Ok so I just went through the thread and I can understand the frustration most people find with adaptations. But, I did read some of the novel last night as well, and I must say I could not stand it. Her writing really does not stand out. The story is more suited for television than for a novel.
I am not a huge fan of the novel and this was one of her first novels I think so the immaturity (dare I say) shows. I do like the message the story provides and for that I do admire Umera very much.
I don't think she has a great style of writing but there is something about her stories, for me it's the message and the self analysis that they make me do while I'm reading a Peer-e-Kaamil or a Lahasil that makes me a mini-fan of hers :)