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Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Mohsin Hamid (author)

Paperback Published on: 24/04/2008

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19 reviews

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An excitingly different book

I found the point of view and voice that this was written in extremely difficult to get into, the first few chapters were hard going, but it was so worth t... READ MORE

Stephen B at Darlington

Synopsis

Challenging, mysterious and thrillingly tense, Mohsin Hamid's masterly The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a vital read teeming with questions and ideas about some of the most pressing issues of today's globalised, fractured world.

Mohsin Hamid 's fiction has been translated into over 30 languages, received numerous awards, and been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. He has contributed essays and short stories to publications such as the Guardian, The New York Times, Financial Times, Granta, and Paris Review. Born and mostly raised in Lahore, he spent part of his childhood in California, studied at Princeton University and Harvard Law School, and has since lived between Lahore, London, and New York.

Publisher information

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780141029542
Number of pages: 224
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 15 mm
Weight: 161g
Languages: English

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AMBIGUOUS ENDING WHO DARES WIN?

WHAT AN EXCELLENT BOOK; VERY TRUE TO LIFE. iT PORTRAYS A SOPHISTICATED; IMMACULATE MANNERED BUSINESSMAN FROM PAKISAN RELATING HIS LIFESTORY TO AN AMERICAN... READ MORE

Colleen D

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

A very short read, but oh so powerful. I'd overlooked this and really didnt think it would be my cup of tea, but it really is a fabulous piece of work.Mohs... READ MORE

Anne Cater

A slight let down

Despite being very articulately written this book did not captivate me in the way I hoped it would, and found it rather frustrating at times.

katie07

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

This is a captivating yet relatively easy read. The end however, leaves the reader space to think, especially as the book covers many 'controversial' topic... READ MORE

Clare Jenkins

Gripping

I absolutely loved this book. I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy it after reading all the positive reviews inside and on the back cover, but for once I tot... READ MORE

Nicki M

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

This book failed to grip me and i found it a chore to read.It is well written and has many positive reviews and was a controversion talking point at my loc... READ MORE

Victoria Hicks

A very good read!

I only recently got round to reading this book, and was pleasantly surprised. I liked the refreshingly quirky writing style: a well educated Pakistani with... READ MORE

Cy Cullen

Frustrating read

Thulfiqaar

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

by its name it sounds some religious type of book or of the other side which is on every tounge now a days but this book is something very fresh,and very h... READ MORE

asif ajaz

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

I enjoyed this intriguing treatment of a potentially tricky theme. It's short, easy to read and I loved the ambiguous ending.Highly recommended.

Joan Irving

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

I couldn't put it down. I loved the way it is written as a one-sided narrative. I really enjoyed the story, the easy style of writing, and the ending...it ... READ MORE

Hiral Patel

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

An Easy read or is it --- a story simply told that will have your mind racing for days.Highly recommended.

Charles O'Neill

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

I struggled with this book as it was written as a narrative and not as a story. I feel if it had been written differently it would have made it easier to ... READ MORE

Davina Malcolm

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

After reading the synopsis of this book, I was excited about reading it. The first few chapters did not let me, and I was instantly captured by the story. ... READ MORE

Natalie Pearson

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

I've picked up this book out of sheer curiosity of reading something new, of an unknown writer to me. The review on the back made me wanting to read it eve... READ MORE

Adina Dumitrescu

Excellent book

Set in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the story follows the life of Changez, a young Pakistani man who achieves great success in America, worki... READ MORE

Rafa Willisch

Great Read!

I first read Exit West after it was recommended on Between The Covers and really enjoyed it. Then I purchased The Last White Man and enjoyed. So I couldn'... READ MORE

Fiona Sharp

Great

Great one to write about, much better than the film

Rubywoo

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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