Someone Like Her

According to a 2009 study by Human Rights Watch, it is estimated that between 10% and 20% of women in Pakistan have suffered some form of domestic abuse, sometimes in the form of an acid attack. These attacks came to international attention following the release of a documentary by Sharmeen Obaid-Ch......more

Set primarily in Multan, we follow our main character, Ayesha, navigate the pressures of a changing Pakistan. Ayesha is in her late twenties, unmarried and dating in a landscape where the elder generations enforce their traditions on a youth embracing new values. I like a lot of what the author is do......more

Truly exceptional. I'm trying to be more selective on my tour commitments recently, but when I saw this, I knew it would be an unforgettable book. I love being right! Fiction that teaches us about cultures and lifestyles are books that fascinate me, and this did that in spades. The characters Ayeesha......more

I loved this author's previous novel No Honour, so couldn't wait to see what Awais Khan would do next. Someone Like Her is an epic story of love, abuse and revenge, an emotional rollercoaster that transports you from the sultry streets of Multan to London, as once again Khan confronts societal injust......more

There are those rare authors whose writing is beautifully descriptive. You feel connected to the characters, and it's like you're living their story. Awais Khan's portrayal of Pakistan's oppressive patriarchy and feudal values, where women are viewed as possessions and abuse, is widespread, is chill......more