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Book Review- Because Shit Happened (JustMyThoughts)

Because Shit Happened

               - Harsh Snehanshu (Author)


Because Shit Happened is a novel based on real-life events of the author, Harsh Snehanshu, with his experiences in the adventurous world of start-ups. Just after going through the concise and sharp prologue, I know it was a thing to be grabbed.

                     ( My phone gallary)


Fast forward to the thoughts after finishing the novel, it was a read worth the time dedicated.

Written by Harsh Snehanshu, it is based on a real life story begins at the spark of start-up idea, convincing a team to work for the idea and the issues there after. The protagonist, Amol Sabharwal is obsessed with one liners and  quotes and in an attempt to have a niche for himself, he thinks of an idea to have a platform where a common man can quote unique and creative one lines and would get credit for the same. The idea forces him to gather a team and then comes up another major issues- the monetization and the business side of stuff.

Amol was still pursuing his undergraduate course and so were all the team members. Lack of experience and lack of commitment to get on the task full time made the things difficult were added upon by relationship conflicts and lack of differentiation line between the college friendships and role in the company YourQuote.in. 

Amol and Rishabh handled the tasks well initially yet there is always a chance of difference of opinion when 2 people hold equal share of the company yet, the decision by one would be considered Final. Forgetting the friendships that existed, working in a startup with responsibility became a fight for position, power and authority.

               ( My phone gallary as well )


Rishabh, an outspoken and the business-mindset person takes over the authority of the company whose basic idea was by Amol. The drifts between the two widens.


The story is a captivating one with adventured of stat-up, its failures and at times, comebacks over setbacks. 

Amol decides to Quit YourQuote.in but it doesn't end the dream that has sparked into the soul of a young creative and dedicated mind.

With language easy to comprehend and story so relatable for an Indian audience, the book is worth giving a try.


   One of my favourite lines from the book...


I know it has been published almost 13 years ago. That shouldn't be a problem as the things that's unknown to the brain would be new at its first impression. 


Thank you

Happy Reading.


ANU.


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