The Diary of a Social Butterfly

The Diary of a Social Butterfly
Paperback cover
AuthorMoni Mohsin
LanguageEnglish
GenreComedy
PublisherRandom House India
Publication date
October 12, 2008
Publication placePakistan
Media typePaperback
Pages240
ISBN978-8184000535

The Diary of a Social Butterfly is a 2008 comedy novel by the Pakistani writer Moni Mohsin. The novel was first released as a paperback on October 12, 2008 by Random House India. It is written about a social lady Butterfly, who lives in Lahore. The novel received mostly positive feedback from the reviewers.[1]

In February 2014, Mohsin addressed the Karachi Literature Festival during a session for her book.[1] Digital book was released in 2011.[2]

A quote from her 2014 speech at the Karachi Literature Festival:

"Humour comes from tragedy while anger is what triggers satire. With satire, you speak the truth and hold a mirror up to the society."[1]

Person in the book playing the role, 'Butterfly', is intentionally shown to be a spoiled brat attending high-society parties.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Mazhar, Zahrah (7 February 2014). "No fluttering about: Moni Mohsin may be a social butterfly but she stings like a bee". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  2. ^ "The Diary of a Social Butterfly". overdrive.com website. Retrieved 28 September 2020.


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