A review by alexthepink
In the City by the Sea by Kamila Shamsie

3.0

Enjoyable, with a likeable protagonist, not as plot driven as the books I usually enjoy. The novel is set in Karachi, Pakistan and centres around Hasan, an 11 year old boy growing up in a privileged household. One day he sees a boy flying a kite fall to his death from the roof of a house. His beloved uncle, an opposition politiican, is arrested for treason and Hasan's life is turned upside down.
I loved the sensory detail in this book and it made me feel like I could visualise Karachi, despite having never been there. The plot line was a bit gentle for my taste, but it's a very accomplished book and an enjoyable read.