Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

Exit West

Mohsin Hamid

238 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

In a country teetering on the brink of civil war, two young people meet—sensual, fiercely independent Nadia and gentle, restrained Saeed. They embark on a furtive love affair and are soon cloistered in a premature intimacy by the unrest roiling th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19,916 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 64%
sad 41%
hopeful 35%
adventurous 34%
challenging 27%
dark 24%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 14%
informative 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 24%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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