Someone contacted me seeking guidance on reviewing a book. If only I knew! I try to follow a set pattern, a template, if you will, in my reviews. However, as I am not learned, I primarily go with my instincts. There are a few things I keep in mind. 1. The Theme Explain the theme…
Category: Urdu Book Reviews
Urdu Book Reviews
Book Review | KHOONI BADAL | Akram Allahabadi
Non-Review Rant A Goodreads friend suggested Akram Allahabadi and I said why not. I randomly picked this one because it promised to be on the same theme that I have been working on as my first attempt at writing mystery / suspense. Anywho! Plot Summary A top government official is brining top secret papers and…
Book Review | UQABON KE HAMLEY | Imran Series #64 | Ibn-e-Safi
Let’s review: UqaboN Ke Hamley (عقابوں کے حملے) (Attacks of the Eagles) – 1972 Plot Summary UqaboN Ke Hamley begins with a series of absurd events that happen at insanely rushed pace. Their is a striped monkey that people spot near the mountain, people are kidnapped. The investigations begin, and the eagles attack the search…
Book Review | HUMSAFAR | By Farhat Ishtiaq
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Book Review | DIYAR-E-DIL | By Farhat Ishtiaq
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Book Review | KHAUFNAAK IMARAT | Imran Series #1 | Ibn-e-Safi
Plot Summary Khaufnaak Imarat begins with a very engaging opening scene. If I ever write suspense, I would like to begin the story like this one. Ah, dear Imran! Ali Imran, the protagonist, a new hero by our very own Ibn-e-Safi is seen trying to knot a tie. He fails, Sulieman, his trusted servant helps…
Book Review | MATA E JAAN HAI TU | By Farhat Ishtiaq
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Book Review | AIK ARAB DOLLAR KA MANSOOBA | Ishtiaq Ahmed
Let’s review Aik Arab Dollar Ka Mansooba – my second (and the last) read from Ishtiaq Ahmed. PLOT SUMMARY There is a man shablo who brings evil ideas to another man Bhagre. What a job it is! If he has such great ideas, why doesn’t he execute them himself? There are three brothers, each living…
Book Review | MAIN ABDUL QADIR HOON | Sarwat Nazeer
I am writing this review based on my first read several years ago. Without much further ado, let’s dive into it. I don’t want to forget the details 😉 Main Abdul Qadir Hoon is story of an a young, gullible boy named Abdul Qadir. Abdul Qadir belongs to elite class of Pakistan. Yet, his simple…
Book Review | JUNOON THHA KI JUSTUJU | By Farhat Ishtiaq
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