A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif

A Case of Exploding Mangoes

Mohammed Hanif

295 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical dark funny medium-paced
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Description

There is an ancient saying that when lovers fall out, a plane goes down. This is the story of one such plane. Why did a Hercules C130, the world's sturdiest plane, carrying Pakistan's military dictator General Zia ul Haq, go down on 17 August, 198...

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Community Reviews Summary of 716 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
funny 63%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 28%
tense 26%
informative 17%
challenging 13%
reflective 11%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 32% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.64

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