The Orange Hangover by Rahul Saini is one of the few refreshing books I have read in the past few months. I usually don't judge a book by its cover. But look at this one-It is bright and likeable. So, I plunged ahead into the book earnestly. And thankfully, it didn't disappoint me at all.
Rishabh Suri is an architect who works at Gurgaon. The story starts off when Rishabh (I'll call him Rish from now on, okay?) is going through a rough phase in his life. The relationship with his girl-friend Superna has fallen apart, he has suffered from malaria, dengue et al. So, he quits his job to gain his health and returns to his home-town. Ah yes, I almost forgot-He also meets a ravishing journalist, Natasha at a party in Gurgaon, before he leaves for his hometown.
Right from the moment he arrives home, nosy fat aunties enquire about his job and matrimonial plans. But Rish is hardly in a position to answer them. Superna has left him for good and he does not have a passion for architecture anymore. He tries to find out what he truly wants out of life and after a few weeks, lands at a job in a creepy office where he is supposed to draft designs by hand!
The biggest plus of this book is its story-line. Of course, it does not have a plot that is quite different from the other books. But the treatment is very unique and that is what makes this book interesting. The author's portrayal of Rish as someone who tries to discover his inner self and passion deserves a thumbs up. Rahul should also be hugely applauded for addressing the issue of child labor and child trafficking in this book. With his social commitment, Rish is definitely a role model of sorts.
Bottom-line: The Orange Hangover makes for a good evening read. It is devoid of many cliches that we come across in the numerous books flooding the Indian market. Three cheers to the author for penning a neat and crisp entertainer!
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