Book Summary:
One Night @ the Call Center by Chetan Bhagat is a contemporary novel that revolves around the lives of six employees working in a call center in Gurgaon, India. The story is set during one night when the characters face various challenges in their personal and professional lives.
The narrative is centered around the interactions between the six main characters: Shyam, Priyanka, Varun, Esha, Raghav, and Military Uncle. Each of them is dealing with a different aspect of life — love, career dissatisfaction, family pressure, or self-identity. The plot takes a dramatic turn when they receive a phone call from God, which leads them to rethink their lives and aspirations. The novel explores themes of modern-day youth struggles, aspirations, relationships, and the influence of technology and corporate life.
At the heart of the story, Bhagat delves into the transformation of ordinary characters who, despite facing personal and professional crises, find solutions, make decisions, and come to terms with their futures.
About the Author:
Chetan Bhagat is an Indian author, screenwriter, and motivational speaker known for his popular novels that resonate with young Indians. Born on April 22, 1974, in New Delhi, Bhagat is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. His novels often focus on the challenges and aspirations of India's youth, and he is known for his simple and relatable writing style.
Bhagat’s books, including Five Point Someone, 2 States, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, and Half Girlfriend, have become bestsellers and have been adapted into Bollywood films. His works have sparked conversations about modern Indian society, youth, and the pressures of education, career, and relationships. Bhagat is also an outspoken columnist and public speaker, contributing to debates on youth issues and social change in India.
