Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
"Exit West" is a novel that follows the journey of two young lovers, Nadia and Saeed, who are forced to leave their war-torn city through mysterious doors that transport them to different locations around the globe. The couple navigate their relationship while grappling with displacement, loss, and the challenges of adjusting to new cultures. The novel explores themes of migration, identity, love, and the concept of home.
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- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- Pakistani
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 231
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Passagem Para O Ocidente
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