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I still have the voice of the main character from Mohsin Hamid’s previous book, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, in my head, an acculturated Westerner, seemingly, commenting rationally and thoughtfully on the world he has taken on, yet unexpectedly and searingly angry inside. But I nevertheless passed over this book for many months until it was on a kajillion end of the year best books lists, and I decided I had to read it.
What do I think about it? It reminds me of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go; ...more
What do I think about it? It reminds me of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go; ...more
Enjoyed the use of "doors" for exit of the refugees to various countries (magical realism). Put the focus on the refugee experience in the new location. The author also has a unique writing style that was a pleasure to read. However, SO predictable about Nadia (view spoiler) at the end as to mar the book.
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