Het werk van Mirza Waheed duikt in de complexe wisselwerking tussen identiteit en verbondenheid te midden van politieke onrust en conflicten. Hij bezit een opmerkelijk vermogen om de complexiteit van de menselijke psychologie te vatten en personages die worstelen met externe druk met diepe empathie neer te zetten. Door zijn meesterlijke proza en vertelkunst onderzoekt Waheed thema's als verlies, herinnering en de zoektocht naar betekenis in turbulente tijden. Zijn romans bieden een diep ontroerend onderzoek naar menselijke veerkracht en kwetsbaarheid.
The story revolves around a retired surgeon in London, Dr. K, who is anticipating a visit from his estranged daughter. As he prepares for this meeting, he contemplates his past decisions and the sacrifices he made in pursuit of his lifelong ambitions. The narrative delves into themes of family, regret, and the emotional toll of professional dedication, highlighting the complexities of father-daughter relationships and the weight of unspoken truths.
Four teenagers disappear from their calm lives of playing cricket and singing Bollywood songs by the riverside and find themselves on the opposite side of the border, in Pakistan. There, they become a part of the movement against the Indian army, disillusioned with the Indian Army s attempts to secure peace. The harsh reality of war and the toll it takes on the people drive them to join the separatist movement, to find a better peace for the valley. Truly evocative and artistic in its ability to stir readers emotions, this is a coming-of-age story rooted in the stark insensitivity of humanity s desire for war and conflict.