrilling. The title is catchy.

Best wishes to the author!

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Nandana

A no nonsense, serious, inspiring and amazing read.

Reviewed in India on March 13, 2017

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Yes, there are young patriots in real life but by what I read, watch or know I don't suppose they are even a tiny bit like the patriots in this book. I badly wish for good young patriots in our corrupt governing system they call "Government". This book has given me a new wish to make every time I pray! The story starts of with a glimpse into the lives of the 4 patriots Aditya, Salman, Varun and Raghav just about the time of their graduation. Their graduation, placements, work, new life etc. Everybody expect Raghav come from non-political backgrounds and are smart, intelligent and highly capable individuals.

Raghav has his roots sunk deep in politics due to his family background yet his roots are deeper even when ethics, honesty and duty is concerned. Politics is not politics to him but it's an honor, responsibility and a duty he is more than willing to give his life for.

Aditya and Varun find their way into politics through being a part of NGO's and stuff. During their course of working life they come across incidents that directly shoots them into the world of corrupt bureaucracy which compels them to put their heads and hearts into making the country a better place.

Salman, oh this poor boy! He has seen deaths piling in his life. He just couldn't control the urge to dive into a governing system that he wants to change badly. He does have anger issues which makes him aggressive in ways of dealing with issues but considering the kind of incidents he has come across, I don't blame him.

All these guys, with no relation to each other come together for a greater purpose. How? Now that's where the writer does his magic. I have loads of good things to say about the writing style I might even run out of space! :/ The stories are all shown in parts but not continuously. First, 4 chapters of glimpses in to each of their lives. Then again 4 more chapters that continue but with a gap of a few years, then another 4 chapters after another few years and so it goes on until politics brings them all together. This book is so organised, I am baffled. The characters' transition into politics is so smooth and brilliant. Their stories are serious, meaningful, inspiring and the attention to details is just impeccable. The political events and incidents are all relatable and seems completely real. There knowledge and ideas are totally practical and applicable. It looks like there is no fiction in it anywhere. It's completely possible to have such characters in real which makes the book even more relatable. There is no drama or any unnecessary distractions which is just perfect for a book of such genre. There is also love and just the right amount of story space for it too. I find such prioritization important and even rare in writing. There is a lot of politics and governance in this book so I wouldn't say one could just breeze through. You have sit down to really get into the process. The slower you read the more you are inspired and amazed.

The writing and story line has given no reason for me to take away even half a star so I give it 5/5.

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Reviewed in India on November 8, 2023

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Lovely reading material....... interesting flow of events

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