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The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Mohsin Hamid, Satya Bhabha, Hamid Yoshin · 2007 · Book

A tense, unsettling monologue that explores identity and belonging in post-9/11 America. Perfect for readers seeking thought-provoking literary fiction that challenges assumptions about culture and suspicion.

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