Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

Exit West

Mohsin Hamid

229 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction 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 64%
sad 40%
adventurous 35%
hopeful 35%
challenging 27%
dark 23%
mysterious 17%
tense 17%
inspiring 14%
informative 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 25%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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