Life Over Two Beers And Other Stories - Book Review

“Life Over Two Beers And Other Stories” is a compelling collection of stories that navigate through the so-called ‘ordinary’ or ‘working-class’ people of, mostly, Indian society; a book written by none other than the renowned Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. 

With so many instances of phases to experience in a country like India, Sanjeev strings a magnificent yet soothing narrative to each of his stories. The relatability factor is what fuels the essence predominantly, giving the readers an even more immersive experience. 

From corporate employees to villagers struggling to earn pennies, the stories offer a peek into multiple perspectives of the conservative working class of India. 

The first story itself, “The Used-Car Salesman”, speaks of how a man, after exiling from his job in England, gets back on top of the ladder, or rather, how he gets back to his climbing and finds a different alternative to his job life and becomes an influencing speaker or figure, so to speak. 

It’s often heartwarming to read stories that resonate with a normal man’s life. The intricacies are touched upon in a way that proclaims normalities through a simpler lens.

The narratives are told with a sense of wit, which makes the read even more enjoyable. Indian readers, especially, would get an overwhelming feeling of ‘life’ throughout the read because the visibility of what’s happening around them is put into words via different people’s experiences, whether real or fictional. 

Narratives And Dynamics

The narratives are mostly built around the lives of normal ‘Indian’ individuals mostly, with several dynamics embedded in them, such as nostalgia, love, loss, relationships, work, etc. 

“Life Over Two Beers” is a tiny masterpiece that delves into a person’s story who loses his job during a financial crisis. Since then, how his life takes route is truly very interesting. 

Another notable story is a very short one called “The Caretaker”. A witty touch of humor is added that sort of suits the older generations to read. 

There isn’t specifically an age group that is eligible to read this, but the stories based around here mostly satisfy the mature ones. 

Conclusion

Conclusively, this book provides a beautiful and wholesome read or a calm view as opposed to different genres. A short yet convincing kind of satisfaction to lighten one’s day with a cup of hot coffee in one hand and this book in the other.  

Written By - L.A.Adithya 

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