Description
- ISBN-13: 9789353025953
- Publisher: Fourth Estate India
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Weight: 294.8350405 gr
- ISBN-10: 9353025958
- Publisher Date: 05 Feb 2019
- Height: 39.99992 mm
- No of Pages: 284
- Width: 139.99972 mm
Original price was: ₹599.00.₹449.25Current price is: ₹449.25.
Dive into the vibrant world of “The Selected Works of Abdullah the Cossack” by H.M. Naqvi (ISBN: 9789353025953). Meet Abdullah, a gloriously unaccomplished man on a quest for meaning in Karachi. At 70, facing eviction and unexpected mentorship, he finds new life with a quirky teen and a mysterious siren. This hilarious, erudite novel paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of a city teeming with life.
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Shubham Sangram Chavan –
I was captivated by Abdullah’s journey and the vibrant setting. A truly enjoyable read!
Aman Arora –
Naqvi’s writing is sharp and witty. Abdullah is lovable. The story does drag a bit in the middle.
Pavitra Kalra –
Enjoyable, but at times confusing. There are moments of brilliance but not consistently.
Saksham Gupta –
A good book, but I was hoping for more. I love reading the description of the city and felt lost at times.
Pulkit Bhayana –
The humor is wonderful! Abdullah is a great character. Story could’ve been a bit tighter.
Himanshu Singh Yadav –
The characters are well-developed and the writing is beautiful. Some parts were hard to follow.
Kaustubh Vilas Mahajan –
A delightful read! Abdullah’s journey is both funny and poignant. Karachi comes alive.
Ishika Pavan Rawat –
A unique and charming novel. Abdullah’s perspective is refreshing and the city is a character itself.
Ansh Jhalani –
Absolutely loved this book. The writing style is so amazing! I’ve recommended it to all my friends.
Mihir Chowdhury –
A thought-provoking and funny novel about life, loss, and finding your place. Highly recommended!
Rajan Walia –
A quirky and endearing story with memorable characters and vivid descriptions of Karachi.
Abhijith S –
Naqvi’s prose is beautiful, but the story felt a bit disjointed at times. Still, worth reading.
Somnath Malik –
I enjoyed the humor and the exploration of aging, but the plot felt a little scattered.
Niharika Sharma –
I laughed out loud several times! A heartwarming story about finding purpose later in life.