"Unreal Elections" by C. S. Krishna & Karthik Lakshman. This book is published by Penguin Books in 2014 and has 298 pages. Both the authors have done their management education from IIM Ahmedabad. This book was Ravi's recommendation.
It's a political satire, parody and fiction about 2014 general elections in India and buildup to the elections. Authors have taken the real events and presented them with the imaginary and fictionalized reasons, behaviors and behind the scene drama to make it a riveting read. Authors have used real politicians, bureaucrats and TV personalities as characters in this book. Although we all know the outcome of general election (BJP's win), it's the journey that authors have charted is immensely enjoyable. They have also introduced a superhero V-man who fights against corruption.
How is it fictionalized? Who is the mysterious V-man? What is Modi's secret? Who is the unrecognized savior of India?
Some of the incidents make you laugh, some tickle you and you salute the authors for some. Authors have used the personality traits and exaggerated them to create humor. Manmohan Singh is mistaken for a wax statute. Sonia conducts musial chair for cabinet reshuffle and to drop ministers. Manmohan Singh does not attend office & meetings for 6 months and his absence is not even noticed. Modi and Amit Shah open Champaign to celebrate victory in Gujarat upon hearing that Rahul will campaign for Congress. Sonia's innovative punishment to Railway minister Bansal for getting involved in a mini scam.
Authors have demonstrated their command over English, their keen observation, witty commentary, vivid imagination. Even the featured personalities would not help chuckling if they read the book.
In order not to make the end mundane, authors have given a big twist to the tale in the end. This would please all the aggrieved parties.
A thoroughly entertaining book. A must read.
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