REHANA’s Comments (group member since Jul 20, 2023)

REHANA’s comments from the HAPPIMESS by Biswajit Banerji Group discussion in collaboration with Indiacafe24.com group.

My answer to your question is Yes. Definitely. The writing style of the book showcases several paralles with other humorous and satirical work. Let me explain some of them to you all.

First is as we can see the book has got an amazing blend of humor and satire. Similar to other works in the humor and satire genre,"Happimess" seamlessly combined humor and satire to create entertaining and thought provoking tales which allows the book to be both amusing and critical of societal norms.

Second one is the first person perspective showcased in the book by the author. The predominant use of a first person narrative style draws readers into the stories, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy. This technique is commonly employed in humorous and satirical works, and I personally felt so much engaged with the story on a personal level.

Third is the unexpected twists that take place in the book. Like many other humorous stories the tales in Happimess begin with seemingly ordinary situation but take unexpected and hilarious turns. This element of surprise adds to the comedic effect,which I particularly loved the most about this book, as it proves to be a technique that aim to challenge societal norms and behaviour while providing amusements to the readers.

In my opinion the author has done an amazing job in masterfully blending humour and satire to weave entertaining tales that revolve around everyday life situations. The stories in "Happimess" start with seemingly ordinary scenarios, but as they unfold, they take unexpected and hilarious turns,which I found very praiseworthy. What I personally feel is the element of surprise and the unpredictable nature of the stories add to the overall comedic effect.

Now coming to the Satire part, it actually plays a very crucial role in the book. By using satire, the author skillfully exposes the ridiculous and exaggerated aspects of familiar elements of everyday life. The stories which are being mentioned are all basic daily life situations which I always used to throw jokes at, like conspiring home appliances, outlandish diseases, nosy insurance agents, die-hard hagglers, or even a botched farewell speech. As I read the stories further I found that through satire, Bannerjeee effectively highlights the humorous side of these situations while subtly critiquing societal norms and behaviors.