Book Reviews

This is my second read from Shazaf Fatima Haider and one thing is evident really: she seems deeply connected to her cultural roots. Both of her books depict the indopak culture, expressions and legends. Protagonists of both of her novels are younger girls. She either connects with younger lot better or is trying to connect with them; educate them. Haider's debut book had a rather realistic story where the eldest child was to get married and some unorthodox events swept in. After reading her second book, I'm convinced you guys that she is capable of writing a local version  of Harry Potter very much. This young girl Sharmeen lives with her Nani, mother Aliya, her comatosed father Amir and a servant Aziz. Aliya is not very fond of Sharmeen listening to Nani' s stories because her stories do not have the kind of happy endings that are meant for children and Sharmeen might get haunted by nightmares. For Nani, it is the weak minds that can not bear these stories. Sharmeen is goi...