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Sharply observed, powerful, evocative (Financial Times )
A first novel of remarkable wit, poise and profundity. A treat (Esquire )
A vivid portrait of contemporary young Pakistani life, where frustration and insecurity feed not only the snobbery, decadence and aspirations of the rich, but also the resentment of the poor (The Times )
A rare glimpse into modern-day Pakistan . . . The voices that emerge are sarcastic and sad, a lively lament . . . reminiscent of V. S. Naipaul and Salman Rushdie (Chicago Tribune )
Not often does one find a first novel that has the power of imagination and skill to orchestrate personal and public themes of these consequences and achieve a chord that reverberates in one's mind. Moth Smoke is one of the best novels I have read this year (Nadine Gordimer - )
Stunning . . . [Hamid] has created a hip page-turner (Jonathan Levi Los Angeles Times )
A first novel of remarkable wit, poise and profundity. A treat (Esquire )
A vivid portrait of contemporary young Pakistani life, where frustration and insecurity feed not only the snobbery, decadence and aspirations of the rich, but also the resentment of the poor (The Times )
A rare glimpse into modern-day Pakistan . . . The voices that emerge are sarcastic and sad, a lively lament . . . reminiscent of V. S. Naipaul and Salman Rushdie (Chicago Tribune )
Not often does one find a first novel that has the power of imagination and skill to orchestrate personal and public themes of these consequences and achieve a chord that reverberates in one's mind. Moth Smoke is one of the best novels I have read this year (Nadine Gordimer - )
Stunning . . . [Hamid] has created a hip page-turner (Jonathan Levi Los Angeles Times )
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In Lahore, Daru Shezad is a junior banker with a hashish habit. When his old friend Ozi moves back to Pakistan, Daru wants to be happy for him. Ozi has everything: a beautiful wife and child, an expensive foreign education - and a corrupt father who bankrolls his lavish lifestyle.
As jealousy sets in, Daru's life slowly unravels. He loses his job. Starts lacing his joints with heroin. Becomes involved with a criminally-minded rickshaw driver. And falls in love with Ozi's lonely wife.
But how low can Daru sink? Is he guilty of the crime he finds himself on trial for?
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Moth Smoke is by far the most accurate and honest account of life in Pakistan that has ever been put into print. There are none of the usual exotic 'hooks' used by authors from the sub-continent to pull in the Western audience. The characters are very well-developed, with each of the main characters getting a chance to present the side of the story, and one actually misses them once the book is over. The world Hamid creates is tangible and accessible to people from Lahore, who will no doubt recognize it, and to people who have never heard of Lahore. In other words you do not have to be Pakistani to understand and greatly enjoy this novel. Moth Smoke raises important questions about wealth, poverty, crime and gender and allows the reader to evaluate them by including him/her in the final judgement. Read no more of this...read Moth Smoke.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This book is brilliant. The flashback style of writing is certainly unique, and really gets one engaged. Hamid's grasp of the english language is exemplary. My only complaint is that the book was too short. But the storyline, the emotions and the characters - all excellently captured in his debut book. I think the fac that this book is semi-autobiographical also helps the reader relate to the story. An excellent read
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be shocking and disturbing because like everyone else had a formed idea of what Pakistani society would be like for an author (to write about) and this was not it. Th author has cleverly managed to introduce Western traits (rejection of arranged marriages) in the book blend them with Pakistani ones and then openly discuss them. This is a book which will have an everlasting impact on the reader but its not ever one's cup of tea because it discusses issues which many people will be uncomfortable with for e.g. child abuse & adultery. Definitely one of the most powerful books I've read.
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Outstanding work
Brilliant..... I downloaded the sample of this book and just had to purchase immediately due to the way the author's style of writing is so different to what I was used reading,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paul
Boring book
This book was real hard reading and I had to force myself to read it.....the whole plot and story is meaningless.... Read more
Published 6 months ago by harri181
From hash to hell
The novel is set in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1998. Young Darashikoh (Daru) Shehzad has been fired as a bank employee. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ralph Blumenau
Involving- a very likeable book about very unlikeable people
Having read and loved the Reluctant Fundamentalist, I was a bit dubious about this book as there is always the possibility the author is a one-hit wonder. No such worries. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Late night reader
Dark Love Story
This is a dark tale about a middle class youth from Pakistan, who falls into a love triangle, and ends up on a twisted journey. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Patel
Great read...!
Loved this book... was a bit slow at the beginning.. but once i got off the tube (where i normally get a few moments to open a book) i couldn't wait to re-open it... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Sana Khan
Great read
I bought this havng read one of Hamid's other books and it did not disappoint. Interesting storyline and makes Pakistan look like a fascinating country to visit. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Helen D
Amazing Book
Big fan of Sub Continent writers. This was a great book. want to watch the movie I think it is caled Daira..
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Salman Jaffer
Lahore!
A wonderful book, that depicts the Lahore culture and scene during the late 90's. Mohsin Hamid has done a wonderful job in capturing the mood of a selective class in Pakistan. Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by Syed Mansoor Tahir
Not Bad to Read
I read Moth Smoke about 3 months ago. I am a tube reader, so early mornings and on the way back home at about 6.15pm are the only times I really get to read. Read more
Published on 7 April 2003 by "gundamunda"
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