Background: After reading Paras, I was so mesmerized by Nemrah Ahmad’s writing that I quickly asked around for more of her books. Thanks to my sister, again, who recommended and shared the pdf of “Qaraqoram Ka Taaj Mahal”. I had drafted it back in November… November 23, 2017 to be precise. And I publish it now. I…
Category: Book Reviews
Book Review: Alif – Episode #3 (By Umera Ahmed)
The third episode unfolds some more mysteries & introduces one more character – Abul Aala, Momin’s grandpa; and the most important character, in my opinion. The episode ends on a cliff-hanger. Like really hangs the reader. The calligraphy link is stronger than I had imagined. Momin and Momina both can do calligraphy. In this episode,…
Book Review: Cinderella Retellings
Over the weekend, I tried to buddy-read a book. I enjoyed reading it, and I thought hey, I have never really read a Cinderella’s retelling before, fantasy or otherwise. I didn’t have anything to compare it with. Then I recalled reading Undercover Princess. There was one more that I started reading the sample chapters – Cinder…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #2 (By Umera Ahmed)
The second episode reveals some more characters. It reveals some relationships amongst them. And no, I’m not mentioning those here. Read for yourself 🙂 It generates further curiosity. The tracks will converge soon, based on the first two episodes. The calligraphy link is already established. This novel is sounding like Mann-o-Salwa. The setting and the…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #1 (By Umera Ahmed)
Background & Review: Much like ‘Mann-o-salwa’ the first episode is about parallel tracks and a lot of characters. This episode had introduced a few characters; characters which are not necessarily named through the episode. There are four parallel tracks. A girl / woman named Jahan who’s writing a letter. She maybe Husn-e-Jahan; but I cannot…
Book Review: Haalim – Episode #17 (By Nemrah Ahmed)
I don’t generally do episode reviews. I was planning to do a single lengthy review for Haalim. But the current episode, much-hyped episode is out and I am asked to review it. I’m asked by those readers who don’t use social media or internet, except for download Urdu novels. Nemrah and team were posting about…
Book Review: The year of short stories: Jeffrey Archer
Master storyteller Jeffrey Archer has digitally released a series of short stories. Some stories are taken from his earlier collections, some are new. I had read a few when I used to obsessively purchase all Archer books. Some, however, I read in past two weeks. And it was quite a lot. Each story is amazing….
Book Review: Harry Potter #1 (OMG I did it)
I am too told to read Harry Potter. I was too told to read the series the first time I attempted to read it thirteen years ago. During this Eid-ul-Fitr, my brother asked me to read it. I refused. He insisted. I told her that last time I tried, I had to give it up…
Book Review: Love Muffin and Chai Latte by Anya Wylde
Background: It is a story of Tabitha Lee Simmons, who is going through some tough times. Jobless and freshly homeless, a dominating-yet-stupid fiancée Chris, a bestie who stands by her all the time, and a crooked family and past. She travels to attend her would-be-sister-in-law – Maya’s wedding. Review: There is a reason I am…
Book Review: Engaging Mr. Darcy
Review of “Engaging Mr. Darcy (An Austen Inspired Romantic Comedy)” Originally posted on Goodreads. Before we begin: This made me change my opinion multiple times through the day. I started reading the book on June 2, 2018. I barely finished 20% of it, and decided to call it quits. Although it is in the title,…