ANYTHING TO LOOK HOT

About the Author: Dr JAS KOHLI

Dr Kohli is a Plastic Surgeon by profession, and that reflects in his book too. A wonderful piece of work made me re-think my perceptions about Doctors. Doctors and that too Doctors working in the Government Hospitals, to my understanding are over-worked people with grey hairs, bordering to crazy kind of an attitude. However, Dr Kohli is definitely set on a mission to change the attitude of people like me towards people like him.

In the words of the author, “If I can demystify plastic surgery and bring the doctors and the patients closer, I would be more than happy.” . RIGHTS RESERVED

So, let us move on to the book quickly to get an insight into whether he has been able to use his profession to bring his readers closer to the doors of the Plastic Surgeons or not.

The Book Blurb:    

When the superstar diva of the past decade doesn’t want to play the hero’s mother on screen, she insists that she be reshaped into the most beautiful woman in the world…by any means.

This is just one of the many odd situations which plastic surgeon Dr. Dhruv faces in Mumbai. He has dealt with tyrannical bosses and finicky patients while undergoing his training, during which he has also won over a stunning doctor as his life partner. But satisfying the movie stars is a different ball game, because every girl wishes to have bee-stung lips, and every guy wants to flaunt a six-pack abdomen without working too hard. And all this while, he has to resist losing his balance over his ravishing female clients. Will he be able to become the don amongst the plastic surgeons of Mumbai, or return back to his home town? Dr. Dhruv’s journey surpasses even a masala movie for humour, drama and action. In debunking many a myth about cosmetic surgeries, the book will enthrall those who can do Anything to Look Hot.

Reader’s point of view:  

When I got this book for review alongwith other books, I kept it for the last, thinking that this must be confessions of a Doctor, as the tagline says “Candid Confessions of a Plastic Surgeon”, and who is interested in reading the confessions of a Surgeon.

But this Doctor, or should I say a part time author, rather he should be called a Part Time Astronomer , a part time bird watcher,... and the list is endless. He is truly a creative persona with a superb wit.

My Take:  

A wonderful book, which will not allow you to keep it aside till the last page. The author is well versed with his subject, and his writing skills make him a wonderful author covering all the aspects of his wide range of experiences in an interesting manner. Its a novel which takes through the world of plastic surgery through the eyes of its protagonist Dr Dhruv, which seems to be the alter-ego of the author himself. The story begins when he gets the degree of a Plastic Surgeon and through his busy schedule meets his better half. Being a lady, I appreciated the fact that although his profession guaranteed him beautiful clients, he never strayed even when the protagonist and his wife were living in different cities for three complete years. The Doctors always have to take their success with a pinch of salt. I observed that in parts, the author was overtaken by the Doctor in him, which is why, too much of details could not be ignored.

Cover Page: 

A beautiful cover page, which could have been better designed.

Publishers:  

This one is published by my favourite Publishers, SRISHTI PUBLISHERS. Really hats off to them for taking on new authors with such diverse range.

Overall Rating:       4.5/5