Do you prefer fiction that escapes reality 🌌 or stories that feel uncomfortably real? 📖
What’s one fiction book that stayed with you long after the last page?
Name of Book: How To Make Enemies And Offend People
Author: G Sampath
Publisher: Viking
Publication Date: 15 Sep 2013
No. of Pages: 223
Format: Digital
Ever since the Radia tapes were leaked, my wife has been extremely upset. I tried to reason with her. ‘Believe me,’ I said, ‘I did talk to Niira Radia. Is it my fault that my conversation with her has not been leaked?’
Often described as ‘the funniest ever writer to have come out of trans-Yamuna Delhi in the 75–77kg category’, G. Sampath launches a hilarious counter-offensive against perpetually offense-taking offensive people and issues in this small but potent volume. From Ajay Devgn’s nipples to his wife’s real estate ambitions, Arnab Goswami’s special powers to male virgins’ special problems, sari-obsessed women to pesticide-obsessed farmers, Sampath runs his vampire-like fingernails across the private obsessions and public frustrations of the Indian Everyman. Wily old genius that he is, where you expect him to draw blood, he draws a chuckle.
My Opinion
How To Make Enemies And Offend People by G Sampath is a sharp satirical take on modern society that boldly challenges norms. It may offend some, but its twisted humor holds up a striking mirror to reality. I found it incredibly refreshing and engaging. The book constantly brings a smile, even while tackling serious issues. The most powerful moment for me was its critique of how society often values a woman’s virginity over basic humanity.
Name of Book: The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad
Author: Twinkle Khanna
Publisher: Juggernaut
Publication Date: 13 Aug 2021
No. of Pages: 233
Format: Digital
A young girl transforms her village with an idea. At 68, Noni Appa is drawn to a married man. Bablu Kewat becomes obsessed with sanitary napkins, and a young woman keeps checking the weather as she plans each of her 5 weddings. Funny, observant and wise, this is storytelling at its most irresistible.
My Opinion
The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad by Twinkle Khanna is a thoughtful work of fiction, perfect for beginners. The first three stories are beautifully written, highlighting themes of social responsibility, sisterhood, and a woman’s inner dilemmas. Each story feels heartfelt and meaningful. The final story, which inspired the film Pad Man, adds a powerful and socially relevant touch, making the collection both engaging and impactful.
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