Bombay Stories by Saadat Hasan Manto

Bombay Stories

Saadat Hasan Manto with Matt Reeck (Translator), Aftab Ahmad (Translator)

276 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 100%

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

3.57

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