Let’s review: Dhuwein Ka Hisaar (دھوئیں کا حصار) (Smoke Bulwark) – 1973 Plot Summary Dhuwein Ka Hisaar continues from King Chaang. Imran is alone with Deadly Frog aka King Chaang. That’s not all, he charms him just like that. Note the conversation. The incident is funny and it shows how easily Imran manipulates people. Geography…
Category: Urdu Book Reviews
Urdu Book Reviews
Book Review | KING CHAANG | Imran Series #68 | Ibn-e-Safi
Let’s review: King Chaang (کنگ چانگ) (King Chang) – 1973 Plot Summary King Chaang begins at Jameson & Zafar’s residence when Ali Imran arrives – angry and distressed. He’s sick of Joseph’s near-impossible wishes that he wants to visit Tahiti. That conversation is rather fun and it shows Ibn-e-Safi’s skill to make the most mundane scene…
HOWTO | How to Review a Book
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…
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
Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
Book Review | DIYAR-E-DIL | By Farhat Ishtiaq
Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
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
Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
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…