Mohsin Hamid
Born: 01-01-1971
Mohsin Hamid is a critically acclaimed Pakistani author known for his compelling narratives and insightful exploration of identity, migration, and socio-political themes. Born in Lahore in 1971, he spent part of his childhood in the United States before returning to Pakistan. Hamid's notable works include "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" and "Exit West," both of which have garnered international praise for their thought-provoking content and stylistic innovation.
Book summaries for books written by Mohsin Hamid
Quotes
That was the problem with being a man, even in Pakistan. You had to keep up appearances, even when your life was falling apart.
But that's the thing about privilege, you see. When you have it, you can use it to get more of it.
It was a time of fear, and of love.
The struggle is not over. The struggle never ends.
He was a man without a future, and he was a man without a past.
It's not how much you have that makes people look up to you, it's who you are.
You could not change the world. But you could make a difference.
In the end, all the secrets of the world are known to God.
It was a time of endings, and of beginnings.
He knew that life was neither a tragedy nor a comedy. It was a melodrama.
Love is a form of obsession. It's a kind of madness.
The truth is a difficult thing. But then, so is a lie.