Tahir's use of conflict in developing the story's arc falls flat at many instances because of the above reasons. While the traditional thoughts of the characters are often justified, many characters toe the line by imposing and being submissive towards emotional and toxic relationships. The story of the novel constantly falters despite a strong foundation with the author's refusal to allow them to be liberated and keeping them confined in a box of norms. The next-door-neighbour characteristics of all the characters however, fall under the stereotypical typecast of characters that refuse to expand beyond the realm assigned to them to wander despite having potential to break the barriers of stereotypical story telling. The novel starts off with familiarity, drawing up the everyday events of a house with upcoming wedding that instantly allows the reader to feel included into the close knit family. Effat Sehar Tahir was recommended to me by an avid reader of contemporary women's literature in Urdu.
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