A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif

A Case of Exploding Mangoes

Mohammed Hanif

323 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical dark funny medium-paced

Description

Intrigue and subterfuge combine with bad luck and good in this darkly comic debut about love, betrayal, tyranny, family, and a conspiracy trying its damnedest to happen.Ali Shigri, Pakistan Air Force pilot and Silent Drill Commander of the Fury Sq...

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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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