Good sketch of quirks of call center operations (start work at 9pm, company Qualis to commute, American names, accent training etc). Somewhat predictable. Main story line is of two agents who fell in love, fell out of love, she decides to marry an NRI who works at Microsoft, he pines for her, they eventually reconnect after a near-fatal car accident. (Similar to "Just Married" movie.) Best conceit is that during the accident they get a phone call from God who tells them to take responsibility for their own lives and dare to live the life they want etc.
[Best review: "His books retail at the right price point for "timepass", the characters are immediately identifiable and the writing is fast-paced, smooth and undemanding. He writes for a generation that sees very few reflections of its aims, heartbreaks and language in contemporary literature." - Nilanjana Roy, Business Standard]
2.5*
(June 2008)
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