This was a really interesting read. Overall I found the conversation occurring in it quite interesting, especially being Pakistani myself. Reading this is Lahore where I encounter the wealth disparity and classicism daily in person definitely added to the reading experience. The writing style was engaging and each character had their own distinct voice. It made the storytelling very compelling and showcases the authors character writing capability. The characters being named after historical figures was so intriguing, I'm unfortunately unfamiliar with mughal history so I think I missed out on some of the nuance and meaning. However this novel did intrigue me to learn more about Pakistan's history so I think I'll definitely revisit it.  This book misses out on a five star however because I think in a way you do have to have some knowledge of Pakistan and Pakistan society to extract the full depth of value of this book. It's not that you can't enjoy this book without that knowledge it's just believe it's a really honest look into Pakistani society and if you live within it, this book really packs a punch.