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One Night @ The Call Center follows six friends—Shyam, Priyanka, Esha, Vroom, Radhika, and Military Uncle—as they navigate a chaotic night shift in Gurgaon during the Thanksgiving season in America. This contemporary fiction dives into the pressures of modern work life, the pull between personal dreams and family expectations, and the enduring power of friendship. Ideal for both young adults and adult readers who love character-driven stories about growing up in a rapidly changing India, the tone stays warm, hopeful, and introspective, with moments of humor that brighten the darker corners of ambition.
Told through Shyam's eyes, One Night @ The Call Center is a tightly woven narrative that places you in the glow of the call center, where every phone ring carries a choice. The story moves from the bustling office to a train journey from Kanpur to Delhi, and then into a night that reshapes the characters' sense of self. The writing is warm and intimate, balancing vivid dialogue with inner reflections to draw you close to each character's hopes, fears, and stubborn resilience. An extraordinary call arrives from none other than God, a provocative moment that invites reflection without derailing the human scale of the story.
As a fictional portrait of young professionals negotiating love, loyalty, and the weight of expectations, the book explores themes such as disillusionment, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the quiet courage it takes to pursue a meaningful life. The pace feels natural, the scenes evocative of the claustrophobic energy of a high-pressure work culture, and the friendships offer light amid the strain. If you enjoy character-driven journeys that illuminate everyday life in contemporary India, this is the kind of story that stays with you long after the last page is turned.
After finishing One Night @ The Call Center, readers gain a deeper understanding of the quiet struggles shaping a generation, a renewed appreciation for friendship, and a sense of resilience that comes from facing real-world pressures together. This story leaves you hopeful and thoughtful about your own choices and the power of connection to light the way forward.
Product Details
Author
Chetan Bhagat
Publisher
Rupa & Co.
Language
English
SKU
BK0337912
ISBN
9788129135506
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 295
₹ 250
15% Off