Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I liked the writing style in this book a lot. It was a book that while reading I thought was extremely direct and simple, but upon finishing it I thought that maybe it was deceptively simple and that the love story that took up most of the story was really symbolic of Americans or a Pakistani's view of Americans.
This was written in a very fascinating manner. I appreciated the unique point of view, it was intriguing from the very first sentence.
Delicately and precisely narrated, The Reluctant Fundamentalist is an important book that offers perspective and illumination on the multifaceted danger of extreme political divide. A book to read when we most need it (which is all the time).
This is a very short read, less than 200 pages. The writing style will definitely move you through the pages quickly. The book ends rather abruptly, but that is on purpose. It lets you think about who Changez and his companion truly are and what was just about to happen. Well done.
Another book club pick, and not my typical read. Not even sure if I can say I'm glad I read this one, because when I closed the book on the last page, I had more questions than answers. I did not like the narrator as a man, and, as a general rule, I'm not fond of stories written in the first person.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ugh this book. I really hated it. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator really did a great job of making Changez sound as annoying as his character proved to be. Changez was a sociopath and unreliable narrator, two things which I cannot stand. His manipulation of Erica was abhorrent.
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated