A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif

A Case of Exploding Mangoes

Mohammed Hanif

320 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 572 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
funny 62%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 27%
tense 27%
informative 17%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
emotional 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 39% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.6

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