Total Timepass: Celebrating the Everyday Absurdity of India

Total Timepass by Narayan Kumar is a book that captures the essence of everyday life in India through humor and warmth. It offers a relatable perspective on the country's quirks, focusing on ordinary people and moments rather than grandeur. It's a celebration of life's simple joys and absurdities.

Every so often, a book emerges that's more about connection than spectacle. Total Timepass by Narayan Kumar is such a work, offering a gentle, humorous look at everyday life in India. It doesn't try to change lives but nudges readers to see the chaos and charm around them.

Kumar, a seasoned advertiser, uses his knack for sharp observations to paint a vibrant picture of Indian life. The book brims with nostalgia and humor, resonating with the quirks of the human condition much like the works of R.K. Narayan or P.G. Wodehouse.

The book's charm lies in its warmth and lightheartedness, devoid of cynicism, encouraging readers to chuckle at themselves. Through stories of familiar everyday characters, it celebrates the joy found in simple, often overlooked moments.

(With inputs from agencies.)