Jamil Ahmad's novel revolves around a character named Tor Baz who wanders in the tribal areas of Pakistan adjoining the Afghan border. The narrator tells us about different stories which are loosely linked with each other. In some stories Tor Baz comes to surface and in others he is underground. This novel highlights the stories of the physical disadvantaged tribal areas of Pakistan.
People living in these areas live under harsh conditions bound by custom,traditions and the strict tribal code. The social structure of the area is such complex that it seems as an alien land to an outsider with difficulty in understanding the social fabric. As an orphan child Tor Baz becomes an informer,a guide and a pimp. His journey through the lawless land with strict rules and codes takes the reader through an amazing journey of hardships and perseverance of the individuals living in these areas.
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