I am on a reading spree for past two weeks, and hence not so much of blogging. Last week was a little draining. It was physically exhausting, and left me emotionally vulnerable. I therefore opted for the good old therapy – reading. I don’t recall correctly and I have not kept track. Roughly, I’ve read…
Category: Urdu Book Reviews
Urdu Book Reviews
Book Review: Mere Khwab Mere Jugnoo
Title: Mere Khwab Mere Jugnoo Author: Nemrah Ahmad CHARACTERS Khurram Zaid: Our hero Jehangir: Senetor, rich and powerful Simal Jahangir: Our heroine, not so beautiful and has a leg problem Mah Noor: Simal’s older sister, an evil person in short. Reminds me of Ujala’s sister Dua from Tere Liye Hai Mera Dil. PLOT SUMMARY Khurram and Simal…
Book Review: Saans Saakin Thhi by Nemrah Ahmad
This is one of the earliest work of Nemrah Ahmad. This story talks a lot about Pakistan Cricket Board, and all the politics that goes behind the scene for selection of players and captain, etc. I think it can be generalized to every cricket board. The main story is of Amal and Riyaan. It talks…
Book Review: Daasi Dholan Yaar Di by Faiza Iftekhar
Non review Rant I am on a reading spree. I read two books two weeks ago. I finished 6 this week. I know, it amazes me, too. I will start by reviewing the one I read two weeks back, and is long overdue for a review. One I’ve reviewed already. Now coming to the first…
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Nemrah Ahmad: The power of her writing
She is like a magician, who can change people’s lives through her creative work. My life has significantly changed after reading her book. So, what did I learn from Nemrah Ahmad’s novels? Unlike others, I have not yet started wearing Hijaab like Haya. I have not yet started learning Quran Shareef like Mehmal. I have…
“Jannat Ke Pattay” by Nemrah Ahmed
“Jannat Ke Pattay” is my go to book. When I can’t decide what I should read, I open this. The characters, the story stays with me. Yet, I find it new every time I read it. I like how detailed her research is. I like how she interweaves the plot in different time periods. I like…
Book Review: “Namal” by Nemrah Ahmed
‘Namal’ is undoubtedly one of the most difficult book to review and comment. Actually pretty difficult and heavy to read too, if you’re trying to do it one sitting. I finished all 30 episodes / parts during an overnight journey to my native place. It killed me. I went at it like I used to…