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Mohammed Hanif

    L'écriture de Mohammed Hanif explore les vies turbulentes et les changements sociétaux complexes au Pakistan. Son œuvre est reconnue pour sa critique sociale acerbe et sa représentation sans concession des réalités du pays. Avec un esprit vif et de l'ironie, il dévoile les absurdités du pouvoir et de la condition humaine. Les lecteurs apprécient sa voix singulière, qui capture l'air du temps tout en résonnant avec des thèmes universels.

    Red birds
    Our Lady of Alice Bhatti
    A Case of Exploding Mangoes
    • Red birds

      • 287pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      "An American pilot crash lands in the desert and takes refuge in the very camp he was suppose to bomb. Hallucinating palm trees and worrying about dehydrating to death isn't what Major Ellie expected from this mission. Still, it's an improvement on the constant squabbles with his wife back at home. In the camp, teenager Momo's money-making schemes are failing. His brother left for his first day at work and never returned, his parents are at each other's throats, his dog is having a very bad day, and an aid worker has shown up wanting to research him for her book on the Teenage Muslim Mind"--Front dust jacket flap

      Red birds2018
      3,2
    • Our Lady of Alice Bhatti

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      But her new life isn't easy and on top of everything else Alice impulsively falls for optimist and loveable good Teddy Butt - a ragtag law enforcement officer by night and a bodybuilder by day. It all seems unlikely, but then Alice Bhatti is no ordinary nurse and this is downtown Karachi where the unusual is ordinary ...

      Our Lady of Alice Bhatti2011
      3,4
    • A Case of Exploding Mangoes

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Recognized as a Best Book of the Year by prominent publications, this title stands out for its compelling narrative and critical acclaim. The story delves into intricate themes, offering readers a thought-provoking experience. With engaging characters and a well-crafted plot, it captures the essence of its subject matter, making it a must-read for those seeking depth and insight in contemporary literature.

      A Case of Exploding Mangoes2008
      3,5