Books like One Night at the Call Center by Chetan Bhagat
In Chetan Bhagat’s humorous romance, six colleagues—Shyam, Priyanka, Esha, Vroom, Radhika, and the enigmatic Military Uncle—work the night shift at an Indian call center that supports a U.S. appliance firm. Each protagonist faces personal turmoils: Shyam grapples with a breakup, Priyanka’s mother arranges a distant marriage, Esha dreams of runway fame, Vroom wrestles with idealism, Radhika discovers her husband's infidelity, and Military Uncle remains a solitary figure. As the team strives to maintain composure under a demanding boss, a busy Thanksgiving evening in America forces the call center into chaos. One extraordinary call completely reshapes their viewpoints and futures.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Authors: Chetan Bhagat
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