Melody of a Tear

Book Details:

• Publisher: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.

• Author: Haroon Khalid Akhtar

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 212

• Release Date: 14-01-2019

• ISBN: 9789386906779

About the Book:

"Melody of a Tear" is a captivating exploration of identity, emotion, and the mysterious nature of tears. The protagonist, Zara, is raised as a son by her father and has never been able to cry. Her inability to shed tears becomes a significant part of her inner conflict. When Zara encounters Zaid, a former college-mate, and notices a tear streaming down his face, she becomes intrigued by this mysterious ability to cry and begins her search for answers.

Her journey leads her to a crumbling mansion where she meets Waris, a wise but ailing man who writes children's mysteries, and Sheila, a woman who lives in poverty with her children, treating their circumstances as their form of religion. Under Waris’s guidance, Zara delves deep into Zaid's humanity and the profound significance of his tears, which ultimately brings her closer to unraveling the mystery of her own emotions and identity.

The novel, enriched with elements of magical realism, presents a plot full of unexpected twists and thought-provoking questions. Zara’s journey is both a literal and figurative one, filled with surreal surprises and challenging her perceptions of reality, love, and transformation. The story asks poignant questions: Who is the real narrator? What does it mean to change forms? And whose imagination drives this surreal tale? The answers are as elusive and mesmerizing as the emotions at the heart of the narrative.