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Fantastic Writer
Review for: Language English
This is my first Manto's book and it has been a fantastic read. I can strongly argue, he is among the best short story writer that I have read. His famous sarcastic story "Toba Tek Singh" has the fine... more
Sandipan Choudhuri
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· Feb, 2013
The book strikes a deep chord
Review for: Language English
The book has short stories and poems beautifully structured that jerk you back to the reality and poignant brutality of colonial and post colonial India.
Some pieces make your skin tingle with the si... more
Nupur D'souza
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Mar, 2012
my review
Review for: Language English
A good book for one of the greatest short story writers, arguably the O henry of Asia. The book is a decent collection of short stories with decent translation into English. the best part being memoir... more
saugata giri
, Mumbai
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· Jan, 2016
Pretty good
Review for: Language English
A mustread for thohose who want to dig deep in the problem of India-Pak partition. Also taste of short stories are always something heavenly.
Mainak Ghosh
, Uttar Bagdogra
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· Jun, 2017
Good product.
Review for: Language English
Quick delivery and received it in very good condition.
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, Raipur
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· Sep, 2020
Excellent
Review for: Language English
Manto is someone who weaves a magic around you.Grim but catchy, sarcastic yet sadistic nature of the society comes in front of your eyes.The surprising part is the translation. The translator has succ... more
Ritwik Mahapatra
, Kolkata
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· Aug, 2019
Brilliant
Review for: Language English
This book is a comprehensive collection with a varied and voluminous range of Manto's works.
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, Siliguri
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· Oct, 2018
Wonderful
Review for: Language English
amazing stories
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, Patna
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· Sep, 2018
Great product
Review for: Language English
best book
Arijit Das
, Kolkata
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· Sep, 2018
Expected a better product
Review for: Language English
the stars are for delivery experience. the books is top notch. although published in 2008 still hasn't lost it's charm completely. penguin books can indeed be trusted. a must read for you literature e... more
Arbas Ali
, Guwahati
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· Aug, 2018
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