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In the middle of reading this. Very unrealistic, doesn't have depth except for the soldiers stories.

What moves one to pick a Shamsie book? Masochism. Pure and simple.

I kid, it's because of her flourishing narratives that masterfully travels generations, even centuries. Because her characters are compelling. Because you gotta know what happens. Because like it or not, you kind of hope she rewrites history to a happy ending which of course, she does not.

But certainly read it for Viv, Qayyum, Najeeb and certainly for Diwa.

Loooooove unexpected finds at the second-hand bookstore.

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I really enjoyed this novel which was a multi layered story of india pre independence focussing on a notorious massacre by British forces. Pakistani born the author is adept at crafting a work of historical fiction and this thread reminds to read her other works.

Look what arrived in the mail today! Shamsie is one of my 3 favorite living authors, I can't wait to dig in! 👀📖

Read this fascinating novel, about a female British archaeologist who falls in love with a Turkish man on the eve of WWI, in one sitting. Shamsie is a brilliant writer.