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The Curry Mile - Zahid Hussain

The Curry Mile

Reviews for The Curry Mile

“Desi-culture Manc-style: Zahid Hussain’s The Curry Mile is a fascinating glimpse into life in Bombay mix Britain.”

Mark Sullivan, award winning playwright, author

“A fresh and lively account of contemporary British Asian life which lifts the lid on the fierce rivalry and fiery family sagas behind Manchester’s beloved Curry Mile”

Cath Staincliffe, author, Blue Murder TV series originator.

“This is a revealing ‘behind the scenes’ look at living in the restaurant trade written with soul, exuberance, and pathos. The curry Mile tackles the issues of living in a multi religious, multi generational, materialistic society with singular panache and candour”

Qaisra Shahraz, author of The Holy Woman and Typhoon.

“Revealing and quirky. A chick flick cum chapatti thriller: worth reading if only for the outrageious jalfrezi of Asian and English phrases.”

Shamshad Khan, international poet

“The Curry Mile reminded me of Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz’s Cairo Trilogy: family feuds, infuriating fathers and a strong sense of place. Manchester: along the roads through the rain to the heart of the city.”

Tom Palmer, author, literature activist.

“The depiction of the Manchester restaurant trade rings true – amidst the spicy emotions and boiling passions, it’s a world viewed with tenderness and an eye for detail.”

Dinesh Allirajah, poet and short story specialist, member, Asian Voices, Asian Lives

“This novel offers something more than a comic take on restauranteurs vying for business and scrapping over the National Curry Awards. It’s a shrewd study of cultural shape-shifters and their responses to the conflicting demands of age, faith and materialism. Essential reading for anyone who’s prepared to have their vision of Manchester transformed for good.”

Dr Corinne Fowler, Lancaster University, UK