Anecdotes of a White-Collared Slave-Aashish Gupta

Book: Anecdotes of a White-Collared Slave
Author: Aashish Gupta
Publisher: Vishwakarma Publications

Do you have a story about your workplace that you would like to narrate?

Anecdotes of a White Collared Slave by Aashish Gupta is a satirical story set in a KPO where our protagonist throws light on the shadow that lies under the shiny exterior of the corporate world. A journey of every white-collared employee, the book focuses on the ups and downs of a corporate setup, and how people develop various coping mechanisms to deal with it.

The storytelling in the book is interesting and the author has used the tool of satire to its fullest extent. Using the setup of a KPO, he takes his time as he sets the background of the office and the environment. The events are well described, and I liked the way he treated the whole plot of the story. The chapters are nicely divided and the way the story unfolds keeps the reader hooked. The language of the book is simple and easy to understand. The climax was something I didn’t expect and the way it was crafted is quite commendable.

The characters in the book are detailed and fit well into the plot of the story. The character of Atmaramani was something that really liked, especially the way his story is explored. Another interesting aspect of the story is the individuality of each of the character and the quirks that each of them bring to the table. Aashish has managed to keep the focus on each of the aspects of the corporate life through the characters he has painted.

Overall, the book is an interesting read and if you are a part of the corporate world, you would enjoy reading it. The book scores a 4.13/5 for me.

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