Hamid, Mohsin
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156034029
- author:
- Hamid, Mohsin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 191
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 13.5 x 20.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A Pakistani man converses with an uneasy American stranger at a café table in Lahore as dusk deepens to night. He begins to tell a tale that has brought them together, one that explores the complexities of identity and belonging. Changez's life is marked by contrasts - he thrives on the energy of New York, yet finds himself at odds with his adopted city after September 11. His relationship with Erica, an elegant and beautiful woman, shifts in response to these changes. As Changez navigates this seismic shift in his own identity, allegiances are revealed that go beyond money, power, and love. This novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, one that challenges readers to consider the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging.