276 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788184006414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House India
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of classic, yet shockingly contemporary, short stories set in the vibrant world of mid-century Bombay, from one of India's greatest writers. Arriving in 1930s Bombay, Saadat Hasan Manto discovered a city like no other. A metropolis fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
N/A: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
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276 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788184006414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House India
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of classic, yet shockingly contemporary, short stories set in the vibrant world of mid-century Bombay, from one of India's greatest writers. Arriving in 1930s Bombay, Saadat Hasan Manto discovered a city like no other. A metropolis fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
N/A: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.