“By Mistake” positioned as the ‘un-official bestseller not-by-mistake’ on a pre-launch promotional exercise has surprised critiques and readers alike. No, no, no—not readers just critiques. The critiques had written-off the ‘rather-slim’ novel as a ‘chicklit romance’, ‘another Chetan Bhagat masquerade’ or even the high-voltage, as-honest-as-it-gets write-up on the book—‘it’s a Mills & Boon from a male perspective.’
Truly, it doesn’t get as pretentious as that. With just sixty days into the ...

A very strong characterization and an eye for aesthetics makes this book absolutely a "must read" and I truly loved his magnanimous use of vivid adjectives and backdrops! Keep up the good work, Viveik!

If you are looking for a book with an incomparable storyline and landmark idea, this book is not for you. It does not take you by storm. But it takes you slowly and surely like the autumn breeze, calm and relaxing...and often refreshing. The characters gradually take you in their clutches just as the vibrant depiction of an Indian lifestyle does.

The realistic depiction of Lucknow, the portrayal of the contrasting wave lengths between the generations, the clashes in Kavita's mind and the po...

The beauty of the book lies in the story telling. Words have been weaved magically into the story. The amazing portrayal of characters and the witty liners keeps us awe struck. I salute him for the wonderful piece of work he has given to hungry readers like me. In the last few years, we had seen less of the beauty of English language, the act of playing with words is something we get to see in ‘By Mistake. There’s one really amazing section of ‘Shantanu speak’ in every chapter where we get to...

Dear Friends, this is my first review ever....
"BY MISTAKE.". is an extremely accomplished first Novel of Mr. Pandit. One of the most profoundly affecting novel i have read in a long time .
It is a love story indeed which revolves around the childhood love of Shantanu & kavita .The book has struck a chord.It has been beautifully nuanced.The eloquent, Striking lucid style of the writer (Mr. Pandit) does justice to the reader . Over all i would say a MUST READ book for all ages.
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That Vivek Pandit is a writer “By Mistake” has been rubbished by his readers already….a master of words and a beautiful craftsman of sentences Vivek is a writer by choice…and , that is a good new for us…book lovers!!

The way, the master writer has guided his protagonist through the pages of his debut novel makes it look like have been penned by a veteran. Shantanu’s jilted and complicated love life makes him instantly relate with his readers. When “Shantanu Speaks”, he does it through a wel...

'By Mistake' is as refreshing as the morning mist. The riveting narration stirs your deep inside and strikes a definite chord, with its unassuming characters and nostalgic love it takes you down memory lane on a subtle humorous ride and before you realize you find yourself relishing the joy of eternal love and undying hope.

Viveik Pandit comes across as a remarkable writer who has carved a niche for himself in the contemporary Indian English writing space.

In breath.. caught silence ...a story blinks awake !!! It could be your story ..my story ..such is the soft thud like impact of 'By Mistake' by Viveik Pandit .... Is it a love story ?? ...or is it tryst with destiny ?? ..Is it obeisance to 'Lucknow ki sarzameen' ??.....or a befitting tribute to it's 'alma mater'??...or is it story excellently woven by a master craftsman to show us that our lives would be so very small ,so dim and mute without our dreams ,the sound and stretch of them, the pow...

my first review ever and it's for By Mistake.. The book is a quick read of some 200 pages revealing to us a slice of Shantanu, the protagonist's, life.. i started it and read right through lunch.. Viveik Pandit's wit, sense of humour and his ability to have kept it real were really the main reasons why i could not keep it down.
what i really loved about the book were the sections marked Shanatanu speak, the extremely private thoughts of the protagonist, there is a very brilliant honest eleme...

Fresh start good storyline one can read the novel and finish it while going in a bus or train. The last pages will give u a pleasant smile Mr Pandit has done a very good job and he will give a good competition to other authors for sure in due course of time.