Alex Elkus’s Reviews > The Reluctant Fundamentalist > Status Update

I was excited for Changez when he found success in his new job at Underwood Samson. I believe this opportunity has helped Changez find who he truly is and how he is going to contribute to society, as he stated on page 4. I still predict 911 or girlfriend problems with Erica will affect Changez experiance/life in America. Since this is centered around the time of 911 I believe this will affect Changez significantly.

I was shocked by how Changez went out drinking with his work colleagues when his home culture is against alcohol. I believe the author put this in his writing to show people the lesson that people don't stick to their own beliefs when breaking them means fitting in. Changez previously mentioned he has drunk at home, but I still believe that this resembles a real-world problem, a powerful lesson from a small action.

I felt intrigued on page four when Mohsin Hamid stated, "I certainly was, at least at first." Moshin is explaining his first moments at Princeton. He states that he at first wanted to contribute to the community, and he had to do so, at first. This made me instantly curious and eager to read more of this story. I predict that due to the time frame of 2001, the attack of 911 will affect Moshin's life in America.