Exit West
Narrated by Mohsin Hamid
Written by Mohsin Hamid
| In Exit West, Mohsin Hamid weaves a poignant narrative about love and migration through the eyes of two young lovers, Saeed and Nadia, who find themselves in an unnamed city on the brink of civil war. As violence escalates, they discover magical doors that offer passage to various locations around the globe, allowing them to escape their war-torn home. Their journey takes them from Mykonos to London and beyond, where they confront the challenges of displacement and the complexities of their relationship amidst a backdrop of societal upheaval. Hamid's novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience in the face of conflict, ultimately questioning what it means to find a home in an increasingly fragmented world. |
