Jannat Kay Pattay / جنت کے پتے

This is the first complete novel that I've read in a language that isn't English (well, technically “heard” as I listened to the audiobook).

This book was a whirlwind of basically everything. I was told before embarking on this journey that the novel doesn't really fit any particular genre and I've to agree; this book contains everything. It's a book you'd enjoy reading if you wish to feel the sense of satisfaction of having no plot holes. A book that makes you develop a sort of bond with its characters.

I loved how spirituality was incorporated in a very easy to accept, comfortable way. I loved how this book gave a lot of messages to the reader through the thoughts, choices and actions of its main characters.

I've never read anything in Urdu before. My comprehension skills are very weak which caused me to stop every couple of minutes while listening to the book - trying to translate and comprehend everything. But as I kept listening, I felt myself improving in my language skills too. The super descriptive, sweet tone of the book was quite engaging which made me have the patience to finish it all.

I loved every bit of this book. I truly understand why translated books never have the true essence of a language now.