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Tragedy

The books that break you a little and put you back together wiser - stories of love, loss and resilience rooted in our society. Keep tissues close; you'll be recommending these for years.

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میرال Suleman Ashiq

Discover Meeraal (میرال) by Suleman Ashiq, an Urdu novel that begins on the Bosphorus Bridge in…

جھوٹا مذہب Usman Ghani

.یہ افسانہ فرضی کرداروں پر مبنی ہے اور اسکا حقیقت سے کوئی تعلق نہیں ہے .

The Hours of the Devil Ahsan Yousaf

The hours of the devil is a story about a boy who has stitched the past to his existence like a…

Our Inauspicious Stars Shoaib Rashdi

Haunted almost to the point of insanity by past memories, Shafi Rehman recalls an obsessive inf…

آغاز زیست Faseehullah Irshad

طاقتور ظالم کے ساتھ کھُلے عام جنگ کرنا کمزور مظلوم کے لیئے دنیا کا مشکل ترین فعل ہے۔ظا لم کے خل…

Darkness That Leads To Light Adiha Sohail

"Belief is a much underrated phenomenon" Momina Sagheer lived a luxurious life until a very unf…

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In the Shadows of Light at Night Javaria Waseem

“The mualvi entered her room and shut the door while she stood there like a stone, trying to ab…

Downfall Towards The Sky Hassan Mir

A man shielded by opulence and alienated by wealth finds himself tested by life, time and time …

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Our Inauspicious Stars

by Shoaib Rashdi

Haunted almost to the point of insanity by past memories, Shafi Rehman recalls an obsessive infatuation with a girl that never blossomed under the fatal constraints of the culture in which he finds himself. Will Shafi move on? Or …

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The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman - Daastan

It is a giant pack full of friendships, thrillers, science, unique ideas, and more. The novel is written beautifully and in well-knitted form, you will get easily attracted to it even at the beginning of the story.

daastan.com The Crystal Chaos- YA Fantasy Book

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“Hodder: the Brave” by Amaima Binte Farhan - Daastan

The story puts readers in awe. A saga of a lonely and miserable man who achieves everything in life through his hard work and resilience.

daastan.com Hodder: The Brave - Motivational Story Book

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Syed Husain Momin Zaidi: Poetry Volume 1 Reflections with Daastan. - Daastan

Interview with Syed Husain Momin Zaidi on Poetry Volume 1 Reflections discussing writing journey and working with Daastan.

daastan.com Poetry Volume 1: Reflections By Noor Elven- Modern Reflective Poetry Book

Tragedy books — common questions

What are the best Tragedy books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: The Freezing Point (5.0/5 from 6 readers), Fall of Autumn (5.0/5 from 4 readers) and Death on Birth- Emotional Story Book (5.0/5 from 4 readers).

Which Tragedy book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are Tears of an Orphan , Bleed, Breathe, Sing - Tragic Story Book and Poignance of the soul — a fair place to start if you are new to tragedy.

Who are the Tragedy authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Sonia Mukhtar, Abhirun Das, Adiha Sohail and Afraz Jabeen. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are there Tragedy books in Urdu?

Yes — 8 Urdu tragedy books, alongside 23 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.

Which Tragedy books can I read for free?

8 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free tragedy books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Tragedy books available as e-books?

2 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the tragedy e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do Tragedy books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 150 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 689. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about Tragedy books on Daastan?

140 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from Tragedy books?

“ماضی کی پرچھائی میں جینے والے زندہ دفن ہو جاتے ہیں لیکن یادیں ہی وہ قیمتی سرمایہ ہے جہاں انسان بالکل نہیں بدلتے، جذبات اَن کہے ضرور رہ جاتے ہیں مگر…” — میرال
“When someone so close to heart leaves you in a world, where every hurdle you have to face yourself mere whim is more than enough to shudder a person.” — The Freezing Point
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How many Tragedy books are on Daastan?

31 published tragedy titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.