Toba Tek Singh: Stories
Toba Tek Singh: Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
India-Pakistan border • 1940s
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Toba Tek Singh: Stories by Saadat Hasan Manto contains poignant narratives exploring the human impact of the 1947 Partition. The titular story, "Toba Tek Singh," delves into the experiences of individuals in a mental asylum grappling with identity and belonging as India and Pakistan are divided. The collection captures the emotional tumult and displacement experienced during this historical upheaval.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Toba Tek Singh: Stories by Saadat Hasan Manto is widely praised for its evocative storytelling and incisive critique of societal divides. The collection's prose is lauded for its raw intensity and emotional depth, but some readers find its themes unsettling due to graphic depictions of Partition-era challenges. Overall, Manto’s work remains impactful and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read Toba Tek Singh: Stories?
A reader who enjoys Toba Tek Singh: Stories by Saadat Hasan Manto is one intrigued by poignant, thought-provoking narratives that explore human nature and social issues. Fans of The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy or Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri will appreciate its powerful storytelling and nuanced cultural reflections.
2,237 ratings
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Short Story • Fiction
India-Pakistan border • 1940s
Adult
18+ years
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