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Mumbaistan
Mumbaistans three explosive crime novellas unravel the secrets of maximum city from the slums of Dharavi and the bylanes of Kamathipura to the swank high-rises of Bandra. A prostitute, her lover and a policeman play for high stakes in BombDay. Injectionwala exposes chilling medical malpractices and a lovelorn vigilantes twisted game plan. In Coma Man, a man awakens from coma after twenty years, and sets out in search of his wife and himself. Gritty love stories, manipulative cops and hard-boiled slumlords form the backdrop of this unputdownable thriller. Its MUMBAISTAN all the way.
Mumbai, a city of dreams for many. But for others, a nightmare. Behind the façade of lustre and glamour churns a seething underbelly of squalor, corruption and crime.
Mumbaistan’s three explosive crime novellas unravel the subterranean secrets of maximum city—from the teeming maw of Dharavi and the wanton streets of Kamathipura to the swank high-rises of Bandra.
A prostitute, her lover and a policeman play for high stakes in Bomb-Day. Injectionwala exposes chilling medical malpractices and a lovelorn vigilante’s twisted game plan. In Coma Man, a man awakens from coma after twenty years, and sets out in search of his wife— and himself.
Macabre love stories, conniving cops and hard-boiled slumlords form the backdrop of a schizophrenic city that is brooding...dying.
Welcome to Mumbaistan; a gritty, compelling take on the megalopolis that lives on the edge.
Mumbai, a city of dreams for many. But for others, a nightmare. Behind the façade of lustre and glamour churns a seething underbelly of squalor, corruption and crime.
Mumbaistan’s three explosive crime novellas unravel the subterranean secrets of maximum city—from the teeming maw of Dharavi and the wanton streets of Kamathipura to the swank high-rises of Bandra.
A prostitute, her lover and a policeman play for high stakes in Bomb-Day. Injectionwala exposes chilling medical malpractices and a lovelorn vigilante’s twisted game plan. In Coma Man, a man awakens from coma after twenty years, and sets out in search of his wife— and himself.
Macabre love stories, conniving cops and hard-boiled slumlords form the backdrop of a schizophrenic city that is brooding...dying.
Welcome to Mumbaistan; a gritty, compelling take on the megalopolis that lives on the edge.
248 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2012
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Piyush Jha
8 books48 followersPiyush Jha is the author of the bestselling noir crime-fiction novels, Mumbaistan and Compass Box Killer, Anti-Social Network, Raakshas: India's No.1 Serial Killer and the satirical e-short novellas, The Great Indian Bowel Movement and The Urinationalist.
A student political leader at university, he pursued a career in advertising management after acquiring an MBA degree. Later, he switched tracks, first to make commercials for some of the country’s largest brands, and then to write and direct feature films. An acclaimed film director, Piyush's films include Chalo America, King of Bollywood and Sikandar.
He lives in his beloved Mumbai, where he can often be found walking the streets that inspire his stories.
A student political leader at university, he pursued a career in advertising management after acquiring an MBA degree. Later, he switched tracks, first to make commercials for some of the country’s largest brands, and then to write and direct feature films. An acclaimed film director, Piyush's films include Chalo America, King of Bollywood and Sikandar.
He lives in his beloved Mumbai, where he can often be found walking the streets that inspire his stories.
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October 8, 2012
So let me split this up into two bits. Things I liked about this book and the things I didn't fancy.
Things I liked:
I have always said that Indian writers who write for Indians should not give out explanations about samosas and vada pavs like they are talking to imbeciles. And this book doesn't. The story is peppered with hindi words, especially in the dialogues and it is quite refreshing. The three stories are firmly enmeshed in the often neglected genre of pulp noir. The stories are short, fast paced and focused on the setting/environment. All the three stories end with a nice twisty cherry stick. The pacing of the first story and the latter ones are much like a steam locomotive. Chugs lazily along before throttling down the tracks.
Thinks I didn't fancy:
I am not sure if it is just me or if the stories themselves seem a tad misogynistic. The fact that the stories themselves present Mumbai (Bombay is what I still call it and will continue to call it) as a omnipresent character and the detailed scenario building of the environment instead of the characters themselves was lost on me. I pretty much skimmed over the uterusial description of the bylanes and the landmarks which I now identify as being Bombay (especially given the fact the number of stories I carry around with me about 'remember that time when I lost my way and then found it again because I saw that').
Overall: I liked it. I didn't love it. Not as much as I did 'The terrorist' - Juggi Bhasin. But I still liked it. The three stories play like a disjointed Ram Gopal Verma (from Satya/Company days) story. I would have loved to find a common string attaching the three stories. But oh well!. The stories play out like a good decent Doordarshan shows (Like thekikat and Reporter) from the yore (before we started comparing the production values of US and UK with dear old DD). Recommended for people traveling by train for 4-5hours. You might want to get couple of more books if you are traveling for more than 5 hours.
ps: 5 staying awake hours.
Disclaimer: 5 is a random number. Not inclusive of the time spent sleeping on moving vehicles. Also dependent on your reading speed.
Things I liked:
I have always said that Indian writers who write for Indians should not give out explanations about samosas and vada pavs like they are talking to imbeciles. And this book doesn't. The story is peppered with hindi words, especially in the dialogues and it is quite refreshing. The three stories are firmly enmeshed in the often neglected genre of pulp noir. The stories are short, fast paced and focused on the setting/environment. All the three stories end with a nice twisty cherry stick. The pacing of the first story and the latter ones are much like a steam locomotive. Chugs lazily along before throttling down the tracks.
Thinks I didn't fancy:
I am not sure if it is just me or if the stories themselves seem a tad misogynistic. The fact that the stories themselves present Mumbai (Bombay is what I still call it and will continue to call it) as a omnipresent character and the detailed scenario building of the environment instead of the characters themselves was lost on me. I pretty much skimmed over the uterusial description of the bylanes and the landmarks which I now identify as being Bombay (especially given the fact the number of stories I carry around with me about 'remember that time when I lost my way and then found it again because I saw that').
Overall: I liked it. I didn't love it. Not as much as I did 'The terrorist' - Juggi Bhasin. But I still liked it. The three stories play like a disjointed Ram Gopal Verma (from Satya/Company days) story. I would have loved to find a common string attaching the three stories. But oh well!. The stories play out like a good decent Doordarshan shows (Like thekikat and Reporter) from the yore (before we started comparing the production values of US and UK with dear old DD). Recommended for people traveling by train for 4-5hours. You might want to get couple of more books if you are traveling for more than 5 hours.
ps: 5 staying awake hours.
Disclaimer: 5 is a random number. Not inclusive of the time spent sleeping on moving vehicles. Also dependent on your reading speed.
October 4, 2024
This book contains three novellas that showcases the underbelly of Mumbai in all its glory and grime, lust and life, vehemence and violence. In one, a drama befitting Tarantino's darkly comic ups & downs fuse with love and death. Another sees a serial killer, who evokes sympathy in our mund. Finally we come across a terrifying story of lost & found, with greed, betrayal, and love tying everything together.
These are unabashed material for masala movies. But until those movies are made, it would be best if you sit down with the book while rain lashes outside and the city lights up against a darkening sky. Then enjoy the read.
Highly recommended to all lovers of crime-fiction.
These are unabashed material for masala movies. But until those movies are made, it would be best if you sit down with the book while rain lashes outside and the city lights up against a darkening sky. Then enjoy the read.
Highly recommended to all lovers of crime-fiction.
July 14, 2014
I was suitably impressed after reading Piyush Jha’s crime/thriller novel-Compass Box Killer and was determined to read his first novel- Mumbaistan which promised to be more racy and entertaining than his first book. So it was with much expectation that I picked up this book.
The first story in the book- Bomb Day is fast paced, in fact there are so many twists and turns in the plot, that after some pages I decided to quit who was trying to double cross whom and just go with the story. The climax was undoubtedly the best and I really did not see it coming.
The second story Injectionwala with Inspector Virkar as its protagonist is my favorite. I think I may have a small, teeny-weeny crush on the swarthy inspector. The plot was good but there was not much of a surprise factor in the way the story ended.
The third novella-Coma Man has an intriguing plot, that of a man who has been written off as dead, rises from his twenty long years of sleep and tries to find out about his wife and his past. But again the plot gives away too much and it’s not difficult to guess the real culprits.
The narration and the three varied plots, weaved in the ever-pulsating city of Mumbai definitely enthralls and entertains. It’s easy to see that the author has managed to create a web of crime, deceit, mystery and intrigue with these three stories and his love for the Maximum City, Mumbai, shines throughout the book.
Verdict: Fast paced, engrossing and unputdownable.
The first story in the book- Bomb Day is fast paced, in fact there are so many twists and turns in the plot, that after some pages I decided to quit who was trying to double cross whom and just go with the story. The climax was undoubtedly the best and I really did not see it coming.
The second story Injectionwala with Inspector Virkar as its protagonist is my favorite. I think I may have a small, teeny-weeny crush on the swarthy inspector. The plot was good but there was not much of a surprise factor in the way the story ended.
The third novella-Coma Man has an intriguing plot, that of a man who has been written off as dead, rises from his twenty long years of sleep and tries to find out about his wife and his past. But again the plot gives away too much and it’s not difficult to guess the real culprits.
The narration and the three varied plots, weaved in the ever-pulsating city of Mumbai definitely enthralls and entertains. It’s easy to see that the author has managed to create a web of crime, deceit, mystery and intrigue with these three stories and his love for the Maximum City, Mumbai, shines throughout the book.
Verdict: Fast paced, engrossing and unputdownable.
October 15, 2013
THe best crime thriller...I don't know which out 3 i liked as all are at its best d old proverb stating pyaar kuch bhi kar sakta hai is apt for this theme.And as always Inspector virkar at its best in this as well as in compass box killer worth a read.Its the first time that my mom has asked for my book to read without telling her 2 read.The bomb day the injectionwala and the comma man are heart throbbing story.
July 7, 2016
4.5
A good collection of Novellas with enough twists to keep you guessing. If you are into thrillers go for it.
A good collection of Novellas with enough twists to keep you guessing. If you are into thrillers go for it.
November 18, 2024
I ran across this Indian thriller in a library sale and snatched it right up. I'm so glad I did.
The book collects three unrelated novellas…
BOMB DAY
A small time crook is recruited by the cops to infiltrate a Pakistani terrorist cell by manipulating a beautiful young prostitute. This one has a particularly fun twist ending
INJECTIONWALA
The cops hunt a mysterious vigilante who's poisoning members of an underground organ transplant gang. Wild stuff.
COMA MAN
Samir suddenly awakens from a nineteen-year coma and realizes it's his wife's birthday so he escapes the hospital to find her while his fragmented memory starts to return in traumatic snatches.
All three are great fun and full of twists and turns and deeply realized personal motivations for good guys and bad guys--and bad girls--alike. What a find!
The book collects three unrelated novellas…
BOMB DAY
A small time crook is recruited by the cops to infiltrate a Pakistani terrorist cell by manipulating a beautiful young prostitute. This one has a particularly fun twist ending
INJECTIONWALA
The cops hunt a mysterious vigilante who's poisoning members of an underground organ transplant gang. Wild stuff.
COMA MAN
Samir suddenly awakens from a nineteen-year coma and realizes it's his wife's birthday so he escapes the hospital to find her while his fragmented memory starts to return in traumatic snatches.
All three are great fun and full of twists and turns and deeply realized personal motivations for good guys and bad guys--and bad girls--alike. What a find!
February 14, 2021
Three stories, three heroes, and three manipulative women. My takeaway from this book is that
1. Mumbai is full of gangsters,
2. Mumbai Police has super intelligent officers,
3. Women are not as innocent as they pose to be,
4. The turn of events are predictable.
5. You don’t have to be famous to be a superstar. Every human being living on this planet is a superstar of his/her life.
My advice:
Be the superstar that you were born to be, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
1. Mumbai is full of gangsters,
2. Mumbai Police has super intelligent officers,
3. Women are not as innocent as they pose to be,
4. The turn of events are predictable.
5. You don’t have to be famous to be a superstar. Every human being living on this planet is a superstar of his/her life.
My advice:
Be the superstar that you were born to be, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
July 15, 2018
Loved all the three stories in the book. Bomb Day was a great read. Even though the ending in Injectionwala and Coma Man are predictable, still the author keeps you hooked to the story till the end.
All in all, its a typical bollywood filmy style narration which I enjoyed thoroughly.
The author Piyush Jha’s other works The Compass Box Killer and The Anti-Social Network are also worth reading.
All in all, its a typical bollywood filmy style narration which I enjoyed thoroughly.
The author Piyush Jha’s other works The Compass Box Killer and The Anti-Social Network are also worth reading.
August 10, 2018
Three good crime novellas packed into a single book. Gives the feeling of having watched 3 bollywood movies. Well, the endings are not pretty. Neo-noir, probably. A short, but highly realistic portrayal of the dark underbelly of Mumbai.
December 21, 2019
3 stories. Mumbai is the backdrop and the reason for each.
May 1, 2020
All the three stories created a gripping effect. Mumbai surely has as many gruesome pasts for retelling.
September 22, 2022
Wow. Just love it. Three stories n all of them of have equally captivating stories with unexpected ends.. True thriller masala book.
December 6, 2012
I came to know that the author is a film director and an ad film maker. I was impressed. I always felt that Indian film industry story writers must publish the book version of their movie. That way, the movie would be less graphics and more realistic.
As this is Piyush Jha's first novel, I have no idea what to expect from him. But now, after reading the whole book, I think he deserves a 'hats off'. Each story was excellent and very well written that the respect I had for writers, which downfalled after reading a few 'worst' novels, hiked no bounds.
"Really, man, Piyush. You must continue writing, such wonderful stories."
I am writing this review story-to-story. This book has three crime thrillers and I will be writing the review after reading each story. That way, I could be more honest with the review.
Story One: Bomb Day
There are five key characters of this story. Tanvir, the lead character, a gangstar. Hani, an ACP. Rabia, a run-away from Kashmir and a prostitute in Mumbai's red light area. Zohra, Rabia's prostitute friend. Alamzed, a Paskistani terrorist.
After 26/11, it is rumoured that there is another group of Pakistani terrorists, who stayed in Mumbai, living a life blended with the normal citizens of the maximum city. Now, years after 26/11, Mumbai is threatened of an explosion that would outthrash the previous castastrophe of 26/11 and will be equivalent to that of the hullabaloo created in New York. Mumbai could be spared the disaster only by one person. ACP Hani, who with the hellp of Tanvir, could stop the disaster.
The ACP has a plan and everything goes according to the plan. Or, that is what he thinks. Was his plan coming along or is he just brought to believe so?
With purest love and twistiest twist, Bomb Day is a very good story...
Story Two: Injectionwala
A series of murders take place in Mumbai. The only thing common among the murders is the way they are murdered - with an injection (hence the name of the chapter, Injectionwala).
Later, police finds out a link between the victims. They are all part of a organ trafficking racket. Someone is killing all the corrupt people involved in the organ racket.
When reading, I thought I figured out the ending. That happened when I read the first stroy, too. But in both the cases, I was terribly wrong. The twist at the
For whole review, click on the link below...
http://booksreviewwala.blogspot.in/20...
As this is Piyush Jha's first novel, I have no idea what to expect from him. But now, after reading the whole book, I think he deserves a 'hats off'. Each story was excellent and very well written that the respect I had for writers, which downfalled after reading a few 'worst' novels, hiked no bounds.
"Really, man, Piyush. You must continue writing, such wonderful stories."
I am writing this review story-to-story. This book has three crime thrillers and I will be writing the review after reading each story. That way, I could be more honest with the review.
Story One: Bomb Day
There are five key characters of this story. Tanvir, the lead character, a gangstar. Hani, an ACP. Rabia, a run-away from Kashmir and a prostitute in Mumbai's red light area. Zohra, Rabia's prostitute friend. Alamzed, a Paskistani terrorist.
After 26/11, it is rumoured that there is another group of Pakistani terrorists, who stayed in Mumbai, living a life blended with the normal citizens of the maximum city. Now, years after 26/11, Mumbai is threatened of an explosion that would outthrash the previous castastrophe of 26/11 and will be equivalent to that of the hullabaloo created in New York. Mumbai could be spared the disaster only by one person. ACP Hani, who with the hellp of Tanvir, could stop the disaster.
The ACP has a plan and everything goes according to the plan. Or, that is what he thinks. Was his plan coming along or is he just brought to believe so?
With purest love and twistiest twist, Bomb Day is a very good story...
Story Two: Injectionwala
A series of murders take place in Mumbai. The only thing common among the murders is the way they are murdered - with an injection (hence the name of the chapter, Injectionwala).
Later, police finds out a link between the victims. They are all part of a organ trafficking racket. Someone is killing all the corrupt people involved in the organ racket.
When reading, I thought I figured out the ending. That happened when I read the first stroy, too. But in both the cases, I was terribly wrong. The twist at the
For whole review, click on the link below...
http://booksreviewwala.blogspot.in/20...
July 29, 2013
Piyush Jha's Mumbaistan has "3 explosive crime thrillers' as a descriptor, and a blurb from Ekta Kapoor that promises "entertainment, entertainment and entertainment." All things considered, both sets of promises have been kept.
The first story - Bomb Day - has a set of stereotypes that one would associate with the subject - a prostitute, a cop, terrorists from across the border, a man with a past who is manipulated most of the time. To me, this was the slowest of the three novellas, but that's only a relative measure, since you'd not be bored. The plot does keep moving, but there is a sense of predictability and cliches that seem to weigh it down. However, this is still a good "behind-the-scenes" look at the terrorists who hold a city to ransom and the law enforcers who try to prevent them from prevailing.
The second - Injectionwala - is a little more unique mainly thanks to the subject (organ trading) and the way the characters have been developed, with an importance given to their back stories that in a way, justifies their emotions and actions. It is only the raciness of the narrative - the vigilante and the cop who play a lively cat-and-mouse game - that prevents the reader from trying to outguess the author.
Coma Man, the third story, is the longest, but manages to keep the reader on edge throughout its 90 pages. This was my favourite, not just because of the premise of a man waking up from a coma after more than a couple of decades and trying to discover his past, but because of the sheer pace of the narrative and its various twists and turns.
The three stories are not connected, except for the fact that they're all set in Mumbai, but (spoiler) I have to wonder whether all the antagonists being women is a coincidence. The language, while resorting to over-dramatisation on a few occasions - is definitely better than the grammar-less concoctions that are being churned out in the name of 'Indian writing'. The book does justice to the frenetic pace of the city it is named after, and is ideal reading material for a journey of a few hours.
The first story - Bomb Day - has a set of stereotypes that one would associate with the subject - a prostitute, a cop, terrorists from across the border, a man with a past who is manipulated most of the time. To me, this was the slowest of the three novellas, but that's only a relative measure, since you'd not be bored. The plot does keep moving, but there is a sense of predictability and cliches that seem to weigh it down. However, this is still a good "behind-the-scenes" look at the terrorists who hold a city to ransom and the law enforcers who try to prevent them from prevailing.
The second - Injectionwala - is a little more unique mainly thanks to the subject (organ trading) and the way the characters have been developed, with an importance given to their back stories that in a way, justifies their emotions and actions. It is only the raciness of the narrative - the vigilante and the cop who play a lively cat-and-mouse game - that prevents the reader from trying to outguess the author.
Coma Man, the third story, is the longest, but manages to keep the reader on edge throughout its 90 pages. This was my favourite, not just because of the premise of a man waking up from a coma after more than a couple of decades and trying to discover his past, but because of the sheer pace of the narrative and its various twists and turns.
The three stories are not connected, except for the fact that they're all set in Mumbai, but (spoiler) I have to wonder whether all the antagonists being women is a coincidence. The language, while resorting to over-dramatisation on a few occasions - is definitely better than the grammar-less concoctions that are being churned out in the name of 'Indian writing'. The book does justice to the frenetic pace of the city it is named after, and is ideal reading material for a journey of a few hours.
July 27, 2013
This is the the 1st novel written by film director Mr Piyush Jha. Its a collection of 3 thrillers.
In bomb day how a absconding shooter % chief of anti terrorist squad joins hand to save Mumbai from om blast by Pakistani terrorist who has come to India during the same time of 26/11 terrorist.
2nd one is Injectionwala where a doctor avenges his father death by the corrupt doctors who run the kidney racket.
3rd one is Coma man where a man comes out from coma after 19 years. This is journey how he re-discover his memory and who he is. He is also chased by another person who wants to know the real event behind his father death during 1993 riot as his father was branded as one of the rioters.
All the 3 novels are like short & simple. Author has tried to connect readers with Mumbai by using some Mumbaiya phrases & slangs. I can say that he has succeeded to some extent. This may not be a page turner but a light read when you are traveling alone. All the 3 novels are sharp & written in lucid languages. This 3 novels may form the script material for bollywood masala thriller.
The negative is that after reading the first novel, other novels have become too much predictable.
In bomb day how a absconding shooter % chief of anti terrorist squad joins hand to save Mumbai from om blast by Pakistani terrorist who has come to India during the same time of 26/11 terrorist.
2nd one is Injectionwala where a doctor avenges his father death by the corrupt doctors who run the kidney racket.
3rd one is Coma man where a man comes out from coma after 19 years. This is journey how he re-discover his memory and who he is. He is also chased by another person who wants to know the real event behind his father death during 1993 riot as his father was branded as one of the rioters.
All the 3 novels are like short & simple. Author has tried to connect readers with Mumbai by using some Mumbaiya phrases & slangs. I can say that he has succeeded to some extent. This may not be a page turner but a light read when you are traveling alone. All the 3 novels are sharp & written in lucid languages. This 3 novels may form the script material for bollywood masala thriller.
The negative is that after reading the first novel, other novels have become too much predictable.
April 19, 2013
An easy and quick read that unfortunately gets too predictable after the first story. Without spoiling the book, I'd say that it was disappointing to see how the basic core 'twist' in each of the three stories is exactly the same, that of betrayal. Still the stories play out in spectacular filmy fashion full of twists and turns and colourful characters. The authors tries desperately to give Mumbai a chapter of its own by delving into the shady corners of the city, but to an outsider like me all the names and descriptions fail to evoke any emotion at all. Entertaining at times with a hint of originality.
October 2, 2014
Just when I had personally struck out Indian authors from the thriller section of my reading list, I read two fantastic books, Mumbaistan and the Terrorist, which made me rethink about the future of thrillers based in India. Mumbaistan based in the maximum city gives brisk but riveting account of the qualms in living in the city through its realistic characters who jump out of the stories.
I wouldn't give out as much as line of the plot and recommend everyone to dig in for a few hours of sheer entertainment. To Mr. Jha, thumbs up for the book, you have at least one reader who will be eagerly awaiting your next.
I wouldn't give out as much as line of the plot and recommend everyone to dig in for a few hours of sheer entertainment. To Mr. Jha, thumbs up for the book, you have at least one reader who will be eagerly awaiting your next.
January 26, 2013
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Positives : All the three storylines are very powerful and can draw one into it.
Negatives: The book has some Mumbaiya words (and slang too) but in my opinion i cant strictly call it negative as one cant bring "the feel" of mumbai and the characters without the language. The storyline demands it!
The Verdict!!! Rather than going for a movie its a better deal....bole toh "Ek ka teen ;)". Undoubtedly a good read with awesome twists.
Positives : All the three storylines are very powerful and can draw one into it.
Negatives: The book has some Mumbaiya words (and slang too) but in my opinion i cant strictly call it negative as one cant bring "the feel" of mumbai and the characters without the language. The storyline demands it!
The Verdict!!! Rather than going for a movie its a better deal....bole toh "Ek ka teen ;)". Undoubtedly a good read with awesome twists.
November 1, 2013
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Overall, I find this set of crime thrillers to be average. Yes, they are entertaining, but some lack punch at vital moments. I like the love angles explored in each of the three stories, and also the emotions explored as well. The pace of the first and the third stories are quite excellent but the second one is slow. The psychological angle is more prominent in the second, as is the passion in the love, with the sex scenes. The ending is predictable, but the twists do keep the thrill aspect. Looking forward to more from the author's pen.
Overall, I find this set of crime thrillers to be average. Yes, they are entertaining, but some lack punch at vital moments. I like the love angles explored in each of the three stories, and also the emotions explored as well. The pace of the first and the third stories are quite excellent but the second one is slow. The psychological angle is more prominent in the second, as is the passion in the love, with the sex scenes. The ending is predictable, but the twists do keep the thrill aspect. Looking forward to more from the author's pen.
December 13, 2014
Piyush Jha's style of writing guides the unsuspecting reader through the seemingly uncomplicated world of crime. But once the reader reaches the end of every narrative, the twists unfold and it is astounding to see the web of deception and crime that Piyush creates. A neatly written and edited set of three stories sure to keep any serious reader of crime fiction hooked till the very end.
A reader of graphic novels is sure to find parallels between the Sin City series and Mumbaistan. I hope Mumbaistan is followed by other books in the same genre.
A reader of graphic novels is sure to find parallels between the Sin City series and Mumbaistan. I hope Mumbaistan is followed by other books in the same genre.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 12, 2012
A crime thriller based in the underbelly of Mumbai by a Bollywood director! Can the entertainment be away? Ekta Kapoor rightly says on the cover, “Entertainment, Entertainment and Entertainment” and that is exactly what Piyush Jha’s debut book is. Ad Maker and Film Director Piyush Jha brings’ his love and indulgence for Mumbai alive on pulp in this three crime thriller novella collection. Full review: http://thetalespensieve.wordpress.com...
August 4, 2013
3 Crime Thriller stories and enough of explosiveness in them to entertain the readers.
Right from Bomb Day to Coma Man the author has kept a variety in his narration and exploited Mumbai to the core in setting up the entire scenario for the readers.
Third story is little slow when compared to the other two stories but there's enough in it too to keep the readers hooked till the end.
A superlative effort by the author in order to explore this genre.
Right from Bomb Day to Coma Man the author has kept a variety in his narration and exploited Mumbai to the core in setting up the entire scenario for the readers.
Third story is little slow when compared to the other two stories but there's enough in it too to keep the readers hooked till the end.
A superlative effort by the author in order to explore this genre.
February 2, 2013
This book has three stories from the author, all related to crime in Mumbai. I have not read crime thrillers from many Indian authors, although I have a few in my wishlist. This was an ok read, the stories were quick and without too much boring details. But still I did not find this to be a page turner or something which makes you feel as to what next is coming up.
October 7, 2013
The 3 stories are decent and the research is adequate as far as Mumbai is concerned.I'd still not give it more than a 3 star as a single novel with 3 stores robs the novel of any sort of literary element that eventually adds flesh to it.Good to read while travelling and never to be opened again unlike a certain Rowling or Child.
December 7, 2013
A set of three fast-paced crime stories. A bit like Bollywood stuff but eminently readable..........specially when you lay your hands on such a book after a couple from Amitav Ghosh and the one on "Currency Wars". The plots are not unusual ones but stories weaved around the respective plots are absorbing.
November 15, 2013
Just about a 3 star ... wanted to do a quick read and get distracted from work, from that perspective it was ok. Author does have promise, at many places there was excitement but overall fell below the expectations it had generated.
March 13, 2013
3 thrillers in one bind! Or you may say it's a 3 film DVD. The read feels like reading a film script but 3 well knitted gripping thrillers.
March 30, 2013
My experimentation backfired. Why did I even buy this book.....
August 24, 2013
Nice collection of 3 short stories of thrillers
Loved it
Loved it
August 25, 2013
Atmospheric but very predictable.
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