Book Review - Unreal Elections

Book authored by the creators of www.unrealtimes.com is a satirical parody covering the elections of 2014.
With these elections; as witnessed by all, any small talk on politics would become extremely polarized. In such scenarios I have often wondered how not many of us realized that; public has been made fool is all this propaganda politics by all forces involved.
In a very subtle manner this very message is conveyed on platter of laughter through this book.

Through the beginning I was having massive bouts of laughter. Had to control my laughter while reading the book on my commute from and to office. It did remain funny to the end but the underneath facts of it was sinking in for me; making me sad on the horrible political scenario we have.
The most gloomy realization was that authors really didn't have to exaggerate much as most of it was an extrapolation of reality. Be it dynastic politics or political maneuvers.

Many wrote in the reviews for this book as 'anyone who is interested in politics, will enjoy this book'. I beg to differ (classic line in a political debate ;) ).
Everyone who loves to read should read this book. Even if you are not interested in politics; doesn't matter it is a funny book. Reading it you might just realize the nature of the politics that shape the future of our country.

Word of caution: People who do not get satire, should definitely keep their distance from this one!

The book ended with a reference to an article written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru before independence and was published under pseudo name. Here is the link to it:

http://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/we-want-no-caesars/292586

And interesting read all together.

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