Arjun Shekhar’s second novel is an exploration of the corruption that exists in the media-big business nexus. Through the lead Shukrat Ali, an anchor at Khulasa channel, Shekhar looks at the power advertising has over media content and how a loss of that influence topples businesses. It’s a competent enough plot for a thriller but the writing bogs down the reading experience. Clunky dialogue that isn’t in line with character personalities is the biggest drawback. However, the humour keeps you fairly interested.
MEDIA MANIPULATION
Lies, deceit, control, manipulation and all the other dark faces of the mass media
Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday
JOURNALISM: Insights into the life of a journalist at different times, in different situations, reveal the dangers of the job
CORPORATE CORRUPTION
When the powers-that-be seek more power and control, it is the common man that suffers
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