Clive_Higgleton Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I saw this book a couple of times in the book store and finally decided to buy it. Iv begun to read it and it a brilliant read. I have one problem and that is for the life of me, I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Would it be 'stream of conciousness'? I haven't read The Reluctant Fundalmentalist, I await your review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I read it last year, very thoughtful, and clever, sort of stream of consciousness yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid The ‘blurb’ ’Excuse me, sir, but may I be of assistance? Ah, I see I have alarmed you.Do not be frightened by my beardI am a lover of America…” So speaks the mysterious stranger at a Lahore caf Edited March 29, 2009 by Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I read this last year and enjoyed it, although I'm still not sure what my conclusions are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow_reader Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I have this one marked tbr. Personally, I'm quite partial to streams of conscience novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmlanebooks Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I loved this book. When I finished it I wasn't so sure, but after a bit of time for reflection I realised how clever this book is. I recommend it to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I have to get this! I just know I'm going to love it! *grin* Thanks for the review Janet! Very nicely written! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDR124 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I've read it once, on my way back home from Berlin. I read it in "real time", as if I was the one listening to this compelling story. Absolutely to read in one sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippysweetie_1 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Has anyone read this book by Mohsin Hamid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccibat Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Shamefully, I started it as my son in law lent it to me and my grandaughter mislaid it in the house. Are you reading it now? I was enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yes I have, I liked it, took me a while to get into though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippysweetie_1 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I've read it. I highly recommend it. Slightly disapointing ending but then I wanted more of this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 There's already a thread on this book here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Threads have been merged, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippysweetie_1 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) The book is written in first person narrative. The author is speaking directly to you the reader. It is not Stream of Consciousness see James Joyce Ulyssess for example of Stream of Consciousness. Hope this helps ---- My apologies, The Reluctant Fundamentalist is written in Interior Monologue style. The authors character is speaking to an audience that has access to his thoughts and we draw our own conclusions to the characters interpretation of events. It is still a narrative or fable. Edited July 7, 2009 by Michelle consecutive posts merged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid After reading A Thousand Splendid Suns I said I would never read another Islamic themed book; but I am glad that this one came my way (I don't remember how...) It is a very strange and unusual book, it is one character (Changez) telling his story all the way through to a person who's responses are revealed only through things Changez says in his monologue...if you follow me. That makes the book slightly surreal, but it works so well. I think a lot of Americans will not like this book and will be unsettled by Changez' view of America and it's financial policies. However, whether the reader agrees with Changez or not, his viewpoint exists (I have talked with muslims who say the same things) for real and therefore has validity; it is at least as valid as America's own view of itself. There are always two sides to every argument. Read this book! It will make you think. But it is never boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Good review, vodkafan, but for some reason I can't put my finger on, whenever I pick up this book in the bookshop, I never have the compulsion to want to actually read it. There is actually already a thread for this book here if you want to have a look at some other views (I'm sure some nice mod will be along shortly to merge the two threads ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 (I'm sure some nice mod will be along shortly to merge the two threads ) That would be me! I saw the thread from the front page and knew there was an existing thread as I remember posting in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 That would be me! I saw the thread from the front page and knew there was an existing thread as I remember posting in it. Thanks Janet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskolnikov Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I read it last year and i was tricked by the title. After all, the alledged fundamentalist is not reluctant at all. Very anti-occidentalist in his opinions and that being said, nothing new out of clich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I read it last year and i was tricked by the title. After all, the alledged fundamentalist is not reluctant at all. That is a good point Raskolnikov; Changez is certainly always responsible for his own actions. From the point of view of his employers, it would be said that for whatever reason Changez simply failed to fulfil his potential. The fate of his girlfriend was neither here nor there and unimportant to the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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