Mohsin Hamid’s ‘Exit West’
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When we hear stories of refugees fleeing their home countries, they’re generally traveling by sea, land or air. But MOHSIN HAMID’s new novel, Exit West, imagines refugees escaping through a magical passageway to safer countries. In this hour, Marty talks with Hamid about his new book, migrant escapes, and how refugees and natives coexist.
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American Booksellers Association: Mohsin Hamid on Exit West, the #1 Indie Next List Pick for March
Time: Land Of The Free Home Of The Brave
Newsday: ‘Exit West’ review: Mohsin Hamid’s dark fairy tale of refugees in love
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