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The Reluctant Fundamentalist
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist - Mohsin Hamid - 4 stars
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Feb 21, 2018 05:11PM
I was a huge fan of Exit West and so I was really looking forward to reading The Reluctant Fundandamentalist. It didn't disappoint. I read it too long ago to remember specifics, and I can't recall why I gave it a four rather than a five!! I really enjoyed the unique narrative structure, the way that the narrator speaks to a unnamed person over a meal in a street cafe in Lahore. What unfurls is a failed relationship with an American girl, and eventually a failed relationship with America itself. It is a very interesting exploration of what it might be like to be a Muslim living in a post 9/11 world. I'm looking forward to reading whatever he has to offer in the future.
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I read this recently and really enjoyed it too. It was certainly unique.
I want to read this, I loved his voice in Exit West so much!
I found this to be very different but still a worthy read Booknblues.
Ummmm...I just made the connection that this is the same author as Exit West! (eye roll at myself). This definitely bumps it up on my list!
I think you’ll like it Nicole.
I gave this 4 stars too when I read it. Very worthwhile.
No. It’s quite different to Exit West. I wonder what he’ll do next.
Based on everyone's praise, I bet I'll like it. Yet another book added to the TBR. I really liked Exit West, so should give this one a shot!
It was a mind twister, wasn't it? Really makes you think.
I really liked his one too. He is a great author and like many others have stated, his books really do make you think about things from a different perspective, particularly this book.
