"The accidental fiancée" by Zeenat Mahal - Pakistani story!
This book was published by Indiareads incorporated in 2015. This book is a single short story.
Akbar Rasul (bad boy) and Khayyam Zafar (firebrand feminist and socialist) were arch nemesis in architecture college. Years later their families arrange their marriage. Khayyam requests Akbar to scrap the engagement. Akbar won't let go the opportunity of lifetime to humiliate her.
Why does Khayyam accept engagement with Akbar? Why does Akbar call her KK? Who has extinguished fire in Khayyam? How long will the engagement last?
Author develops the lead characters in a very short span. The story becomes instantly interesting. The tussle between the two is palpable. Akbar does what Akbar is expected to do. But why does Khayyam behave contrary to her personality?
The story reaches peak and then abruptly it ends. This sudden death is baffling. It wouldn't have mattered if author had used couple of pages more for smooth landing, but she chooses crash landing. Had this landing been a shock, it would have served its purpose. But it ends very predictably. It leaves a taste of dissatisfaction.
Faiqa Mansab (Pseudonym Zeenat Mahal) is a Pakistani author from Lahore. She looks promising. Won't mind reading more of her works.
Why did I read this book? Pakistani author, Indian publisher.
What I didn't like? Predictability. Sudden death.
What did I like? Lead characters.
Recommend as a quick read.
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