 First edition | |
| Author | Sasha H. Singhal |
|---|---|
| Language | Indian English |
| Genre | Thriller, Drama |
| Set in | India |
| Publisher | Half Baked Beans |
Publication date | 2013 |
| Publication place | India |
| Pages | 204 |
| ISBN | 8192-692-620 |
Nazaqat is a novel written by author Harsh Agarwal. [1] Nazaqat was published in 2013 by Half Baked Beans under the pen name of Sasha H Singhal. [2]
The story of Nazaqat is about a girl Naazani, who gets into sex work and takes the name Nazaqat. She eventually fought to legalize prostitution in India. [1]
Aparna Mudi from Zee news wrote about the book, "The writing is crisp, but the end seems hurried – it could have made a more lyrical finish to keep the high that Singhal maintains throughout the book." [2] Sankalpita Singh at Metro India said, "The book is written beautifully with the characters, the drama, the action woven so intricately yet so vividly. Though the book is very good, there is definitely scope of improvement in terms of plot." [3] Lucknow Tribune published, "The book attempts to make a rather powerful statement on women empowerment through the life of a high-end escort Nazaqat." [4]
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