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Every book Moshin Hamid recommended on podcasts
Mohsin Hamid appeared on The Book Review to discuss his literary works and significant influences. During the episode, Hamid credited E. B. White's classic children's novel Charlotte's Web as a foundational text in his life, stating that he would not be a writer if it were not for that book. In addition to discussing external influences, Hamid reflected on his own bibliography. He described his novel Exit West as a Lahori nightmare, exploring the darker, surreal undercurrents of the setting. Furthermore, he discussed the formal framing structures he employs in his fiction, specifically noting how his novels utilize distinct narrative devices, such as a conversation in a bazaar in the case of The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Through these reflections, Hamid provided listeners with a window into his creative process, demonstrating how childhood favorites and deliberate architectural choices shape the political and emotional landscapes of his writing.
Books recommended by Moshin Hamid
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Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web by E.
Recommended“but the truth is I wouldn't be a writer if it wasn't for Charlotte's Web”
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EXIT WEST
Exit West is a speculative novel about a young couple fleeing an unnamed city torn apart by civil war through magical doorways that transport them to different countries as refugees.
Discussed“and and exit WCE is kind of a laori nightmare”
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Discussed“my other novels each have had a a kind of a frame a formal structure a conversation in a bizaar in the case of Lon fundamentalist”
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Books Moshin Hamid wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points of No Return | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 3 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and uh there a bit of the line the witch and the wardr mess passing through is there”
“and uh there a bit of the line the witch and the wardr mess passing through is there”