Author: Saugata Chakraborty
Publisher: Redgrab Books
I was provided a media copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
What would you do when life keeps throwing curveballs at you?
Is your existence feeling a bit... predictable? Do the words
""chore list"" make you contemplate a permanent nap? If the
thrill of alphabetizing your spice rack has worn off, you desperately need
Mostly Mundane in your life. This isn't your standard how-to,
find-your-purpose, or unlock-inner-peace self-help drivel. Prepare to have your
mind delightfully scrambled by the sheer brilliance of the utterly ordinary.
Mostly Mundane exposes the hidden hilarity waiting in the shadows of your
routine. From the existential implications of facing a not so amused life
skills teacher in a PTM to a weekend eating out going awry, this book turns the
everyday into an epic adventure filled with side-splitting absurdity. Imagine
this: Pondering the evolutionary significance of toothpaste while brushing
those pearly. Chuckling at the existential crisis of a wrinkled shirt.
Experiencing an internal monologue worthy of Shakespeare while waiting for the
microwave. Think you've seen it all? Think again. Mostly Mundane will revamp your
perspective and remind you that laughter is lurking in even the most mundane
corners of life. If you're ready for a gut-busting shift from blah to
brilliant, ditch the self-improvement manuals and dive into the world of Mostly
Mundane. Your funny bone (and your sanity) will thank you.
Mostly Mundane is a book that, at the first glance, looks like a collection of normal short stories with a common central character, but as you keep reading, you discover some amazing life altering guidance in the stories. Through the central character Shantilal, the author tackles some important points in one’s life such as exploring a business, hobby or how to move ahead if you lose your job. The positive theme of the book keeps you turning the pages and find out more about Shantilal and his antics. Another good thing about the book is that the stories are crisp and the message is subtly told and there is no point which reads preachy. I was happily reminded of my experience reading Malgudi Days, and with this happy remembrance, it was even more fun. The storytelling is very engaging and the writing is very polished. Saugata manages to keep you guessing the endings, and not for a single story was I able to predict what was going to happen next.
Coming to the characters, Shantilal is created with an image of your
friendly neighborhood uncle who comes up with interesting things to do every
day. The character development is interesting, and with each chapter, you see
that while there are lessons that Shantilal learns and teaches us as well, the
core of his character does not change and he remains this lovable character
that we meet on the first page. The secondary characters in each story are
beautifully crafted, and I was thoroughly amazed by the characters of Mr. Gupta
and Tiwari.
Overall, this is a highly recommended book and my advice would be to read
it slowly and not go by the number of pages. The book scores a 4.88/5 for me.
Get a copy of the book on Amazon India.
I also had a discussion on the book with my buddies, which you can check out here on Instagram!
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