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The Empty Room

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The Empty Room by Sadia Abbas is a powerful novel set in 1970s Karachi. Follow Tahira, a talented painter, as her life unravels amidst political turmoil and a stifling marriage. Finding solace in her art, she creates a series of paintings entitled “The Empty Room.” Explore themes of art, identity, and resilience in this must-read Pakistani novel. ISBN: 9789385932267

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9789385932267
  • Publisher: Zubaan Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Zubaan Books
  • Height: 142 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 394 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9385932268
  • Publisher Date: 15 Nov 2018
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 207 mm

15 reviews for The Empty Room

  1. Chaitanya

    A powerful novel about art and resilience! The ending was a bit abrupt, but overall, a great read.

  2. Megh Anand

    The descriptions of Karachi are amazing! It is a slow burn, but worth it.

  3. Harsh Lata

    The themes of art and identity resonated with me. A bit depressing, but beautifully written.

  4. Anupriya Aggarwal

    The Empty Room is a poignant exploration of identity. Abbas’s prose is captivating. Highly recommend!

  5. Simran Keshri

    A powerful and evocative novel about the power of art. But some portion are boring.

  6. Mohneesh Parte

    I loved the characters and the setting, but the plot dragged in the middle. A decent read overall.

  7. Manik Lakhwani

    Abbas’s writing is stunning. A deeply emotional and thought-provoking story about life of women.

  8. Mohit Shukla

    The Empty Room is a must-read for anyone interested in Pakistani literature. I really enjoyed the book.

  9. Ishika Mandal

    A beautifully written story, but I found the pacing a bit slow at times. Tahira’s journey is compelling, though.

  10. Dushyant Gaur

    I enjoyed learning about Karachi in the s. Tahira’s character was well-developed and interesting.

  11. Pranav Gupta

    I was moved by Tahira’s struggle, though the political context was a bit confusing for me.

  12. Mamta Garg

    The story of a painter with her painting – Empty Room. You can try it.

  13. Ashish Ranjan

    I struggled to connect with the characters. Found the book confusing. Not for me.

  14. Deepansh Agrawal

    One of the best books I’ve read this year! The Empty Room is unforgettable and profound.

  15. Akash Deep

    A moving story, though I found the characters somewhat difficult to connect with. Ok read.

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