Gavin D’s Reviews > The Reluctant Fundamentalist > Status Update

I was surprised that Erica was willing to spend time with Changez after the attacks. The timing was terrible for Changez flying home, and I expected him to be held at the airport after the agent’s rude response. I was happy for Changez and Erica during the celebration at his apartment after Erica got an agent. I am curious why the author keeps returning to the idea of the American spy and Changez.

I just read to page 85 and I am getting pulled in even deeper into this book because of how Changez reacted to the planes hitting the Twin Towers. I do not like how he says that seeing another countries misfortune brings him joy. And him saying he wanted something bad to happen to american
are both hints that Changez might be apart of the terrorist group that flew the planes into the towers.

I liked how the novel begins by setting up events that hint at what will happen after 9/11, especially through Changez’s relationship with Erica. I find it strange how Erica's relationship with Changez is a strong focus, and I wonder how their relationship will affect Changez’s view of America. I liked seeing him succeed at Underwood Samson, but I find it interesting how it seems his perspective changes.

I really liked this intro of learning about Changez's life and how he became successful while not being wealthy. I respect him because of him becoming successful, coming from not the best path of life. I enjoy how the in the first few pages the book does not give the American a voice as how americans didn't give them a voice after 9/11. I wonder if our classes theory of the american being a sky turns out to be true.