This book titled Reflections of Contemporary Realities in Chetan Bhagat’s Works finds the attitude of the novelist to bring reformation and reorientation in the contemporary social systems through elevating the flaws and follies of the society and its systems. Bhagat through his works tries to bring awareness in the contemporary society to put an end to the societal evil practices. His revolutionary voice and appeal expose his zeal for nation’s building and youth concern for the fulfilment of their passions and ambitions, as they are the future resources of the nation for its prosperity as super power. Bhagat’s novels reveal the need for transformation of the society towards globalization simultaneously they remind the boundaries of liberty and freedom of the young generation.
This book tries to explore the different major contemporary realities such as impact of globalization, independent behaviour of the youth, political & religious hypocrisy, cultural conflict, faulty education system, corruption in educational field, contrast between the rural and the urban societies, human relationships, philosophy of life and national integrity. It also explores some minor themes such as search for identity, liberty, modernization, optimism, inter-caste marriage, passive politics and struggle for existence. Bhagat suggests different solutions to each of the burning issues through his novels.