A review by tonyfrobisher
In the Company of Strangers by Awais Khan

5.0

A book that takes your through the intricate layers of Pakistani and Lahore in particular. Awais Khan writes with a wonderfully descriptive, evocative and sensory style, but also delivers a powerful narrative, reflecting the complexity and diversity of Pakistan; it's beauty and wealth, it's fervent extremists and privileged elites. Against such a rich and colourful background, Awais Khan weaves a story of relationships - encapsulating longing, abandonment, love, jealousy, fulfilment and desire.

A beautiful book, and a beautifully written debut. I can not recommend reading In The Company Of Strangers highly enough.