Keep The Change
The uncoolness of her name plagues B. Damayanthi, along with the bunch of unsuitable prospective husbands her Amma throws at her, a dead-end job as an accountant in a decrepit firm, the oppressiveness of Chennai. When she finally jettisons her job and some of her inhibitions to join a bank in Mumbai, Amma’s parting words are: ‘Be good. Don’t do anything silly.’ Translation:‘Stay away from sex and alcohol!’ Soon Damayanthi is negotiating competitive corporate corridors and big-city life.
Aided by dubious words of wisdom from the cherub-faced Jimmy,she must impress the intellectual C.G., who has a low opinion of her; battle Sonya Sood, flatmate and size-zero sophisticate, for the TV remote; choose between resisting or giving in to temptation in the form of the seductive Rahul; deal with the moral dilemma of ‘stealing’ a million-dollar idea for her project. Can a good girl have a really good time? Can the conservative, curd-rice-eating Damayanthi become a cool, corporate babe? Keep the Change is a rollicking, wickedly witty story of every girl’s journey to fulfil her dreams and find her own place in the world.
Praise for the book
“I enjoyed the book very much. Sometimes I laughed so much that my stomach hurt. Keep the Change is a story for anyone who has moved to a new place and tried to make a life for themselves.” – Gul Panag- Actor
“This is a sure fire ticket to a world we are more than familiiar with.” – Deccan Herald
“The writing is fresh and funny.” – Hindustan Times-Brunch
“Keep the Change will leave a smile on your face once you are done.” – The Hindu
“Written in colloquial prose that sums up everyday conversations, Keep the Change is a light read that keeps you chuckling throughout. Indeed, that is the highlight of the book. Right from the first page the entire book is sprinkled with witty humor, which is quite entertaining.” – Lifewordsmith
“A total chick lit, which keeps you laughing through the pages. You just don’t want it to end. Its a light, fun read if you enjoy this genre of books.” – Anyexcusetowrite blog
“The author skilfully portrays Mumbai through the eyes of a newcomer and deftly sketches the characters and plot with an easy touch of humor. There are laugh out lines in many places, particularly while describing the weird ways of doing business that seems to be the specialty of large corporations. The protagonist is a lovable character full of spunk and self-doubt, a mix of traditional values trying to find its place in a new world of fast lives and loose morals.”– This and That
“A simple story made effortlessly memorable by her humor, wit and intellect. Loved reading the book. ” – Srutitehali’s blog
“The character of Damayanthi is quite endearing and relatable to. Breaking the chains of protective, homely, and orthodox surrounding only to walk the new-found path of corporate world, you see how Damayanthi transforms…for the good or for the bad is what I leave for you to find out.” – Soniareviews
“Nirupama Subramanian’s first book is a light , frothy tale of a young girl who comes to away from home to work. The changes she faces, the newer attitudes and different people she encounters. The humour is refreshing and i really enjoyed this one.” – The Book Reporter.
