73 pages • 2 hours read
Mohsin HamidExit West
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid follows Nadia and Saeed, two individuals who meet in a war-torn, unnamed Middle Eastern city. As their relationship evolves amidst the escalating violence, they discover mystical doors that transport them to new locations, including a refugee camp in Greece, an apartment in London, and a shantytown in California, ultimately adapting to their changing environments and lives. This novel contains themes related to war, death, and displacement.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid is widely praised for its imaginative narrative and keen exploration of themes like migration and love, set against a backdrop of magical realism. Critics commend Hamid's eloquent prose and timely subject matter. Some readers, however, feel the character development is lacking and the storyline somewhat predictable. Despite this, the novel resonates strongly with contemporary social issues.
Who Should Read Exit West ?
A reader who enjoys Exit West by Mohsin Hamid would appreciate literary fiction that blends magical realism with poignant social commentary. Fans of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will find its exploration of migration, identity, and human resilience compelling. Ideal for those who seek thought-provoking narratives with a touch of surrealism.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
NC1660LBook Details
Society: Globalization
Military / War
Modern Classic Fiction
Magical Realism
Romance