This book captivated me the moment I saw its cover while I was browsing randomly through shelves in a local book store the other day. I knew this was exactly what I needed for my research work; something light and humorous, yet full of harsh reality. My research supervisor was also pleased with my choice of book and she encouraged me to take it up as a political satire instead of social satire to give it a new dimension.
Mohsin has quite wonderfully criticized the prevailing trends and norms of the society which have made us superficial and indifferent to our surroundings. Little do we know what is happening in our country let alone the whole world. She has masterfully used the devices of wit and irony and sketched an interesting character speaking, in Salman Rushdie's words, the chutneyfied version of English.
I would recommend this book not only for the younger ones but it appeals to all age groups equally.
Mohsin has quite wonderfully criticized the prevailing trends and norms of the society which have made us superficial and indifferent to our surroundings. Little do we know what is happening in our country let alone the whole world. She has masterfully used the devices of wit and irony and sketched an interesting character speaking, in Salman Rushdie's words, the chutneyfied version of English.
I would recommend this book not only for the younger ones but it appeals to all age groups equally.
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