New York Ke So Rang by Mustansar Hussain Tarar PDF Free Download
New York Ke So Rang (نیویارک کے سورنگ) by Mustansar Hussain Tarar. This colourful Safarnama in Urdu depicts Orlando, Florida and New York City. With humour, historical context, and introspective contemplation, the author delves deeply into seven famous cities over the course of a substantial 638 pages.
“New York Ke So Rang” sees the author traversing New York’s bustling streets, from Central Park to Times Square, Harlem to famed museums. While the extensive descriptions of museum artefacts and artists might feel overwhelming to some, they testify to the author’s in-depth knowledge and understanding of art and culture.
The story takes a moving turn as the author sees a jet taking off over New York, bringing up memories of 9/11 and its lasting effects on Pakistan, the author’s own country. His name, Tarar, has an uncomfortable resemblance to the term “terror,” which adds a cruel, ironic touch and highlights the difficulties Pakistanis in America confront in the wake of 9/11.
Tarar’s visit to the World Trade Center site evokes deep empathy for the victims. However, it also brings to mind the countless others affected by America’s subsequent wars. A subsequent excursion to Orlando, Florida, punctuates the narrative with encounters with the city’s unpredictable coastal weather.
“New York Ke So Rang” is a quintessential Tarar work, lengthy and rambling but filled with delightful moments of self-deprecating humour that leave readers in fits of laughter. Despite its meandering nature, the book’s charm lies in its mix of light-hearted comedy and sober reflections, encapsulating Tarar as a ‘leering, dirty old man’ with a knack for storytelling.
Tarar’s travelogue offers a colourful, multi-layered portrayal of New York and Orlando. Although it may not inspire an overwhelming fondness for these cities, it indeed provides a nuanced, humorous, and, at times, poignant perspective on these American metropolises.
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