City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh by Zeyad Masroor Khan is a vivid, intimate memoir that revisits a formative childhood in Aligarh. Told with honesty and emotional clarity, it captures the textures of family, community, memory, and belonging while reflecting on how place shapes identity.
Readers who enjoy reflective life writing will find a thoughtful narrative about growing up, observing the world closely, and making sense of change. City on Fire offers a personal yet resonant reading experience, blending nostalgia, insight, and quiet intensity in equal measure.
