Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

Exit West

Mohsin Hamid

238 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

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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Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 63%
sad 37%
adventurous 35%
hopeful 34%
challenging 27%
dark 23%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
inspiring 13%
informative 6%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 24%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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