Phoenix Fled by Attia Hosain

Phoenix Fled

Attia Hosain

203 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Phoenix Fled by Attia Hosain is a poignant and stimulating collection of short stories that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of cultural identity, social change, and the human experience, particularly those interested in the complexities of traditional Indian society and the struggles of women navigating modernity.

Description

"Listen to me, child. You will be a woman soon and must behave well and with modesty. The Kazi will ask you three times whether you will marry Kalloo Mian. Now don't you be shameless, like these modern educated girls, and shout gleefully 'Yes.' Be...

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Community Reviews

3.5
based on 13 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 80%

challenging: 60%

dark: 40%

funny: 40%

mysterious: 40%

sad: 40%

adventurous: 20%

hopeful: 20%

informative: 20%

inspiring: 20%

lighthearted: 20%

relaxing: 20%

tense: 20%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
80% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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