Manto: Selected Stories by Aatish Taseer, Saadat Hasan Manto

Manto: Selected Stories

Aatish Taseer, Saadat Hasan Manto

130 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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The gentle dhobi who transforms into a killer, a prostitute who is more child than woman, the cocky, young coachman who falls in love at first sight, a father convinced that his son will die before his first birthday. Saadat Hasan Manto's stories ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
dark 40%
sad 40%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.12

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