SUCH IS LIFE, SONALI

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Today, we will be talking about the book, "Such is life, Sonali" by Shailja Shah Purohit.

BLURB:
Sonali, a Content Head at a corporate in New Delhi, struggles to get her life in order. At work, she battles gossip-mongers, rivals, and deadlines, while at home, she placates two demanding children and an increasingly estranged husband. Things change when Karan, the new – and charming –Marketing Head enters her life and sways her female colleagues one after the other. Sonali doesn’t understand what everyone else sees in him and she is determined to not fall for his charisma. But an equally determined Karan manages to break down her walls, and she gradually begins to find him and his extravagant ways attractive. When her family easily drops her from their Shimla trip, Sonali realizes that she has been taken for granted. Soon, she finds herself standing on the threshold as she introspects her marriage and her burgeoning attraction towards Karan.

MY REVIEW:
1. Cover:
The cover of the book is nice and simple.

2. Title:
The title of the book is appropriate, this book teaches us how to balance personal and professional life through storytelling.

3. Plot:
The book portrays the daily struggle of working women in a very presentable manner.
The Author has highlighted the struggles of a person working in the corporate sector.
It makes us realize the value of women and the hard work they do.
Everyone should definitely give it a read.

RATING:
4 out of 5 stars.

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