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Jayden Wang
is on page 61 of 228
On page 61, I felt Changez’s confidence growing at Underwood Samson. He is focused, proud, and good at his job, compared to Wainwright, his non-white friend in Underwood Samson, who seems less confident compared to Changez. At the same time, Erica’s sadness becomes clearer, adding tension. Her father’s comments about Pakistan made me feel like a foreshadowing of one of the reasons their relationship broke down later.
— Jan 17, 2026 03:50PM
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Jayden Wang
is on page 40 of 228
The author in the book uses a lot of description about Pakistan and the US, such as the Pakistanis focus more on the inside of things (tea in tea chop), but Americans focus on the look (Princeton's building to make the campus look better). As Changez moved to New York, he felt great at first, but then he left in 8 months. I doubt something happened in his company or something around him happens, forcing him to leave.
— Jan 15, 2026 04:53PM
Jayden Wang
is on page 16 of 228
At first, the main character really shocked me with his sharp observation and analytical skills. The American also gives me a sense of abnormalness, since he sits in front of the wall, securing his back from any hidden threat. He also wouldn't like to take his jacket off, which makes me think he might be hiding some kind of weapon that makes him confident and safe meeting a random Pakistani inviting him for tea.
— Jan 13, 2026 05:54PM
