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Voices in the Waiting Room
Five doctors. One hospital. A cacophony orchestrated by forced silence, ruptured memories and the quiet fight to belong.
When Dr Silva receives a bangle, it threatens to unravel the life she has so carefully constructed. Around her, four colleagues carry burdens of their own.
There is Dr Ankit, who fled a broken system in India and is now struggling to find a sense of home in a country that sees him as a stranger; Dr Pooja, poised on the outside but aching beneath the surface; Dr Shashi, brilliant yet adrift in the ubiquity of human connections; and Dr Jindal, a pillar of the diaspora, undone by a grief too vast to articulate.
In the antiseptic corridors of a hospital in the United States, these voices intersect and intertwine, bound together by the universal need to be seen, understood and remembered.
Voices in the Waiting Room is a powerful, multi-perspective debut by Mayank Gupta about identity, displacement and the fragile bonds that tether us to one another. As each voice rises, falters and finally finds its place, Gupta crafts a chorus that is both intimate and resonant.
When Dr Silva receives a bangle, it threatens to unravel the life she has so carefully constructed. Around her, four colleagues carry burdens of their own.
There is Dr Ankit, who fled a broken system in India and is now struggling to find a sense of home in a country that sees him as a stranger; Dr Pooja, poised on the outside but aching beneath the surface; Dr Shashi, brilliant yet adrift in the ubiquity of human connections; and Dr Jindal, a pillar of the diaspora, undone by a grief too vast to articulate.
In the antiseptic corridors of a hospital in the United States, these voices intersect and intertwine, bound together by the universal need to be seen, understood and remembered.
Voices in the Waiting Room is a powerful, multi-perspective debut by Mayank Gupta about identity, displacement and the fragile bonds that tether us to one another. As each voice rises, falters and finally finds its place, Gupta crafts a chorus that is both intimate and resonant.
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Published July 5, 2025
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November 12, 2025
Mayank Gupta’s debut novel, Voices in the Waiting Room, offers a deeply introspective glimpse into the lives of 5 Indian immigrant doctors, each navigating the heavy intersections of duty, displacement, and selfhood. Instead of building a traditional narrative arc, Gupta gives us a tapestry of inner monologues and fleeting encounters that feel almost confessional in tone.
Reading this book felt less like following a story and more like listening in on a series of thoughtful, late-night conversations. This book captures the exhaustion and quiet pride that often coexist in people who have made caregiving their life’s work. I appreciated how authentically the author portrays emotional fatigue, cultural isolation, and the constant tension between empathy and self-preservation.
There isn’t a clear plot or a single thread tying everything together, rather the book flows through fragments of experiences, ideas, and moments of connection. At times, just as a chapter begins to build toward a story, it abruptly stops and while that can be frustrating, it also mirrors the uncertainty and incompleteness of real life. There were so many glimpses of potential stories -relationships, losses, moral conflicts , that I wished were explored more fully.
It’s a meditative, quiet read, one that feels more like reflection than fiction. For readers who enjoy character studies and philosophical storytelling, this book offers a tender, unhurried look at what it means to heal others while struggling to understand one’s own fractures.
Reading this book felt less like following a story and more like listening in on a series of thoughtful, late-night conversations. This book captures the exhaustion and quiet pride that often coexist in people who have made caregiving their life’s work. I appreciated how authentically the author portrays emotional fatigue, cultural isolation, and the constant tension between empathy and self-preservation.
There isn’t a clear plot or a single thread tying everything together, rather the book flows through fragments of experiences, ideas, and moments of connection. At times, just as a chapter begins to build toward a story, it abruptly stops and while that can be frustrating, it also mirrors the uncertainty and incompleteness of real life. There were so many glimpses of potential stories -relationships, losses, moral conflicts , that I wished were explored more fully.
It’s a meditative, quiet read, one that feels more like reflection than fiction. For readers who enjoy character studies and philosophical storytelling, this book offers a tender, unhurried look at what it means to heal others while struggling to understand one’s own fractures.
October 3, 2025
✨ Review: Voices in the Waiting Room ✨
Some books don’t just tell a story;they listen, they echo, they linger. Voices in the Waiting Room is one such read. It captures the raw, unfiltered conversations that unfold in the most unexpected of places: a waiting room. Each voice carries its own weight: the pain, hope, fear, resilience and together, they weave a tapestry of humanity that feels both intimate and universal.
What struck me most was the honesty of the narrative. It doesn’t sugarcoat emotions, nor does it rush to tie things neatly. Instead, it allows silence, pause, and reflection to have their own significance. The characters may only share fragments of their lives, but those fragments shine with truth, reminding us how much of ourselves we reveal in fleeting moments with strangers.
This isn’t a fast-paced read, but rather one that demands you to slow down and listen. It invites empathy, nudges reflection, and leaves you with a quiet aftertaste that lingers long after you close the final page.
If you love books that explore the unspoken, the overlooked, and the deeply human, this is definitely one to pick up.
Some books don’t just tell a story;they listen, they echo, they linger. Voices in the Waiting Room is one such read. It captures the raw, unfiltered conversations that unfold in the most unexpected of places: a waiting room. Each voice carries its own weight: the pain, hope, fear, resilience and together, they weave a tapestry of humanity that feels both intimate and universal.
What struck me most was the honesty of the narrative. It doesn’t sugarcoat emotions, nor does it rush to tie things neatly. Instead, it allows silence, pause, and reflection to have their own significance. The characters may only share fragments of their lives, but those fragments shine with truth, reminding us how much of ourselves we reveal in fleeting moments with strangers.
This isn’t a fast-paced read, but rather one that demands you to slow down and listen. It invites empathy, nudges reflection, and leaves you with a quiet aftertaste that lingers long after you close the final page.
If you love books that explore the unspoken, the overlooked, and the deeply human, this is definitely one to pick up.
July 29, 2025
When I saw the title, I picked up this book without a second thought — " Voices in the Waiting Room " felt like an invitation to listen to the stories we often brush aside. And I’m so glad I did. This isn’t just another medical fiction; it’s a tender, quietly haunting journey into what it means to carry wounds while trying to heal others.
Through the eyes of five very different doctors, you’re led into hushed hospital corridors, abandoned orphanages, and memories that linger like shadows no matter how far they run. It’s not about fast twists but about the slow unraveling of truths — of belonging, sacrifice, and the silent weight of duty.
The author has so beautifully shaped each character that they don’t just stand alone — they complement each other like threads woven into a single fabric. Each struggle, each small act of courage, each desperate search for closure and quiet moments of support bind them together in a way that feels deeply human and real.
Why did I love this book? Because it sits with you — unhurried, honest, and raw. It gives space for confessions we rarely speak aloud and reminds us that healing is not just in medicine but in finding our way back to ourselves and to each other.
If you’re someone who loves books that don’t just tell a story but make you feel it, hold this close. Pick it up when you’re ready for a story that stays, long after the last page. 🌿✨
Through the eyes of five very different doctors, you’re led into hushed hospital corridors, abandoned orphanages, and memories that linger like shadows no matter how far they run. It’s not about fast twists but about the slow unraveling of truths — of belonging, sacrifice, and the silent weight of duty.
The author has so beautifully shaped each character that they don’t just stand alone — they complement each other like threads woven into a single fabric. Each struggle, each small act of courage, each desperate search for closure and quiet moments of support bind them together in a way that feels deeply human and real.
Why did I love this book? Because it sits with you — unhurried, honest, and raw. It gives space for confessions we rarely speak aloud and reminds us that healing is not just in medicine but in finding our way back to ourselves and to each other.
If you’re someone who loves books that don’t just tell a story but make you feel it, hold this close. Pick it up when you’re ready for a story that stays, long after the last page. 🌿✨
November 3, 2025
Voices in the Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta is a deeply introspective and beautifully layered debut that captures the quiet turbulence of identity, belonging, and human connection. Set within the sterile corridors of a U.S. hospital, this novel gives voice to five doctors, each carrying invisible wounds beneath their polished exteriors.
The author opens the door to a chorus of intertwined narratives through Dr. Silva's unraveling upon receiving a mysterious bangle: Dr. Ankit in search of home on foreign shores, Dr. Pooja dealing with her ache inside, the loneliness attached to the brilliance of Dr. Shashi, and the unsaid grief of Dr. Jindal. Every voice is raw, every voice genuine as it tells of silence, memory, and displacement that shape the immigrant experience.
Mayank Gupta's writing is poetic yet exacting, offering empathy without sentimentality. And what comes through most is the universality of personal pain-the need to be seen, to be understood, to be remembered. Voices in the Waiting Room is not a story about doctors; it is a story about the fragile, flawed humans behind white coats. A quiet, resonant read that lingers long after the last page.
The cover photo of the book is really nice and I was really attracted towards it. The writing skills of the author are flawless and I could totally feel what the doctors feel. I will highly recommend it. So grab your copy today and you will definitely enjoy reading it as much as I did.
The author opens the door to a chorus of intertwined narratives through Dr. Silva's unraveling upon receiving a mysterious bangle: Dr. Ankit in search of home on foreign shores, Dr. Pooja dealing with her ache inside, the loneliness attached to the brilliance of Dr. Shashi, and the unsaid grief of Dr. Jindal. Every voice is raw, every voice genuine as it tells of silence, memory, and displacement that shape the immigrant experience.
Mayank Gupta's writing is poetic yet exacting, offering empathy without sentimentality. And what comes through most is the universality of personal pain-the need to be seen, to be understood, to be remembered. Voices in the Waiting Room is not a story about doctors; it is a story about the fragile, flawed humans behind white coats. A quiet, resonant read that lingers long after the last page.
The cover photo of the book is really nice and I was really attracted towards it. The writing skills of the author are flawless and I could totally feel what the doctors feel. I will highly recommend it. So grab your copy today and you will definitely enjoy reading it as much as I did.
October 31, 2025
Voices in the Waiting Room is a powerful multi POV story about identity, displacement, and the bonds that connect us to one another. It follows five doctors working in a US hospital: Dr. Ankit, Dr. Silva, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal. Each of them faces their own struggles, yet they are all bound together by shared hopes and challenges.
The book beautifully captures both the highs and lows of being a doctor, showing their emotional battles and the constant effort to balance personal and professional life. It also sheds light on casteism and corruption in the Indian medical system, racism abroad, and how privilege can decide who gets treated first.
The writing is simple, the pacing is steady, and the emotions hit deep. A brilliant read that makes you reflect on humanity, morality, and the systems around us. I’d truly recommend this book because we all need stories that make us pause and think again.
The book beautifully captures both the highs and lows of being a doctor, showing their emotional battles and the constant effort to balance personal and professional life. It also sheds light on casteism and corruption in the Indian medical system, racism abroad, and how privilege can decide who gets treated first.
The writing is simple, the pacing is steady, and the emotions hit deep. A brilliant read that makes you reflect on humanity, morality, and the systems around us. I’d truly recommend this book because we all need stories that make us pause and think again.
November 7, 2025
"Boundaries. Identities. Titles. None of it truly matters. At the end of the day, we're all part of the same species, striving for the same thing — a better life, health, and progress.”
'Voices in the Waiting Room' by Mayank Gupta is a quiet yet deeply affecting novel that lingers long after you close the book. Set in a hospital in the United States, the story unfolds through five Indian doctors-Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal, each of them carrying their own burdens while trying to heal others.
What begins as a multi-perspective narrative gradually reveals intricate layers of identity, loss, ambition, privilege and belonging. The hospital is not merely a setting rather it becomes a metaphorical 'waiting room of life', where every character stands suspended between who they were and who they aspire to become.
Dr. Silva, a brilliant oncologist, finds her carefully constructed life disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious bangle tied to her past. Dr. Ankit leaves India in search of fairness and opportunity, only to discover that bias simply changes its accent. Dr. Pooja hides her pain beneath composure. Dr. Shashi masks profound loneliness beneath intellect. And Dr. Jindal, a warm, open and empathetic being that carries grief that words cannot express.
The novel blends personal emotion with sharp social commentary on caste and class privilege in India, racism and microaggressions abroad and the hierarchy of power in medicine and how money can bypass integrity regardless of geography. The contrast between Indian, UK and US healthcare systems is portrayed with refreshing honesty. What I loved was the authentic portrayal of medical life, the immigrant anxieties, the quiet sacrifices, the unspoken ache of being caught between cultures and identities.
A thoughtful and powerful debut that will resonate with readers who prefer character-driven narratives and introspective fiction. A must-read for anyone interested in the emotional world behind the white coat—the world we seldom see.
'Voices in the Waiting Room' by Mayank Gupta is a quiet yet deeply affecting novel that lingers long after you close the book. Set in a hospital in the United States, the story unfolds through five Indian doctors-Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal, each of them carrying their own burdens while trying to heal others.
What begins as a multi-perspective narrative gradually reveals intricate layers of identity, loss, ambition, privilege and belonging. The hospital is not merely a setting rather it becomes a metaphorical 'waiting room of life', where every character stands suspended between who they were and who they aspire to become.
Dr. Silva, a brilliant oncologist, finds her carefully constructed life disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious bangle tied to her past. Dr. Ankit leaves India in search of fairness and opportunity, only to discover that bias simply changes its accent. Dr. Pooja hides her pain beneath composure. Dr. Shashi masks profound loneliness beneath intellect. And Dr. Jindal, a warm, open and empathetic being that carries grief that words cannot express.
The novel blends personal emotion with sharp social commentary on caste and class privilege in India, racism and microaggressions abroad and the hierarchy of power in medicine and how money can bypass integrity regardless of geography. The contrast between Indian, UK and US healthcare systems is portrayed with refreshing honesty. What I loved was the authentic portrayal of medical life, the immigrant anxieties, the quiet sacrifices, the unspoken ache of being caught between cultures and identities.
A thoughtful and powerful debut that will resonate with readers who prefer character-driven narratives and introspective fiction. A must-read for anyone interested in the emotional world behind the white coat—the world we seldom see.
November 1, 2025
Five doctors. One hospital. A thousand quiet heartbreaks.
This debut follows Indian immigrant physicians—Dr. Silva, Ankit, Pooja, Shashi, and Jindal—each carrying their own mix of homesickness, identity crises, and quiet grief. When a misplaced bangle turns up, it ends up unraveling far more than expected.
What worked for me:
✨ The writing is honest and quietly observant
✨ It explores so much: belonging, medical burnout, racism, ethics, grief
✨ Gupta’s own experience as a doctor gives it real depth and authenticity
✨ Short chapters make it easy to read (perfect commute book!)
What didn’t:
✨ The pacing is slow. It’s more reflection than action.
✨ Some storylines didn’t get enough time and I felt they needed to be explored more.
✨ It reads more like connected short stories than one cohesive novel.
The vibe: Late-night hospital corridor confessions at 3 AM…soft, heavy, and a little haunting.
Overall, this was a thoughtful, introspective read about identity, displacement, and the weight of healing others while learning to heal oneself. Worth picking up if you enjoy quiet, character-driven stories about belonging and identity.
This debut follows Indian immigrant physicians—Dr. Silva, Ankit, Pooja, Shashi, and Jindal—each carrying their own mix of homesickness, identity crises, and quiet grief. When a misplaced bangle turns up, it ends up unraveling far more than expected.
What worked for me:
✨ The writing is honest and quietly observant
✨ It explores so much: belonging, medical burnout, racism, ethics, grief
✨ Gupta’s own experience as a doctor gives it real depth and authenticity
✨ Short chapters make it easy to read (perfect commute book!)
What didn’t:
✨ The pacing is slow. It’s more reflection than action.
✨ Some storylines didn’t get enough time and I felt they needed to be explored more.
✨ It reads more like connected short stories than one cohesive novel.
The vibe: Late-night hospital corridor confessions at 3 AM…soft, heavy, and a little haunting.
Overall, this was a thoughtful, introspective read about identity, displacement, and the weight of healing others while learning to heal oneself. Worth picking up if you enjoy quiet, character-driven stories about belonging and identity.
November 1, 2025
I recently finished reading Voices in the Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta, and I found it to be a compelling exploration of identity, displacement and emotional isolation—though not without its shortcomings.
Set in a hospital setting in the United States and gives us multiple perspectives—five doctors, each in their own way alienated: Dr Silva, Ankit, Pooja, Shashi and Jindal.
The book feels less like a conventional novel and more like a quiet, introspective conversation that unfolds in the sterile stillness of a hospital. The story follows five doctors—Silva, Ankit, Pooja, Shashi, and Jindal—each of them caught in that strange in-between space between healing others and tending to their own unspoken wounds.
At its heart is Dr. Silva, a meticulous oncologist whose life begins to unravel after a simple, unexpected gift—a bangle—stirs memories she has long buried. Around her, the others move through their own private waiting rooms: Ankit, who left India to chase stability but finds loneliness instead; Pooja, who wears composure like armour; Shashi, who hides his emptiness behind brilliance; and Jindal, whose grief hums quietly beneath his success.
The hospital becomes more than a workplace—it’s a metaphor for all their lives, suspended somewhere between past and future, duty and desire. As their paths cross, we glimpse the weight of migration, ambition, and identity, but also the small, tender moments that make them human.
There isn’t a dramatic climax or tidy resolution. Instead, Gupta lets his characters breathe in silences—those pauses that say more than words ever could.
One of the novel’s greatest strengths lies in its restraint. The prose steers clear of melodrama and instead leans into silence, suggestion and subtle tension. Despite of the nuanced yet layered writing, I did find some areas where the novel falters. With multiple main characters and intertwining POVs, at times the narrative becomes diffuse and certain arcs feel under-resolved. Some emotional moments, though beautifully described, lack the narrative heft to fully land.
I would recommend Voices in the Waiting Room to readers who appreciate introspective fiction, character-driven stories and subtle treatment of identity and migration. It may not satisfy those craving plot-heavy or action-driven narratives, but as a reflective, well-observed piece of contemporary fiction it succeeds in making one stop and listen to the small voices that hover in corridors of waiting.
Set in a hospital setting in the United States and gives us multiple perspectives—five doctors, each in their own way alienated: Dr Silva, Ankit, Pooja, Shashi and Jindal.
The book feels less like a conventional novel and more like a quiet, introspective conversation that unfolds in the sterile stillness of a hospital. The story follows five doctors—Silva, Ankit, Pooja, Shashi, and Jindal—each of them caught in that strange in-between space between healing others and tending to their own unspoken wounds.
At its heart is Dr. Silva, a meticulous oncologist whose life begins to unravel after a simple, unexpected gift—a bangle—stirs memories she has long buried. Around her, the others move through their own private waiting rooms: Ankit, who left India to chase stability but finds loneliness instead; Pooja, who wears composure like armour; Shashi, who hides his emptiness behind brilliance; and Jindal, whose grief hums quietly beneath his success.
The hospital becomes more than a workplace—it’s a metaphor for all their lives, suspended somewhere between past and future, duty and desire. As their paths cross, we glimpse the weight of migration, ambition, and identity, but also the small, tender moments that make them human.
There isn’t a dramatic climax or tidy resolution. Instead, Gupta lets his characters breathe in silences—those pauses that say more than words ever could.
One of the novel’s greatest strengths lies in its restraint. The prose steers clear of melodrama and instead leans into silence, suggestion and subtle tension. Despite of the nuanced yet layered writing, I did find some areas where the novel falters. With multiple main characters and intertwining POVs, at times the narrative becomes diffuse and certain arcs feel under-resolved. Some emotional moments, though beautifully described, lack the narrative heft to fully land.
I would recommend Voices in the Waiting Room to readers who appreciate introspective fiction, character-driven stories and subtle treatment of identity and migration. It may not satisfy those craving plot-heavy or action-driven narratives, but as a reflective, well-observed piece of contemporary fiction it succeeds in making one stop and listen to the small voices that hover in corridors of waiting.
November 11, 2025
Thought provoking , emotionally enriching and seeing the real world from the lenses of a healthcare professional .
Five doctors different stories but the same hippocratic oath bonds them and all other doctors throughout the world as a medical student myself it feels like a class where teachers teach not the basic anatomy, pathology, medicine or surgery but rather it feels a class where experiences enrich us as students the stories , stay for a long time , at times , for entire lifetimes and that's where this book stays with . For me the book does feel like something so true and we see it almost every now and then , patients come from all variety but treatment to all of them has the basic principle - treat the patient not the ailment alone.
The stories of patients are heart wrenching there pain might bring painful feelings but as a doctor how your own feelings take a backseat and the professional in you had the steering wheel , it's explained really nicely in the book . Stories from five doctors , different facets of treatments , there own emotional turmoil , neglected in real life , highlighted in the book does give you an insight of doctors on field , doctors are ever kind they have to be , but so does the doctors among themselves need that sort of brotherhood , where things controversial shouldn't matter and helping a fellow professional is what remains important , the crucial topics of homesickness, conscience vs heart, fatigue are dealt with sheer honesty and that's the usp of the book . All in all the book takes you on a journey through not only powering through tough emotions rather facing them and moving on .
The backstories of these characters are a testament of courage in themselves. The moral compass in all of them is different , ideologies, priorities and methods clash , but the same thing that binds them is the will to be the best in there own fields , to give there patients the life they deserve all the while living a life which they at some time dreamt of , away from home , a comfort which no one likes to leave is left to fullfill the dreams that fueled them through nights of studies , sleepless internships or bone crushing fatigue , now in a foreign land fighting racism , doubt, loneliness, workplace politics and fatigue which is unexplained . The book is the clear mirror of conditions of doctors in the real world. One of the best books I read in a while .
Five doctors different stories but the same hippocratic oath bonds them and all other doctors throughout the world as a medical student myself it feels like a class where teachers teach not the basic anatomy, pathology, medicine or surgery but rather it feels a class where experiences enrich us as students the stories , stay for a long time , at times , for entire lifetimes and that's where this book stays with . For me the book does feel like something so true and we see it almost every now and then , patients come from all variety but treatment to all of them has the basic principle - treat the patient not the ailment alone.
The stories of patients are heart wrenching there pain might bring painful feelings but as a doctor how your own feelings take a backseat and the professional in you had the steering wheel , it's explained really nicely in the book . Stories from five doctors , different facets of treatments , there own emotional turmoil , neglected in real life , highlighted in the book does give you an insight of doctors on field , doctors are ever kind they have to be , but so does the doctors among themselves need that sort of brotherhood , where things controversial shouldn't matter and helping a fellow professional is what remains important , the crucial topics of homesickness, conscience vs heart, fatigue are dealt with sheer honesty and that's the usp of the book . All in all the book takes you on a journey through not only powering through tough emotions rather facing them and moving on .
The backstories of these characters are a testament of courage in themselves. The moral compass in all of them is different , ideologies, priorities and methods clash , but the same thing that binds them is the will to be the best in there own fields , to give there patients the life they deserve all the while living a life which they at some time dreamt of , away from home , a comfort which no one likes to leave is left to fullfill the dreams that fueled them through nights of studies , sleepless internships or bone crushing fatigue , now in a foreign land fighting racism , doubt, loneliness, workplace politics and fatigue which is unexplained . The book is the clear mirror of conditions of doctors in the real world. One of the best books I read in a while .
October 26, 2025
"Voices in the Waiting Room" is a rare kind of book, one that speaks softly but stays with you long after the last page. Mayank Gupta’s debut novel takes us into the sterile, fluorescent-lit corridors of a hospital in the United States, but beneath the surface of medicine and duty lies something far more profound, the fragile, complex humanity of those who heal others while quietly tending to their own invisible wounds.
The story follows five doctors - Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal, each carrying their own burdens of memory, loss, and longing. Dr. Silva’s world begins to shift when she receives a mysterious bangle, a symbol that unravels the life she has so carefully built. Around her, Ankit struggles to find belonging after leaving India behind, Pooja hides her ache behind a calm facade, Shashi, brilliant but lonely, drifts through his connections; and Jindal, once a figure of strength, faces grief too immense to name.
The hospital becomes more than just a workplace, it is a metaphor for waiting, for the pauses between pain and healing, for the unspoken emotions that live in the spaces between words. The title itself, Voices in the Waiting Room, perfectly captures this atmosphere: the chorus of silenced emotions, the yearning to be understood, and the fragile hope that connection might still be possible.
As Ankit said in a low reflective tone - ‘Death is the ultimate truth. It’s a reminder to live the unlived- so that when your time comes, you’re ready. But everyone wants to live forever, even though our time here is limited.’ This truth will resonate with every reader.
Mayank Gupta’s writing is delicate, restrained, and deeply observant. He doesn’t rely on drama or plot twists instead, his power lies in the quiet moments, a conversation left unfinished, a shared glance, a thought unspoken. The prose is poetic without being pretentious, capturing both the beauty and the exhaustion of human emotion. What stands out most is how Mayank honours ambiguity, there are no perfect resolutions, no easy answers, only emotional truth.
The story follows five doctors - Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal, each carrying their own burdens of memory, loss, and longing. Dr. Silva’s world begins to shift when she receives a mysterious bangle, a symbol that unravels the life she has so carefully built. Around her, Ankit struggles to find belonging after leaving India behind, Pooja hides her ache behind a calm facade, Shashi, brilliant but lonely, drifts through his connections; and Jindal, once a figure of strength, faces grief too immense to name.
The hospital becomes more than just a workplace, it is a metaphor for waiting, for the pauses between pain and healing, for the unspoken emotions that live in the spaces between words. The title itself, Voices in the Waiting Room, perfectly captures this atmosphere: the chorus of silenced emotions, the yearning to be understood, and the fragile hope that connection might still be possible.
As Ankit said in a low reflective tone - ‘Death is the ultimate truth. It’s a reminder to live the unlived- so that when your time comes, you’re ready. But everyone wants to live forever, even though our time here is limited.’ This truth will resonate with every reader.
Mayank Gupta’s writing is delicate, restrained, and deeply observant. He doesn’t rely on drama or plot twists instead, his power lies in the quiet moments, a conversation left unfinished, a shared glance, a thought unspoken. The prose is poetic without being pretentious, capturing both the beauty and the exhaustion of human emotion. What stands out most is how Mayank honours ambiguity, there are no perfect resolutions, no easy answers, only emotional truth.
November 2, 2025
Five doctors. One foreign land. Countless moments of life intricately woven with an avalanche of emotions, a flurry of conflicts, and the constant struggle to create an identity in a place where they are not always seen with the respect they deserve—simply by virtue of not being natives of the United States.
The author ambitiously attempts to capture a wide spectrum of human experiences—suffering, grief, healing, pain, and recovery—through the lives of these five doctors. The book indeed explores multiple aspects of life, both tender and turbulent, and offers readers a glimpse into the internal and external challenges of existing between cultures and expectations.
However, despite its noble intent and emotionally charged premise, the book unfortunately failed to resonate with me as much as I had hoped. There were several moments when I found myself tempted to set it aside in favor of something more engaging. The pacing felt noticeably slow at times, and the writing style, though simple and accessible, came across as somewhat juvenile and lacking the sophistication that the subject matter demanded.
While the concept behind the story is undeniably compelling, the execution does not quite rise to meet its potential. The narrative’s simplicity might appeal to readers who prefer an unembellished and straightforward approach to storytelling, but for me, it lacked the depth and nuance necessary to make a lasting impact.
That said, the book does have its merits. It addresses important themes—identity, belonging, and resilience—with honesty and sincerity. Readers who enjoy slower-paced stories that explore meaningful ideas in uncomplicated language may still find value in this work. However, for others who seek layered storytelling, deeper character development, or more literary prose, the experience might prove somewhat underwhelming.
In essence, this is a book with its heart in the right place. It has lessons to offer and emotions to stir, but the journey of getting there may feel more like an act of perseverance than one of pure enjoyment.
The author ambitiously attempts to capture a wide spectrum of human experiences—suffering, grief, healing, pain, and recovery—through the lives of these five doctors. The book indeed explores multiple aspects of life, both tender and turbulent, and offers readers a glimpse into the internal and external challenges of existing between cultures and expectations.
However, despite its noble intent and emotionally charged premise, the book unfortunately failed to resonate with me as much as I had hoped. There were several moments when I found myself tempted to set it aside in favor of something more engaging. The pacing felt noticeably slow at times, and the writing style, though simple and accessible, came across as somewhat juvenile and lacking the sophistication that the subject matter demanded.
While the concept behind the story is undeniably compelling, the execution does not quite rise to meet its potential. The narrative’s simplicity might appeal to readers who prefer an unembellished and straightforward approach to storytelling, but for me, it lacked the depth and nuance necessary to make a lasting impact.
That said, the book does have its merits. It addresses important themes—identity, belonging, and resilience—with honesty and sincerity. Readers who enjoy slower-paced stories that explore meaningful ideas in uncomplicated language may still find value in this work. However, for others who seek layered storytelling, deeper character development, or more literary prose, the experience might prove somewhat underwhelming.
In essence, this is a book with its heart in the right place. It has lessons to offer and emotions to stir, but the journey of getting there may feel more like an act of perseverance than one of pure enjoyment.
November 12, 2025
Voices in the Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta
There is a certain kind of silence that speaks louder than words. The kind that lingers in hospital corridors, in people’s eyes, and in the pauses between conversations. Voices in the Waiting Room lives in that silence. It is a story that does not just talk about healing but reflects on the fragile humanity behind it.
Set in a hospital in the United States, the novel follows five doctors — Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal. On the surface they are skilled professionals, but beneath the white coats lie quieter truths of displacement, loneliness, identity, and the quiet ache of belonging.
Mayank Gupta writes with empathy and stillness. His words do not try to impress, they invite you to slow down and feel. Every chapter holds a kind of waiting, for healing, for understanding, for peace.
The beauty of this book lies in its honesty. It does not dramatize pain, it observes it. The characters feel deeply human, flawed, uncertain, and real. They remind you that even those who heal others are often fighting unseen battles of their own.
This book also touches on raw and relevant themes like politics, privilege, and the struggles of Indian immigrants working abroad. It reveals the inequalities hidden behind professionalism and the silent exhaustion of standing up for oneself. The characters’ stories are emotional, raw, and quietly powerful, making this a memorable and deeply moving read.
The narrative moves slowly, and sometimes the shifting voices feel like waves, overlapping and returning. But that is also the beauty of it. Healing after all is not linear.
Voices in the Waiting Room is a book that asks you to slow down and listen. It is an invitation to empathy, reflection, and self discovery. A reminder that healing is not just physical, it is emotional and deeply human.
⭐ It is not just about doctors. It is about people waiting, breaking, mending, and learning to belong.
Recommended for anyone who enjoys thought provoking and introspective stories about NRIs, identity, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going.
There is a certain kind of silence that speaks louder than words. The kind that lingers in hospital corridors, in people’s eyes, and in the pauses between conversations. Voices in the Waiting Room lives in that silence. It is a story that does not just talk about healing but reflects on the fragile humanity behind it.
Set in a hospital in the United States, the novel follows five doctors — Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal. On the surface they are skilled professionals, but beneath the white coats lie quieter truths of displacement, loneliness, identity, and the quiet ache of belonging.
Mayank Gupta writes with empathy and stillness. His words do not try to impress, they invite you to slow down and feel. Every chapter holds a kind of waiting, for healing, for understanding, for peace.
The beauty of this book lies in its honesty. It does not dramatize pain, it observes it. The characters feel deeply human, flawed, uncertain, and real. They remind you that even those who heal others are often fighting unseen battles of their own.
This book also touches on raw and relevant themes like politics, privilege, and the struggles of Indian immigrants working abroad. It reveals the inequalities hidden behind professionalism and the silent exhaustion of standing up for oneself. The characters’ stories are emotional, raw, and quietly powerful, making this a memorable and deeply moving read.
The narrative moves slowly, and sometimes the shifting voices feel like waves, overlapping and returning. But that is also the beauty of it. Healing after all is not linear.
Voices in the Waiting Room is a book that asks you to slow down and listen. It is an invitation to empathy, reflection, and self discovery. A reminder that healing is not just physical, it is emotional and deeply human.
⭐ It is not just about doctors. It is about people waiting, breaking, mending, and learning to belong.
Recommended for anyone who enjoys thought provoking and introspective stories about NRIs, identity, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going.
November 11, 2025
Voices in the Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta deals with 5 doctors with 5 different lifestyles working in Northbridge General Hospital. The author of this fictional book makes us learn that not everything can be related to the money we earn or the luxuries we have. The true meaning of life is through wisdom and through the acceptance of mind and heart. The protagonist, Dr. Silva, along with Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Sashi, and Dr. Jindal, all five of them have different levels of struggles practicing medicine on foreign land. Dr. Silva wants to go to the depth of the mysterious bangle. Dr. Ankit wants to search for his home on the foreign land. Dr. Jindal seems lost and still not able to feel the present. Dr. Shashi is in search of questions of being lonely, and Dr. Pooja is present physically, but her mind and soul are not with her anymore.
The way of living of doctors is really struggling since no matter what they are feeling from inside, they live to treat the people. The voices of their inner souls are often neglected since they have their own struggles, and none can share that with anyone. The voice is being killed at the very place where they have to show up every day. The silent corridors of the hospital, even when the racism exists, are killing Indians, not physically but mentally and emotionally.
The silent corridors are waiting for the heroes to heal, but life is not the same for everyone. Healing comes through acceptance and being in the present moment, but here the heroes are not able to gulp down the anxiousness. The author has beautifully penned down the emotions of the unheard voice of the doctors, who are judged socially and are stopped for basic privileges even while they are treating people of their nations.
The language is lucid and easy to understand. Highly recommended for beginners and for those who want to know the pain of the professionals that get highly paid, yet their voices of pain are never heard or acknowledged.
The way of living of doctors is really struggling since no matter what they are feeling from inside, they live to treat the people. The voices of their inner souls are often neglected since they have their own struggles, and none can share that with anyone. The voice is being killed at the very place where they have to show up every day. The silent corridors of the hospital, even when the racism exists, are killing Indians, not physically but mentally and emotionally.
The silent corridors are waiting for the heroes to heal, but life is not the same for everyone. Healing comes through acceptance and being in the present moment, but here the heroes are not able to gulp down the anxiousness. The author has beautifully penned down the emotions of the unheard voice of the doctors, who are judged socially and are stopped for basic privileges even while they are treating people of their nations.
The language is lucid and easy to understand. Highly recommended for beginners and for those who want to know the pain of the professionals that get highly paid, yet their voices of pain are never heard or acknowledged.
November 18, 2025
"Eventually, I began to enjoy my freedom. I stopped caring about what others thought. I decided I did not want anyone in my life who would bring back that same oppressive mindset-someone who would tell me what to do or how to live. "
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The life of a medical professional extends far beyond the clinical setting of seeing and treating patients. It is a demanding existence marked by long working hours, the constant management of intense professional and personal emotions, navigating complex administrative challenges, and often confronting the isolating experience of homesickness in a foreign land. Furthermore, medics frequently bear a heavy sense of accountability for issues that fall outside their core responsibilities.
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Voices in the Waiting Room is a multi-perspective novel that vividly portrays the realities of a modern life, examining the complex instances, lessons, societal impacts, and ethical dilemmas ("the good vs. bad deals") faced by its characters.
The book deeply focuses on:
The depth of human emotions and connections.
The courage required to stand for what is righteous.
The essential balance of self-prioritization.
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The novel feels like eavesdropping on a soul-baring conversation between two doctors who are not only empathetic but also deeply intellectual wrestling with the modern world. Their dialogue is a compelling blend of philosophical reflection and grounded practicality about modern-day happenings, offering a critical and concerned perspective on the world around them.
What makes this book truly compelling is its intimate portrayal of five different doctors, each grappling with their own unique life struggles while candidly sharing a lifetime of experiences.
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The power of this narrative lies in the fact that they are presented first and foremost as human beings, before they are professionals. Their shared years of insight, both clinical and personal, make for some of the most resonant reading imaginable.
The author has done a truly commendable and masterful job in compiling these diverse, rich, and deeply human contents into a cohesive and unforgettable reading experience.
This is a story about the people who save lives, and what saves them in return.
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The life of a medical professional extends far beyond the clinical setting of seeing and treating patients. It is a demanding existence marked by long working hours, the constant management of intense professional and personal emotions, navigating complex administrative challenges, and often confronting the isolating experience of homesickness in a foreign land. Furthermore, medics frequently bear a heavy sense of accountability for issues that fall outside their core responsibilities.
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Voices in the Waiting Room is a multi-perspective novel that vividly portrays the realities of a modern life, examining the complex instances, lessons, societal impacts, and ethical dilemmas ("the good vs. bad deals") faced by its characters.
The book deeply focuses on:
The depth of human emotions and connections.
The courage required to stand for what is righteous.
The essential balance of self-prioritization.
.
The novel feels like eavesdropping on a soul-baring conversation between two doctors who are not only empathetic but also deeply intellectual wrestling with the modern world. Their dialogue is a compelling blend of philosophical reflection and grounded practicality about modern-day happenings, offering a critical and concerned perspective on the world around them.
What makes this book truly compelling is its intimate portrayal of five different doctors, each grappling with their own unique life struggles while candidly sharing a lifetime of experiences.
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The power of this narrative lies in the fact that they are presented first and foremost as human beings, before they are professionals. Their shared years of insight, both clinical and personal, make for some of the most resonant reading imaginable.
The author has done a truly commendable and masterful job in compiling these diverse, rich, and deeply human contents into a cohesive and unforgettable reading experience.
This is a story about the people who save lives, and what saves them in return.
October 9, 2025
When I picked up this book, I thought it would be another story set in hospitals, all about medical cases and doctors’ routines. But honestly, it turned out very different from what I expected. It follows five Indian doctors Silva, Pooja, Ankit, Shashi, and Jindal who work in a hospital in the US. They all have their own story, their own chaos to deal with. Still something connects them all. Connection is their feeling of being away from home and a common thought of finding peace in a new place.
What I really liked was how real everything felt. Dr. Silva has this quiet sadness and strength that stays with you. Ankit’s struggle with what he left behind in India feels very real. You can actually feel the weight he carries. The scenes between Ankit and Pooja are soft and genuine as they bring a little warmth to the story. Jindal’s family scenes felt comforting to me like sense of togetherness Indians always try to hold on to even when they’re miles away from home.
The story doesn’t just talk about hospital duties it digs deeper. It talks about corruption, caste and class differences in India, and then racism and identity issues abroad. Some conversations between the doctors actually felt like things we hear around us every day, but never really pause to think about. That’s what makes the book hit harder.
For me, Voices in the Waiting Room didn’t feel like just another story. It felt real like what it actually feels like to live away from home, deal with pressure, loneliness, and still somehow keep yourself together every single day. The writing is simple not heavy at all but still manages to stay thought provoking. Some parts felt like things people really go through. It’s one of a books that doesn’t leave your mind even after you’re done reading. It just stays with you for a while.
What I really liked was how real everything felt. Dr. Silva has this quiet sadness and strength that stays with you. Ankit’s struggle with what he left behind in India feels very real. You can actually feel the weight he carries. The scenes between Ankit and Pooja are soft and genuine as they bring a little warmth to the story. Jindal’s family scenes felt comforting to me like sense of togetherness Indians always try to hold on to even when they’re miles away from home.
The story doesn’t just talk about hospital duties it digs deeper. It talks about corruption, caste and class differences in India, and then racism and identity issues abroad. Some conversations between the doctors actually felt like things we hear around us every day, but never really pause to think about. That’s what makes the book hit harder.
For me, Voices in the Waiting Room didn’t feel like just another story. It felt real like what it actually feels like to live away from home, deal with pressure, loneliness, and still somehow keep yourself together every single day. The writing is simple not heavy at all but still manages to stay thought provoking. Some parts felt like things people really go through. It’s one of a books that doesn’t leave your mind even after you’re done reading. It just stays with you for a while.
November 2, 2025
After a while I got an opportunity to read a book which triggered different emotions within and finally led me to a path of healing.
For each individual, pain and healing phases may vary. Some of them try to face them, while most of them try to hide them and go on to live their normal life.
Choosing the hidden path may be a solution for that instance, but actually it keeps on hurting us badly, and even a smaller incident can lead to numerous outcomes, and that trauma might drain us mentally. If you are one who goes through this phase in life, then this book reached you at the right time.
The book begins with Dr Silva and her daily routine. She was known for her extraordinary skills and amazing career. Also, her demand from the patient is pretty high. But deep down some pain and trauma is killing her, which she never said out loud. She always tries to shield herself with a tough personality.
Next comes Dr Ankit, who was on the way to the US to attend the interview and get enrolled as a trainee in the oncology department. On his flight travel he gets to meet an interesting person, Dr Jindal, who happens to work in the same hospital. Somehow Ankit liked to spend time with Jindal, and his hospitality was accepted by Ankit.
Next comes Pooja and her past. How Pooja and Ankit get to know each other and reminisce about their past relationship is neatly written. Their relationship and bond prove love is beyond caste, religion, status, and physical appearance.
On the whole, how these people get connected and where the life journey leads them is the rest of the book.
Takeaway: From Silva I learnt that healing takes time and let it go. From Ankit, it's time to speak up for yourselves; changes begin from us. From Pooja, it's ok to fail; all that matters is you rise again. From Jindal, money is part of life; never let it consume you or boss you around!
For each individual, pain and healing phases may vary. Some of them try to face them, while most of them try to hide them and go on to live their normal life.
Choosing the hidden path may be a solution for that instance, but actually it keeps on hurting us badly, and even a smaller incident can lead to numerous outcomes, and that trauma might drain us mentally. If you are one who goes through this phase in life, then this book reached you at the right time.
The book begins with Dr Silva and her daily routine. She was known for her extraordinary skills and amazing career. Also, her demand from the patient is pretty high. But deep down some pain and trauma is killing her, which she never said out loud. She always tries to shield herself with a tough personality.
Next comes Dr Ankit, who was on the way to the US to attend the interview and get enrolled as a trainee in the oncology department. On his flight travel he gets to meet an interesting person, Dr Jindal, who happens to work in the same hospital. Somehow Ankit liked to spend time with Jindal, and his hospitality was accepted by Ankit.
Next comes Pooja and her past. How Pooja and Ankit get to know each other and reminisce about their past relationship is neatly written. Their relationship and bond prove love is beyond caste, religion, status, and physical appearance.
On the whole, how these people get connected and where the life journey leads them is the rest of the book.
Takeaway: From Silva I learnt that healing takes time and let it go. From Ankit, it's time to speak up for yourselves; changes begin from us. From Pooja, it's ok to fail; all that matters is you rise again. From Jindal, money is part of life; never let it consume you or boss you around!
November 3, 2025
Voices in the Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta is an introspective and quietly emotional novel that attempts to capture the inner worlds of five doctors, namely, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, Dr. Jindal, and Dr. Silva who all work in a hospital in the United States. Each of them carries invisible burdens: displacement, identity, loneliness, and the unspoken feelings. The book moves beyond the surface of white coats and hospital corridors to reveal the fragile humanity that exists behind this professional of healing.
As a reader, I found the premise quite intriguing. Mayank Gupta’s attempt to give voice to their struggles feels both necessary and refreshing. His past experience and powers of observation lend empathy and realism to his characters, making their silences and moral dilemmas feel realistic. The author’s prose is thoughtful, reflective, and often poetic, allowing readers to pause and inhabit the stillness of the hospital’s waiting rooms.
Being said that the novel’s multi-perspective structure can at times feel overwhelming. Even though I found the concept very interesting and real, with several narrative voices and shifting viewpoints, it occasionally becomes difficult to stay anchored to each doctor’s individual story.
Some transitions feel abrupt, and the pacing is deliberately slow, demanding patience and attention rather than page-turning curiosity. Yet, in a way, this slowness mirrors the rhythm of healing itself gradual, uneven, and profoundly human.
Despite its occasional lack of structural clarity, Voices in the Waiting Room maintains a quiet emotional aftertaste. It invites readers to look at the perspective of healers not as invincible figures but as people wrestling with their own vulnerabilities and miseries . Ultimately, it’s a novel that makes you pause, reflect, and listen to the silences that exist between pain and recovery.
As a reader, I found the premise quite intriguing. Mayank Gupta’s attempt to give voice to their struggles feels both necessary and refreshing. His past experience and powers of observation lend empathy and realism to his characters, making their silences and moral dilemmas feel realistic. The author’s prose is thoughtful, reflective, and often poetic, allowing readers to pause and inhabit the stillness of the hospital’s waiting rooms.
Being said that the novel’s multi-perspective structure can at times feel overwhelming. Even though I found the concept very interesting and real, with several narrative voices and shifting viewpoints, it occasionally becomes difficult to stay anchored to each doctor’s individual story.
Some transitions feel abrupt, and the pacing is deliberately slow, demanding patience and attention rather than page-turning curiosity. Yet, in a way, this slowness mirrors the rhythm of healing itself gradual, uneven, and profoundly human.
Despite its occasional lack of structural clarity, Voices in the Waiting Room maintains a quiet emotional aftertaste. It invites readers to look at the perspective of healers not as invincible figures but as people wrestling with their own vulnerabilities and miseries . Ultimately, it’s a novel that makes you pause, reflect, and listen to the silences that exist between pain and recovery.
November 16, 2025
In "Voices in the Waiting Room," author Mayank Gupta presents an intricate tapestry of human experiences through the lives of five doctors at Northbridge General Hospital🏥 in the United States🇺🇸. Each character grapples with their own struggles, intricately woven into the fabric of their professional and personal identities.
Dr. Anita Silva👩⚕️ is at the heart of the narrative, her life disrupted by a set of bangles gifted by a patient. This seemingly simple gesture triggers an emotional upheaval for Anita, forcing her to confront the carefully constructed life she has established.
As the narrative progresses, we are introduced to Dr. Anita Silva's four colleagues, each grappling with their own burdens😟. Dr. Ankit’s quest for belonging in a foreign land, Dr. Pooja Awasthi's facade of perfection masking her internal turmoil, Dr. Shashi's disillusionment with the fragility of human connections, and Dr. Jindal’s struggle with profound grief create a rich tapestry of voices that articulate the universal need for understanding and recognition.
The novel's multi-perspective approach allows seamless transitions between characters, avoiding confusion while maintaining a dynamic flow. Each character's development contributes to the collective story, revealing how their interactions drive the plot forward. The author’s keen observations and descriptive prose provide readers with vivid glimpses into the lives of these characters, inviting empathy and reflection.
"Voices in the Waiting Room" is not just a story about doctors; it is a reflection on the human condition, identity, and the intricate dance of connection and isolation. Readers will find themselves engrossed in this intimate yet resonant narrative, long after the final page is turned💖✨
Dr. Anita Silva👩⚕️ is at the heart of the narrative, her life disrupted by a set of bangles gifted by a patient. This seemingly simple gesture triggers an emotional upheaval for Anita, forcing her to confront the carefully constructed life she has established.
As the narrative progresses, we are introduced to Dr. Anita Silva's four colleagues, each grappling with their own burdens😟. Dr. Ankit’s quest for belonging in a foreign land, Dr. Pooja Awasthi's facade of perfection masking her internal turmoil, Dr. Shashi's disillusionment with the fragility of human connections, and Dr. Jindal’s struggle with profound grief create a rich tapestry of voices that articulate the universal need for understanding and recognition.
The novel's multi-perspective approach allows seamless transitions between characters, avoiding confusion while maintaining a dynamic flow. Each character's development contributes to the collective story, revealing how their interactions drive the plot forward. The author’s keen observations and descriptive prose provide readers with vivid glimpses into the lives of these characters, inviting empathy and reflection.
"Voices in the Waiting Room" is not just a story about doctors; it is a reflection on the human condition, identity, and the intricate dance of connection and isolation. Readers will find themselves engrossed in this intimate yet resonant narrative, long after the final page is turned💖✨
October 4, 2025
"Voices in the Waiting Room" is a story about five doctors at Northbridge General Hospital in the United States. These five doctors are Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal. The author shows all five lives, their struggles, and how they are trying to serve, and most importantly, how they hold each other back and come together.
I was excited for this book because I liked the book cover, and upon reading the title, I assumed the stories would be about patients in the waiting room. However, this story is about doctors, and it did not disappoint me. I have always liked medical TV shows with doctors' backstories, and I really enjoyed this book. When I first saw this book, I was thinking about the meaning of the book cover. Now that I have read it, I understand the significance of the cover. The story is fast-paced, and the author gives all five perspectives on their lives and how they overcome their struggles. I liked all the characters, but Dr. Jindal is my favorite, especially because of his random knowledge.I like the chemistry between Dr. Pooja and Dr. Ankit and how they face difficulties, but in the end, destiny brings them together.
I like the ending of this book, and all the characters have a happy ending. However, I also feel that Dr. Shashi should have had more space in this book. The author's experience in this field is evident. Until now, political figures in India have had more power and how people behave towards them. It is interesting that when political figures demand votes, they claim to work for the people, yet they are sometimes, or often, the reason why people die.
I highly recommend this book. If you like medical stories or TV shows, then read this book.
I was excited for this book because I liked the book cover, and upon reading the title, I assumed the stories would be about patients in the waiting room. However, this story is about doctors, and it did not disappoint me. I have always liked medical TV shows with doctors' backstories, and I really enjoyed this book. When I first saw this book, I was thinking about the meaning of the book cover. Now that I have read it, I understand the significance of the cover. The story is fast-paced, and the author gives all five perspectives on their lives and how they overcome their struggles. I liked all the characters, but Dr. Jindal is my favorite, especially because of his random knowledge.I like the chemistry between Dr. Pooja and Dr. Ankit and how they face difficulties, but in the end, destiny brings them together.
I like the ending of this book, and all the characters have a happy ending. However, I also feel that Dr. Shashi should have had more space in this book. The author's experience in this field is evident. Until now, political figures in India have had more power and how people behave towards them. It is interesting that when political figures demand votes, they claim to work for the people, yet they are sometimes, or often, the reason why people die.
I highly recommend this book. If you like medical stories or TV shows, then read this book.
October 9, 2025
𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞:
"Sometimes, we act without thinking. Sometimes, we understand without words."
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬?
I decided to read this book because both the title and the blurb instantly drew me in. It has also received immense appreciation within my reading circle, which made me all the more curious to explore it.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The book cover is stunning. The illustration and title beautifully align with the essence of the story. The soft, subtle colour palette enhances its emotional tone while keeping it visually appealing. It’s simple yet evocative, perfectly complementing the narrative within.
𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧:
✓ The story follows five doctors, namely, Silva, Ankit, Jindal, Pooja, and Shashi, working at Northbridge General Hospital in the United States. Each character carries a distinct backstory, yet they are united by a shared yearning for peace, belonging, and understanding in a foreign land.
✓ The characters feel incredibly real and relatable. I found fragments of myself reflected in some of them, and I believe every reader will resonate with at least one.
✓ The writing is eloquent, weaving together a layered narrative that highlights themes of morality, cultural identity, and emotional endurance.
✓ I was deeply moved by the dedication page. It is indeed very thoughtful and I urge every reader to take a moment to read it before diving into the story.
✓ The chapters are concise, the language lucid, and the pacing fluid, making this a highly accessible read even for beginners too.
✓ Despite juggling multiple perspectives, the narrative remains seamless and emotionally compelling. I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It’s one that quietly lingers in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page.
October 13, 2025
3.5/5⭐
Voices in the Waiting Room is a coming-of-age story that questions the hierarchy and bias systems of our country — and across the world including caste, class, and societal conditioning. Set within a hospital, it unfolds through the lens of physicians and doctors.
The story follows five characters — doctors from different departments and at different positions within the same hospital and explores how their seemingly separate lives intertwine around a high-profile patient.
My favorite thing about the book, as a doctor myself, was its honest critique of the medical education system in India, the UK, and the US, highlighting both the similarities and differences in the struggles faced. The narrative delves into the administration, insurance companies, and the pharmaceutical industry — different facets that contribute to the systemic rot. Told through fictional characters, the story makes these complex issues easier to digest and understand.
The portrayal of caste and class bias, and the lasting effects they leave on young minds — the privilege we grow up with and often remain unaware of is particularly striking. The way ethics and morality begin to take a back seat in the gruesome fight for survival is aptly presented through Dr. Silva and Dr. Ankit.
As a reader, though, I did feel that at certain points, the characters and their questions around bias seemed to stem from a hidden bias themselves. I’m not entirely sure whether that was intentional or unintentional.
Overall, it’s a short book I recommend everyone pick up at least once. We need to be aware of our own failures and understand why and where they stem from so that we can learn from them and do better.
Voices in the Waiting Room is a coming-of-age story that questions the hierarchy and bias systems of our country — and across the world including caste, class, and societal conditioning. Set within a hospital, it unfolds through the lens of physicians and doctors.
The story follows five characters — doctors from different departments and at different positions within the same hospital and explores how their seemingly separate lives intertwine around a high-profile patient.
My favorite thing about the book, as a doctor myself, was its honest critique of the medical education system in India, the UK, and the US, highlighting both the similarities and differences in the struggles faced. The narrative delves into the administration, insurance companies, and the pharmaceutical industry — different facets that contribute to the systemic rot. Told through fictional characters, the story makes these complex issues easier to digest and understand.
The portrayal of caste and class bias, and the lasting effects they leave on young minds — the privilege we grow up with and often remain unaware of is particularly striking. The way ethics and morality begin to take a back seat in the gruesome fight for survival is aptly presented through Dr. Silva and Dr. Ankit.
As a reader, though, I did feel that at certain points, the characters and their questions around bias seemed to stem from a hidden bias themselves. I’m not entirely sure whether that was intentional or unintentional.
Overall, it’s a short book I recommend everyone pick up at least once. We need to be aware of our own failures and understand why and where they stem from so that we can learn from them and do better.
October 31, 2025
"Voices in the Waiting Room" by Mayank Gupta is a powerful debut novel that explores the complexities of identity, displacement, and human connection. As a psychiatrist, Gupta brings a unique perspective to his storytelling, weaving together the lives of five doctors in a hospital setting! Goosebumps while reading this!
The novel masterfully delves into the inner struggles of each character, revealing the fragile bonds that tie them together. Dr. Ankit, who fled a broken system in India, struggles to find his place in a new country. Dr. Pooja puts up a poised exterior, but beneath the surface, she's aching. Dr. Shashi is brilliant yet adrift in a sea of human connections. Dr. Jindal is undone by a vast, unarticulated grief. And Dr. Silva, whose carefully constructed life is threatened when she receives a mysterious bangle, forcing her to confront her secrets.
Gupta's writing is both intimate and resonant, capturing the dissonance of life and the uncertainty that lies beneath our façades. A big applaud . The characters' stories intersect and intertwine, bound together by their shared experiences and struggles.
I love how the novel explores the complexities of identity, particularly in the context of cultural displacement and professional roles. Gupta highlights the importance of human relationships in navigating life's challenges. The book sensitively portrays the impact of trauma and grief on individuals.
*Overall*: "Voices in the Waiting Room" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven fiction and exploring the human condition. With its relatable themes and engaging narrative, this book is a great choice for those looking for a compelling story about the complexities of life .
The novel masterfully delves into the inner struggles of each character, revealing the fragile bonds that tie them together. Dr. Ankit, who fled a broken system in India, struggles to find his place in a new country. Dr. Pooja puts up a poised exterior, but beneath the surface, she's aching. Dr. Shashi is brilliant yet adrift in a sea of human connections. Dr. Jindal is undone by a vast, unarticulated grief. And Dr. Silva, whose carefully constructed life is threatened when she receives a mysterious bangle, forcing her to confront her secrets.
Gupta's writing is both intimate and resonant, capturing the dissonance of life and the uncertainty that lies beneath our façades. A big applaud . The characters' stories intersect and intertwine, bound together by their shared experiences and struggles.
I love how the novel explores the complexities of identity, particularly in the context of cultural displacement and professional roles. Gupta highlights the importance of human relationships in navigating life's challenges. The book sensitively portrays the impact of trauma and grief on individuals.
*Overall*: "Voices in the Waiting Room" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven fiction and exploring the human condition. With its relatable themes and engaging narrative, this book is a great choice for those looking for a compelling story about the complexities of life .
November 1, 2025
Genre & Tropes: Literary Contemporary Fiction, Multi-perspective narrative (five doctors), Themes of racism, identity, displacement, grief, belonging, Diaspora / cultural clash & systemic injustice
Plot
The novel unfolds in a hospital in the U.S., centred on Dr Silva, whose life begins to shift when she receives a bangle that seems to unstick memories she thought she’d managed symbolically. She shares the stage with four colleagues: Dr Ankit (escaped a flawed system in India & grappling with being a stranger abroad), Dr Pooja, Dr Shashi & Dr Jindal, each wrestling with inner pain, roots, grief & a sense of alienation. Their stories intersect in the hospital corridors & through their voices the book explores what it means to belong, to straddle two cultures, to carry grief & to feel “othered.” 
Themes of racism, being a stranger in a foreign system & what belonging really entails are timely & global. For readers familiar with India & diaspora life, the comparisons between system failures at home vs. abroad hit home.
For me, the book seemed slow-paced. The novel takes its time, which allows depth, but some may find the momentum lacking; plot developments are gradual rather than dramatic.
The focus is more on internal conflict than external action, so those wanting sharp twists or high stakes may feel less satisfied. Some character arcs feel more fleshed-out than others; certain backstories hint at more but are not always fully explored.
The handling of racism is thoughtful, but sometimes it remains more in an implied or emotional space rather than confronting concrete systemic episodes in full. That can feel subtle to a fault.
If your taste runs towards fast pace, strong plot arcs, or dramatic conflict, you might find it a little slow or diffuse.
Plot
The novel unfolds in a hospital in the U.S., centred on Dr Silva, whose life begins to shift when she receives a bangle that seems to unstick memories she thought she’d managed symbolically. She shares the stage with four colleagues: Dr Ankit (escaped a flawed system in India & grappling with being a stranger abroad), Dr Pooja, Dr Shashi & Dr Jindal, each wrestling with inner pain, roots, grief & a sense of alienation. Their stories intersect in the hospital corridors & through their voices the book explores what it means to belong, to straddle two cultures, to carry grief & to feel “othered.” 
Themes of racism, being a stranger in a foreign system & what belonging really entails are timely & global. For readers familiar with India & diaspora life, the comparisons between system failures at home vs. abroad hit home.
For me, the book seemed slow-paced. The novel takes its time, which allows depth, but some may find the momentum lacking; plot developments are gradual rather than dramatic.
The focus is more on internal conflict than external action, so those wanting sharp twists or high stakes may feel less satisfied. Some character arcs feel more fleshed-out than others; certain backstories hint at more but are not always fully explored.
The handling of racism is thoughtful, but sometimes it remains more in an implied or emotional space rather than confronting concrete systemic episodes in full. That can feel subtle to a fault.
If your taste runs towards fast pace, strong plot arcs, or dramatic conflict, you might find it a little slow or diffuse.
November 11, 2025
This book, which takes place late at night when everything is quiet yet something significant is changing, has the atmosphere of a peaceful stroll on a hospital floor. Five doctors are depicted by the author at a single American hospital, but there are a lot of unsaid tales hidden under the white coats and equipment.
The structure is gentle but layered. We begin with Dr Silva — her life is tightly controlled until a simple bangle arrives and everything starts to fray. Then we meet Dr Ankit (who left India’s medical system), Dr Pooja (whose surface calm hides inner ache), Dr Shashi (brilliant but disconnected) and Dr Jindal (strong, yet undone by grief). Each chapter shifts focus, yet the hospital corridors tie the stories together.
Reading it made me pause more than once. I felt the strain when Dr Ankit tried to belong in a country that didn’t quite welcome him. I felt the fear in Dr Pooja when she looked in the mirror and didn’t recognise the face staring back. I felt the longing of Dr Jindal for something he couldn’t name. There are no wild plot twists here — instead the power lies in the slow uncurling of each character’s heart.
What’s beautiful is that the writing doesn’t pretend to be perfect. The language is clear and readable; the hospital setting is familiar if you’ve watched doctors in waiting rooms or sat beside a loved one in silence. The small details matter — a crease in a white coat, a machine’s beep in the dead of night, the way someone holds a bangle as if it’s a lifeline.
If you care about stories of identity, belonging, the invisible pain people carry — this book speaks to you. It’s less about dramatic resolutions and more about being seen even when you feel invisible.
The structure is gentle but layered. We begin with Dr Silva — her life is tightly controlled until a simple bangle arrives and everything starts to fray. Then we meet Dr Ankit (who left India’s medical system), Dr Pooja (whose surface calm hides inner ache), Dr Shashi (brilliant but disconnected) and Dr Jindal (strong, yet undone by grief). Each chapter shifts focus, yet the hospital corridors tie the stories together.
Reading it made me pause more than once. I felt the strain when Dr Ankit tried to belong in a country that didn’t quite welcome him. I felt the fear in Dr Pooja when she looked in the mirror and didn’t recognise the face staring back. I felt the longing of Dr Jindal for something he couldn’t name. There are no wild plot twists here — instead the power lies in the slow uncurling of each character’s heart.
What’s beautiful is that the writing doesn’t pretend to be perfect. The language is clear and readable; the hospital setting is familiar if you’ve watched doctors in waiting rooms or sat beside a loved one in silence. The small details matter — a crease in a white coat, a machine’s beep in the dead of night, the way someone holds a bangle as if it’s a lifeline.
If you care about stories of identity, belonging, the invisible pain people carry — this book speaks to you. It’s less about dramatic resolutions and more about being seen even when you feel invisible.
October 17, 2025
Mayank Gupta's "Voices in the Waiting Room" is more than just a narrative; it is a reflection of innumerable actual lives torn between cultures, identities, and unsaid sorrow. The novel, which is told through the perspectives of five doctors, including Dr. Silva, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Shashi, and Dr. Jindal, presents an unvarnished and honest picture of Indian doctors juggling the demands of practicing medicine in the United States while bearing the burden of their pasts.
The underappreciated, overworked, and underpaid medical professionals in India who frequently seek refuge overseas only to struggle with identity crises and alienation are depicted in Gupta's writing as having emotional and moral challenges. The book effectively examines what it means to leave one's home country in pursuit of dignity and how, even success overseas, can feel like a silent displacement.
Cultural conflicts, discrimination, and the never-ending desire to fit in are all explored by the author through a multi-perspective narrative. Although the detail can occasionally feel dense, the incorporation of actual medical systems, postgraduate programs, and complex terminology adds authenticity. However, Gupta's skill at humanizing every detail keeps the narrative incredibly poignant.
For fans of modern fiction, there is even a faint reference to "The Silent Patient." This is a necessary, soul-stirring read because of the emotional gravity, even though some parts linger on repetitive tones.
Every patient and medical professional should read this exquisitely written, unsettling truth to learn about the lives behind the white coats.
The underappreciated, overworked, and underpaid medical professionals in India who frequently seek refuge overseas only to struggle with identity crises and alienation are depicted in Gupta's writing as having emotional and moral challenges. The book effectively examines what it means to leave one's home country in pursuit of dignity and how, even success overseas, can feel like a silent displacement.
Cultural conflicts, discrimination, and the never-ending desire to fit in are all explored by the author through a multi-perspective narrative. Although the detail can occasionally feel dense, the incorporation of actual medical systems, postgraduate programs, and complex terminology adds authenticity. However, Gupta's skill at humanizing every detail keeps the narrative incredibly poignant.
For fans of modern fiction, there is even a faint reference to "The Silent Patient." This is a necessary, soul-stirring read because of the emotional gravity, even though some parts linger on repetitive tones.
Every patient and medical professional should read this exquisitely written, unsettling truth to learn about the lives behind the white coats.
October 23, 2025
This book is about a group of doctors as they navigate their lives in foreign lands. Dr. Silva is "the best" in her field, but deep down she is vulnerable; her past holds a trauma she cannot forget. Dr. Puja is out of her toxic marriage and happens to meet an old friend, Dr. Ankit, who is planning to move to the States for a better career opportunity. Dr. Jindal is an interesting character who welcomes everyone with an open heart. Just after meeting Ankit once, he developed a bond that will last a lifetime.
The story highlights the ethics and biases not only in the medical field but also in general society. It explores the biases an immigrant faces in their day-to-day life, with the airplane incident regarding biased services serving as a prime example. The way the influence of politics and power is narrated seems so apt. The systems in India and other countries are different, but not polar opposites; in some way or another, money and power can always bypass the process. In India, it is prominent how powerful people can make or break anyone's career or life, often in the name of clearing their public image.
I loved how it shows the basic differences between interviews held in India and abroad. This starts with the dressing sense and extends to the interviewer's line of questioning, which focuses not just on theoretical knowledge but also on practical approaches.
Real-life medical cases shared by the doctors make this medical saga more interesting and relevant. I loved the references to books scattered here and there, especially the reference to "The Silent Patient."
The story highlights the ethics and biases not only in the medical field but also in general society. It explores the biases an immigrant faces in their day-to-day life, with the airplane incident regarding biased services serving as a prime example. The way the influence of politics and power is narrated seems so apt. The systems in India and other countries are different, but not polar opposites; in some way or another, money and power can always bypass the process. In India, it is prominent how powerful people can make or break anyone's career or life, often in the name of clearing their public image.
I loved how it shows the basic differences between interviews held in India and abroad. This starts with the dressing sense and extends to the interviewer's line of questioning, which focuses not just on theoretical knowledge but also on practical approaches.
Real-life medical cases shared by the doctors make this medical saga more interesting and relevant. I loved the references to books scattered here and there, especially the reference to "The Silent Patient."
October 25, 2025
Voices in the waiting room by Mayank Gupta talks about topics that are very deep. The characters of the book are doctors who are all Indians who work in US and their conversations. Dr. Ankit who fled a broken system in his country and came here to see that there is existence of biases and prejudices everywhere. Some are based on power, influence, class, ethnicity, race, color.
It seems the world is full of biases and no where is a better place to live, it's all about the adaption some times we feel this place is far better than the place we come from, which is so true. I wished the book gave more background of bangle search of the Dr. Silva and story of Pooja and Ankit when they were in India and what was the cause of the breakup. I liked the Jindal family which was a community hub for the Indian doctors abroad, a safe space. I would also wished to know the story of Maya, the teenage maid of the family that came to treatment from India.
I liked the topics discussed by the doctors in cafeteria. We have normalized many injustice things. Many times we wish to talk and remain silent. The event of Dr Shashi speaking with Sandeep about they are not in India and how people with money think and they can buy anything and never shows respect to people they think as low even whey they are doctors.
I loved the prank made on a politician by Johnny. Dr. Ankit and Swami's conversation in flight was also so true. Dr. Silva was someone to admire who had a lot in her heart piled up, but finally we can see the calmness in her.
Finally everything finds its place. We feel connected to the topics discussed.
It seems the world is full of biases and no where is a better place to live, it's all about the adaption some times we feel this place is far better than the place we come from, which is so true. I wished the book gave more background of bangle search of the Dr. Silva and story of Pooja and Ankit when they were in India and what was the cause of the breakup. I liked the Jindal family which was a community hub for the Indian doctors abroad, a safe space. I would also wished to know the story of Maya, the teenage maid of the family that came to treatment from India.
I liked the topics discussed by the doctors in cafeteria. We have normalized many injustice things. Many times we wish to talk and remain silent. The event of Dr Shashi speaking with Sandeep about they are not in India and how people with money think and they can buy anything and never shows respect to people they think as low even whey they are doctors.
I loved the prank made on a politician by Johnny. Dr. Ankit and Swami's conversation in flight was also so true. Dr. Silva was someone to admire who had a lot in her heart piled up, but finally we can see the calmness in her.
Finally everything finds its place. We feel connected to the topics discussed.
October 13, 2025
Some books wake you up with a jolt, but some just sing a lullaby and whisper so softly that they linger in your mind for a long time. Voices in the Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta is one such book. It tiptoes and rests in your heart with its sheer simplicity and thought-provoking delivery.
Set against the backdrop of a hospital's waiting room, the book unfolds through multiple voices and perspectives, each carrying its own burden, hope and unspoken story.
What makes this book truly powerful is its ability to transform an ordinary space into a stage where raw emotions come alive. Each chapter introduces us to a new character, revealing fragments of their inner world.Some struggling with illness, others with heartbreak, loss, or the weight of time itself. Through these intertwined narratives, the author paints a delicate yet intense portrait of human vulnerability and resilience.
What struck me the most was how the waiting room became more than a physical space. It became a shared human pause. A place where time slows down, where stories overlap without ever colliding. The author’s empathy shines through every line, making you stop and think about the invisible stories around you in hospitals, on trains, in queues, even in your own home.
By the end, I wasn’t just reflecting on the characters. I was reflecting on myself. On the moments I’ve spent waiting-sometimes for answers, sometimes for change, sometimes for healing I didn’t know I needed.
Voices in the Waiting Room isn’t just a book you read; it’s one you carry with you for a while.
Set against the backdrop of a hospital's waiting room, the book unfolds through multiple voices and perspectives, each carrying its own burden, hope and unspoken story.
What makes this book truly powerful is its ability to transform an ordinary space into a stage where raw emotions come alive. Each chapter introduces us to a new character, revealing fragments of their inner world.Some struggling with illness, others with heartbreak, loss, or the weight of time itself. Through these intertwined narratives, the author paints a delicate yet intense portrait of human vulnerability and resilience.
What struck me the most was how the waiting room became more than a physical space. It became a shared human pause. A place where time slows down, where stories overlap without ever colliding. The author’s empathy shines through every line, making you stop and think about the invisible stories around you in hospitals, on trains, in queues, even in your own home.
By the end, I wasn’t just reflecting on the characters. I was reflecting on myself. On the moments I’ve spent waiting-sometimes for answers, sometimes for change, sometimes for healing I didn’t know I needed.
Voices in the Waiting Room isn’t just a book you read; it’s one you carry with you for a while.
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October 21, 2025
Voices in the Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta is a deeply moving and novel that explores the lives of five doctors working in a hospital in the United States. On the surface, it’s about their careers and daily struggles, but beneath that lies a powerful reflection on identity, belonging, and the unseen emotional weight carried by those who heal others.
The author writes with honesty and sensitivity, capturing both the external and internal battles of the characters. Each doctor’s story feels personal and real, revealing not just the pressures of the medical profession but also the complex challenges of being an Indian immigrant in a foreign land. The hospital becomes a metaphor for waiting, for healing, understanding, and acceptance.
Through these characters, the author explores themes like corruption, privilege, and racism, connecting social inequalities in India to the struggles faced abroad. The writing is simple yet striking, with moments of quiet reflection. The book never felt exaggerated. Instead, it’s grounded in emotional truth and empathy.
I liked this book as it stands out with its restraint and realism. It doesn’t try to offer easy answers or polished resolutions. It’s a story that asks you to slow down, listen, and reflect, not just on the characters, but on the hidden battles that shape us all.
This novel is not just about medicine or migration; it’s about what it means to be human in a demanding world. It is raw, honest, and quietly powerful. If you are looking for a quick read with relatable characters, pick this one.
The author writes with honesty and sensitivity, capturing both the external and internal battles of the characters. Each doctor’s story feels personal and real, revealing not just the pressures of the medical profession but also the complex challenges of being an Indian immigrant in a foreign land. The hospital becomes a metaphor for waiting, for healing, understanding, and acceptance.
Through these characters, the author explores themes like corruption, privilege, and racism, connecting social inequalities in India to the struggles faced abroad. The writing is simple yet striking, with moments of quiet reflection. The book never felt exaggerated. Instead, it’s grounded in emotional truth and empathy.
I liked this book as it stands out with its restraint and realism. It doesn’t try to offer easy answers or polished resolutions. It’s a story that asks you to slow down, listen, and reflect, not just on the characters, but on the hidden battles that shape us all.
This novel is not just about medicine or migration; it’s about what it means to be human in a demanding world. It is raw, honest, and quietly powerful. If you are looking for a quick read with relatable characters, pick this one.
November 9, 2025
This book talks about a lot of issues India has and we deal with on a day to day basis. This book actually gave voice to the situations we face. The book talks about the bias in selections, power dominance, caste and rich division, favouritism, political connections, child labour and a lot of things that were faced not just by doctors but in every sector of life. This book talks about the oppressed rights and how they were silenced or ignored to serve the "superior ones".
As a debut writer he did a great job addressing these issues and pointing why talent is leaving India. Why people are choosing foreign countries where their voices are recognised and their opinions are respected while also representing the struggles of Indians in a foreign land.
But what I am not impressed with the book is the story plot. I honestly didn't connected with the characters as their personalities though well described felt vague. I felt the character arcs were not too prominent except for Dr. Silva. I loved Dr.Jindal and Dr.Ankit's connection. I also liked the Dr. Pooja and Ankit's story and the epilogue was beautiful ❤️ But somehow the story was short and their back stories were rushed which in turn made me not connected with the characters while reading the book. Even after half of the book I couldn't figure out the plot ( I understand when it's a multiple POV) but then it felt rushed. Other than that the way, this book spoke about these prominent aspects that doctors these days facing and addressing them in such an impactful way is commendable.
As a debut writer he did a great job addressing these issues and pointing why talent is leaving India. Why people are choosing foreign countries where their voices are recognised and their opinions are respected while also representing the struggles of Indians in a foreign land.
But what I am not impressed with the book is the story plot. I honestly didn't connected with the characters as their personalities though well described felt vague. I felt the character arcs were not too prominent except for Dr. Silva. I loved Dr.Jindal and Dr.Ankit's connection. I also liked the Dr. Pooja and Ankit's story and the epilogue was beautiful ❤️ But somehow the story was short and their back stories were rushed which in turn made me not connected with the characters while reading the book. Even after half of the book I couldn't figure out the plot ( I understand when it's a multiple POV) but then it felt rushed. Other than that the way, this book spoke about these prominent aspects that doctors these days facing and addressing them in such an impactful way is commendable.
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