Book Review: Been There Bungled That by Paddy Rangappa (originally posted on IndiaBookStore)

Book - Been There Bungled That by Paddy Rangappa
Published - 2013, Penguin Books
Rating- 2/5

The review was originally posted on IndiaBookStore on 14 December, 2013.

Excerpt from my review- 

Been There Bungled That written by Paddy Rangappa is a story about Jagannath Srinivasan, who is fondly referred to as Jags. Jags is a caricature; we know many like him who set out to conquer the world, feeling superior with degrees from IIT and IIM rolled under their arms.

 

He decides the course of his career based on what is considered to be right (read: popular) instead of introspecting and identifying what he wishes to do, again a very common phenomenon which we all have seen. So Jags jumps from one industry to another, following the opinions of everyone but himself.  The book traces Jags’ journey and tries to present everyday situations in a light and humorous tone.

Besides the central character Jags, there is hardly any other character that has been fleshed out well. His parents, wife, kids, immediate bosses, and a few friends have been mentioned a few times. But for the most part, it’s Jags who is narrating the story, talking about himself, or explaining his point of view.

Read my full review of Been There Bungled That here on IndiaBookStore.