Introduction to Heaven in Fire: Militancy Conflicts and Displacement of Millions of People in Swat Valley, Pakistan

Everybody talks about Taliban, about the people who supported their cause, about the role of Pak Army in militancy; but have you ever thought who were exactly the end sufferers? Heaven in Fire delves deep into the subject. The author keeps a finger on the pulse and digs out the facts. 

Heaven in Fire Portrays War Time Sufferings of the People of Swat:

Heaven in Fire is a fairly grim portrayal of wartime sufferings that the people of Swat had to undergo during militancy and the subsequent military operation. The historical novel delves  deeply into how miserably the locals led through the circumstances of fear and panic. There was no respect for human dignity and reverence. Their peaceful existence had been changed beyond imagination, and what they saw around them was the ration of deaths and losses. At last, they had to find a ledge to find shelters and left the valley in pathetic conditions. They migrated to the down districts in millions.

Mass Migrations by the War on Terror:

Throughout the Death Valley, there was hardly any place safe for life. It was not safe to go, it was not safe to stay. The valley had become a living hell on the earth. The land of flowers and fruits had withered into blood. The environmental effects of war were also huge. The people only thought of survival in the general chaotic conditions. There were only deaths and losses. The students were deprived of their schooling. Finally, the people have to collect their luggage and baggage to find shelter from the rain of bullets and shower of blasts.  

Uzman Shah, the protagonist in Heaven in Fire, is one of them. He is a student of class 10. He weeps blood tears on finding him suddenly bereft of his love. His blissful existence changes beyond imagination. They shift to Mingora City. There he falls to the temptations of his mother about a young beauty, which ultimately ends up in a disaster, due to Uzman love for Kashmala. 

Didactic Story:

Heaven in Fire is juicy novel is a combination of romance and real characters with a tinge of imagination. It adds to the painful history of the country. The didactic story also gives a lesson. 

Table of Contents:

The table of contents of Heaven in Fire has skillfully been arranged. It outlines the book's body of work by dividing it into chapters, sections, and parts. The chapter titles set the tone for the book. It tempts one towards in-depth study.

Compelling Narrative:

Heaven in Fire starts out with a compelling narrative, a moment of confusion. The readers want to read more and more. The hook occurs in the first scene of chapter one. The author avails the opportunity to grab the reader's attention and make them wonder what's going to happen next. He skillfully draws the readers into his story. He gives them a reason, as to why it is important to keep the book reading.

Sections of the Novel:

Each section of Heaven in Fire comes with its own set of challenges. The beginning identifies the premise, the opening sentence is strong and sets the reader's expectations in the first scene. 

The major character's introduction in the early writing process establishes conflict-heavy stakes. The inciting incident drives and develops the plot of Heaven in Fire skillfully. 

Location changes in the middle for new developments and challenges. Uncertainties of the character's goals raise. The plot complications and obstacles increase, and the subplots create and add interest to the main arcs. Interesting minor characters introduction, staying focused on eventual character goals. 

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