Review of A Place Under the Sun

[Eman Afzaal]

[Following is a volunteer review of "A Place Under the Sun" by Luis Urtueta.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Reading Luis Urtueta's 'A Place Under the Sun' gave me great comfort. The narrative mainly focused on a company and its workers. Henry is the primary character. Henry worked as a consultant for the company; however, he felt dissatisfied and bored at work. The plot revolves around Henry's quest to discover who he is and what he wants out of life, alternating between the dull work environment and the vibrant streets of Paris. He needs more than just reaching higher positions in the company; he seeks greater meaning and authenticity in everything. The narrative also includes Samantha Fidelle, a job applicant who initially seems less intriguing than she actually is, and Bernard, Henry's mentor.

Henry has to decide whether to keep his love relationship and his employment. Henry heads to Paris, anxious about Teresa and Bernard's disappearance. Even though his relationship with Teresa is difficult, he feels enthusiastic and hopeful when he sees Bernard. But as it happens, Henry is wrong about Bernard; he has his own goals, ambitions, and ideas. Despite that, he succeeds in entangling Henry in his plans, setting up a suspenseful sequence that will have you gripping the edge of your seat and wondering what will happen next.

Beyond fostering personal development, the book offered insights into the workings of the business world. I could better comprehend the intricacies that make up the business world because of insights like the company's usage of Jungian types of personality for employee classification and its emphasis on cultivating an outgoing and self-assured personality. I am grateful to the writer for the laid-back moments he made possible by adding comedy to the story. One of them, when he mentioned that people tend to nod off while he was explaining things, made me chuckle aloud.

There was nothing to dislike about this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It was professionally edited, and even upon close inspection, I couldn’t find any errors in it. Therefore, I’ll rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I suggest the book to anyone who appreciates psychological dramas that delve into the intricacies of human nature and those considering pursuing a career in consulting since it offers a sobering look at potential challenges.

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A Place Under the Sun
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