‘Rishte barose chahat yakeein
Unn sab ka daaman ab chaak hai,
Samjhe the haathon mein hai zameen
Muthi jo khole bas haath hai’
Book Review: Skyfall
Genre: Fiction (Thriller and Mystery)
Author: Saba Sarim Khan
Publisher: Blooms Bury
My Ratings: 5/5⭐️
My Review: This book revolves around Prostitution, Religion, Homosexuality, Rape, Murder and Terrorism. Skyfall by Saba Karim Khan is deeply haunting yet powerful enough to bring about a change in a world where humanity is in increasing demand every single day. This story of Rania, her life in Heera Mandi with her mother Jahan-e-Rumi and her sister Ujala as well as her life with Asher will take you on an adventure into the reality of the harsh world we have been living in. This book is the true face behind the organized mask of the society at large. We, under family or peer pressure, are forced to choose something that doesn't make us happy but makes us eligible to fit in the society. Skyfall is one such story about Rania, a girl from Lahore's famous Red light area Heera Mandi, who is a tourist guide by the day but deep down Music is her Passion. The author has thrown light on many sensitive yet important issues of the world with beautiful words and pieces of poems written in between. The plot of the story here has been beautifully crafted and very well told. The author has done a commendable job in bringing up the issues which many are afraid to talk about. It has been an emotional roller coaster ride for me while reading. The characters here have been very well developed too especially that of the female ones. Every female character be it of Rania or Roohi or Ujala seems a fighter in herself. The title goes well with the plot. Also, the cover is really appealing. The author has both the boldness and right choice of words to convey the story of any girl from that background who wants to break free and run away to pursue her dreams. This is a heart wrenching story and if you are comfortable with this then it is surely a must read.
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