When I picked Five Point Someone as the topic for my presentation, it wasn’t just about discussing a bestselling novel. It was about diving into a story that shaped an entire generation’s view of college, friendship, and what success really means. Let’s break it down. The Heart of the Story Five Point Someone is a novel by Chetan Bhagat that takes us inside the lives of three friends-Hari, Ryan, and Alok-who study at IIT, one of India’s most prestigious institutions. But here’s the thing: they’re not the toppers. They’re average. “Five-point-something” GPA holders. In a place obsessed with ranks and grades, they’re considered failures. And that’s exactly what makes the story hit home. It’s not a fairy tale of toppers winning gold medals. It’s real. Relatable. Raw. It talks about what most students actually go through-parent pressure, broken dreams, late-night chai, reckless ideas, love, and the terrifying fear of not being “good enough.” From Book to Blockbuster: 3 Idiots Now, if...