elsaaqazi's review against another edition
4.0
Even though this book was about my city, the place i was born in (and most probably gonna die in) I couldnt relate to much of it. Yes, bits and pieces about the city itself. But the story was not of the average person but of a minority, the upper class.
It is imperative though, to explain that despite its non-relatibility, it still was an enjoyable read. The characters felt real, tangible. The commentary on ethnic injustices caused one to actually think. In a way this story reiterates the importance of keeping our history alive, talking about it, even if we were the villains in the story.
I loved it, loved reading the names of the streets my brothers and I go driving on, and loved the words that this book put to my emotions regarding the ethnic violence this city was prone to.
It is imperative though, to explain that despite its non-relatibility, it still was an enjoyable read. The characters felt real, tangible. The commentary on ethnic injustices caused one to actually think. In a way this story reiterates the importance of keeping our history alive, talking about it, even if we were the villains in the story.
I loved it, loved reading the names of the streets my brothers and I go driving on, and loved the words that this book put to my emotions regarding the ethnic violence this city was prone to.
amanca02's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
d_swagata's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sgunther's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
debbiecuddy's review against another edition
4.0
Summer Bingo-One word title
This is a beautifully told story about love, relationships, and coming of age in war torn Pakistan...and, I couldn't imagine a more perfect ending.
This is a beautifully told story about love, relationships, and coming of age in war torn Pakistan...and, I couldn't imagine a more perfect ending.
jangribird's review against another edition
5.0
This book made me long to see a city I probably will never get to visit in my life.
tbsims's review against another edition
4.0
I got this book, along with Shadows of the Wind, at the local secondhand shop, loved them both, and am convinced the same person donated both of them and i need to meet that person - they are my book twin. Lovely book, relationship between the two central characters made me ache, and i learned a history lesson in the midst (establishment of bangladesh in 1971).
kimjinae's review against another edition
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
moosetash's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
fakenewslarry's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0