A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif

A Case of Exploding Mangoes

Mohammed Hanif

295 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical dark funny medium-paced

Description

There is an ancient saying that when lovers fall out, a plane goes down. This is the story of one such plane. Why did a Hercules C130, the world's sturdiest plane, carrying Pakistan's military dictator General Zia ul Haq, go down on 17 August, 198...

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Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 59%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 33%
tense 25%
informative 18%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
emotional 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 38% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.61

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