Exit West by Mohsin Hamid is a poignant and imaginative novel that explores themes of migration, love, and human connection in a world on the brink of transformation. The story follows Saeed and Nadia, a young couple who fall in love in an unnamed city teetering on the edge of war. As their city descends into chaos, they discover mysterious doors that serve as portals to other parts of the world, allowing them to escape but also plunging them into uncertainty. The novel delves into the emotional and psychological toll of displacement, capturing the challenges of adapting to new cultures while grappling with the loss of home and identity. Through its magical realism, Exit West reimagines migration as a universal and timeless phenomenon, transcending borders and highlighting shared human experiences.
- Pages: 200
- Genre: Political fiction
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9789646979765
- Persian Title: کتاب خروجی غربی اثر محسن حمید
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