I understand that Alif is not just a novel, it is a phenomenon that has gripped the Urdu speaking people across the globe. While some are content by simply watching the drama; others want to enjoy the literary experience as well. There is good news for all. Umera’s website uabooksonline.com has shared Alif in various…
Tag: Urdu Book Reviews
Book Review: Abhi Tou Maat Baqi Hai by Umera Ahmed
Non-Review Rant I read this story when it was published in monthly women magazine Pakeeza Aanchal. We were still living in my grandfather’s house, so it was certainly before 2001. My elder sister was doing her graduation, so it was some time between 1996 to 1999. Boy, that is a long time back. Let’s just…
Book Review: Zindagi Gulzar Hai
I have been meaning to post about this since ages. Something or the other always comes up; or I end up watching the drama again.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai is Umera Ahmed’s first book and it was published in 2010 by Ilm o Irfan Publishers.
Book Review: Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaq): English Review
Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
Book Review: Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaq): Urdu Review
Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
Book Review: Mere Humdum Mere Dost (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
This post is a spoiler filled review of the book. If you’re planning to read the book, please don’t read further. You have been warned.
Book Review: Deewar-e-Shab By Aliya Bukhari
I will summarize the complete story of Deewar-e-Shab. This review, therefore, will be filled with spoilers. If you want to read the book, or want to enjoy the drama without ruining the mystery, stop reading now.
Book Review: Alif – Complete Review (By Umera Ahmed)
Introduction I love when I read a novel about writers, or watch a movie about actors. Umera had not written a novel post Aab-e-Hayaat, which was about 3-4 years ago. I remember that because I had just moved to my apartment, my own apartment, around that time. My sisters and I used to discuss the abrupt ending over a cup of tea until late in the night. Ah,…
Book Review: Haalim – Episode #23 {{LAST Episode}} (By Nemrah Ahmed)
(Drafted on September 6th) Episode 23 was uploaded on the author’s FB page on, 4th of September. This episode has 156 pages, woohoo! The episode aims at Revising Tying the loose ends Parting some more wisdom Reinforcing the fact that you may not be the wisest. Talia thought she had figured out Fateh, but Fateh……
Book Review: Khuda Ki Basti (By Shaukat Siddiqui)
Non-review Rant I read about 30 stories over the weekend, mostly urdu. This was one of the longer reads. Plot Summary Characters Raziya Begum, a widow lives with her three kids – Sultana, Nosha and Annu. Her eldest daughter has passed away, who was married to Neyaz . Nosha, Shami and Raja are three teenage…