Ali Sethi hails from a family of dissenting journalists and publishers in Pakistan. A recent Harvard graduate, his writing has graced the pages of prominent publications such as The New York Times and The Nation. His work delves into the intricacies of human psychology and societal issues with profound insight. Sethi's prose explores the complexities of identity and culture with remarkable sensitivity and intelligence.
Zaki has arrived back in Lahore to celebrate the wedding of his childhood friend & elder cousin Samar. Amidst the preparations in the house in which he grew up, Zaki revisits the past - his childhood as a fatherless boy growing up in a household of outspoken women & his & Samar's intertwined journeys from youth to adulthood.