Description
- ISBN-13: 9789386228833
- Publisher: Juggernaut
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Weight: 499.9999996 gr
- ISBN-10: 9386228831
- Publisher Date: 14 Sep 2018
- Height: 39.99992 mm
- No of Pages: 296
- Width: 139.99972 mm
Original price was: ₹499.00.₹424.15Current price is: ₹424.15.
Patna Blues by Abdullah Khan (ISBN: 9789386228833) tells the story of Arif, whose ambition to become an IAS officer clashes with his infatuation for Sumitra, a married woman. Explore themes of class, ambition, and forbidden love in 1990s Patna. Will Arif achieve his dreams or succumb to desire? This coming-of-age novel offers a poignant look at societal expectations and personal struggles.
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Ishaan Raghav –
A wonderfully written book that explores the themes of love and ambition. Characters are well-developed and the plot is fast-paced. Recommended.
Nipun Jain –
Patna Blues is an okay novel, but not great. I was expecting more depth and complexity. An average read.
Shreya Paliwal –
A beautiful and poignant story. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging. A great read!
Somya –
A captivating tale of ambition and forbidden love in Patna. The author’s storytelling is commendable. A must-read for those who appreciate Indian literature.
Neeraj Chitrasen Singh –
Khan’s writing style is engaging. The story explores the themes of ambition and love wonderfully. I enjoyed reading it.
Devansh Pareek –
The book started well but lost its charm midway. Arif’s infatuation felt forced. Disappointed with the ending.
Anant Srivastava –
Patna Blues is a decent read. Arif’s ambition is relatable, but the plot felt a bit slow at times. Sumitra’s character could have been developed more. Overall, an okay book.
Pankaj Dhalaria –
A bittersweet story of love and aspiration. Khan captures the essence of Patna well. Some parts were dragging. Could have been more engaging.
Shubham Kaushal –
Patna Blues is a mixed bag. The characters are interesting, but the storyline is predictable. An average one-time read.
Gaurav Bharti –
Story had a strong start, but soon became very slow. Characters seemed confusing and did not have strong personalities
Bhanu Pratap Singh Rathore –
The writing felt forced and the book had poor pacing. Definitely not one I would read again anytime soon, unfortunately.
Nirupama Banerjee –
A beautiful and poignant novel that explores ambition and love. The story is compelling and characters are well-developed. A must-read!
Rishabh Singh –
The author’s storytelling is engaging. Themes are beautifully explored and the characters are very realistic. I definitely recommend.
Maryam Mushtaq –
Enjoyed reading about Arif’s struggles. The writing is simple yet effective. A poignant portrayal of societal expectations and personal desires. Recommended.
Sreyoshi Gope –
Patna Blues is a thought-provoking novel. The themes of class and ambition are well explored. The story is compelling.
Ishika Sharma –
The book had potential, but failed to deliver. The storyline became tedious. The characters needed more depth.
Priyansha Dalmia –
The story felt a bit rushed at times. Characters could have been better developed to have more depth
Kunal Manoharrao Motghare –
An amazing novel that had me hooked from start to finish! Story line was very good. I did like the charaters.
Rahul Rinwa –
I found the book to be quite boring. The plot moved slowly. The writing was not engaging enough for me.
Aditya Raj Basistha –
Patna Blues is a refreshing read. The author has done a great job in portraying the complexities of love and ambition. Recommended!
Archit Mam –
Had potential, but did not meet my expectations. Storyline became tiring, and the characters required depth. Not a fan.
Joydeep Sarkar –
Patna Blues is okay but, I found it boring. There was not much depth to the story and the characters were underdeveloped.