12 Years: My Messed-Up Love Story

12 Years: My Messed-up Love Story is a contemporary Indian fiction romance novel by Chetan Bhagat. The story revolves around a complex relationship between two protagonists: a 33-year-old struggling stand-up comic who is divorced and a 21-year-old rising star in private equity who has never had a boyfriend. The narrative explores their contrasting lives, backgrounds, and the challenges they face due to their different social and personal circumstances. The book offers a mix of humor, emotional depth, and cultural nuances set in modern India, focusing on themes of love, aspirations, and self-discovery over a span of twelve years.