{"product_id":"show-business","title":"Show Business by SHASHI THAROOR","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShow Business\u003c\/em\u003e is a satirical novel that delves into the glitzy yet morally ambiguous world of Bollywood.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe story follows Ashok Banjara, a charismatic but morally dubious Bollywood superstar whose life mirrors the formulaic and often absurd narratives of the films he stars in.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs Ashok's career skyrockets, he becomes entangled in a web of love affairs, political ambitions, and personal betrayals.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel employs a cinematic narrative structure, using \"takes\" and flashbacks to mirror the episodic nature of film storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough this lens, Tharoor critiques the illusions of fame, the commodification of identity, and the blurred lines between reality and performance in both cinema and politics.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book is a sharp commentary on the spectacle of modern life and the human desire for recognition and power.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journals.openedition.org\/ces\/9270?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/journals.openedition.org\/ces\/9270?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eAbout the Author: Shashi Tharoor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShashi Tharoor\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian author, politician, and former diplomat, known for his eloquent writing and incisive commentary on contemporary issues.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn in 1956, Tharoor served as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations before entering Indian politics.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe has represented the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in the Indian Parliament since 2009.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTharoor's literary works span fiction, non-fiction, and short stories, with notable books including \u003cem data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eThe Great Indian Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eAn Era of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eRiot: A Love Story\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis writing often explores themes of post-colonial identity, Indian politics, and the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTharoor is recognized for his command of the English language and his ability to blend humor with serious social critique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274691244289,"sku":"2R3FURIM9-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/bySHASHITHAROOR_Author.jpg?v=1657884580","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/show-business","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}