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A review by nashwa017
Boy of Fire and Earth by Sami Shah
5.0
I initially thought that this book had two separate parts but then I realised I have the edition with both the books in it! So excited that I didn't have to wait!
This was an amazing read! I was reluctant to start it because how would a fantasy novel be if it was written by a Pakistani author and the answer is that it exceeded expectations!
The story is based on the supernatural as it is viewed in Islam with the concept of djinns, combined with urban legends we talk about it in Pakistan. It was researched exceptionally well, written for the Pakistani audience. The connections were smooth and the context could not be more accurate. The language, the humour and the setting made me feel right at home. After a recent trip to Karachi, I could relate to it even more! Parts of this book terrified me but there parts were I genuinely laughed out loud!
Everyone! read this book; even if you are a little unfamiliar with the local jargon!
This was an amazing read! I was reluctant to start it because how would a fantasy novel be if it was written by a Pakistani author and the answer is that it exceeded expectations!
The story is based on the supernatural as it is viewed in Islam with the concept of djinns, combined with urban legends we talk about it in Pakistan. It was researched exceptionally well, written for the Pakistani audience. The connections were smooth and the context could not be more accurate. The language, the humour and the setting made me feel right at home. After a recent trip to Karachi, I could relate to it even more! Parts of this book terrified me but there parts were I genuinely laughed out loud!
Everyone! read this book; even if you are a little unfamiliar with the local jargon!