One Night @ the Call Center
Author: Chetan Bhagat Genre: Fiction, Romance Novel Traits: Humour, Introspection Language: English Publisher: Rupa Publications Click image to be redirected to BUY The novel begins with a prologue where the author meets a young girl on a train from Kanpur to Delhi. She tells him a story, which becomes the basis of the novel. The story revolves around six call center employees working at 'Connexions' in Gurgaon, Haryana, and takes place over one night. The protagonist, Shyam Mehra (alias Sam Marcy), narrates the story, which explores themes of unfulfilled ambitions, insecurities, lost love, financial struggles, and frustrating work culture. The characters' struggles and relatable issues make the novel engaging. The author also portrays the life of a lonely old man through the character of Military Uncle. The story ends on a happy note, teaching readers to be courageous and make changes in their lives. ...