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By: Mohsin Hamid

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  • CategoryFiction
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Pages288
  • Published2000
  • File size595 KB
  • FormatPDF
  • ISBN9781594486609

Key ideas from the book

  • Follow Daru Shezad’s decline after losing his banking job in Lahore.
  • Encounter a story set in contemporary Pakistan.
  • See a portrayal of Pakistan that challenges exoticized Western images of South Asia.
  • Explore Mohsin Hamid’s debut novel and its depiction of drugs and crime.

About Moth Smoke by Mohsin Hamid

Set in contemporary Lahore, Moth Smoke follows Daru Shezad after he is fired from his banking job. His life begins to unravel, drawing him into a dangerous world of drugs and crime.

Hamid’s debut novel presents Pakistan as vivid and complex, challenging exoticized images of South Asia often found in Western portrayals. It may appeal to readers of contemporary Pakistani fiction and stories grounded in the social realities of Lahore.

About Mohsin Hamid

Mohsin Hamid is a Pakistani author and essayist known for his thought-provoking narratives that explore themes of identity, migration, and globalization. His notable works include "The Reluctant Fundamentalist," which examines the complexities of post-9/11 America through the eyes of a Pakistani man, and "Exit West," a novel that uses magical realism to address the refugee experience. Hamid's writing often blends personal and political elements, reflecting his deep engagement with contemporary…

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