A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif

A Case of Exploding Mangoes

Mohammed Hanif

323 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical dark funny medium-paced
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Intrigue and subterfuge combine with bad luck and good in this darkly comic debut about love, betrayal, tyranny, family, and a conspiracy trying its damnedest to happen.Ali Shigri, Pakistan Air Force pilot and Silent Drill Commander of the Fury Sq...

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Community Reviews Summary of 712 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
funny 62%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 29%
tense 27%
informative 17%
challenging 13%
reflective 11%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 33% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.64

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