The Reluctant Fundamentalist
by Mohsin Hamid
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 33.9K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 184 pages.
About The Reluctant Fundamentalist
At a café table in Lahore, a bearded Pakistani man converses with an uneasy American stranger. As dusk deepens to night, he begins the tale that has brought them to this fateful encounter…Changez is living an immigrant's dream of America. At the top of his class at Princeton, he is snapped up by an elite valuation firm. He thrives on the energy of New York, and his budding romance with elegant, beautiful Erica promises entry into Manhattan society at the same exalted level once occupied by his own family back in Lahore.But in the wake of September 11, Changez finds his position in his adopted city suddenly overturned, and his relationship with Erica shifting. And Changez's own identity is in seismic shift as well, unearthing allegiances more fundamental than money, power, and maybe even love. "Extreme times call for extreme reactions, extreme writing. Hamid has done something extraordinary with this novel." —Washington Post"One of those achingly assured novels that makes you happy to be a reader." —Junot Diaz "Brief, charming, and quietly furious . . . a resounding success." —Village Voice A Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year A New York Times Notable Book
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mohsin Hamid |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 184 |
| Kindle Price | $14.49 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 33,879 |
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What genre is The Reluctant Fundamentalist?
The Reluctant Fundamentalist is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Reluctant Fundamentalist worth reading?
Based on 33.9K reader ratings, The Reluctant Fundamentalist has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Reluctant Fundamentalist?
The Reluctant Fundamentalist has 184 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Reluctant Fundamentalist?
The Reluctant Fundamentalist was written by Mohsin Hamid. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Reluctant Fundamentalist?
The ISBN-13 for The Reluctant Fundamentalist is 9780151013040.0.
How much does The Reluctant Fundamentalist cost on Kindle?
The Reluctant Fundamentalist is available on Kindle for $14.49. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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