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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “suspenseful and lyrical.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “The Reluctant Fundamentalist is one of those books I had passed in the bookstore dozens of times. I’d picked it up, read the back, then put it back down again. Eventually I gave in and checked it out of the library to satisfy my curiosity about it. Yet despite its popularity, something...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Chosen by Mary
Book Group wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Score - 77 out of 100”
“My sister Muna gave me this book. The title isn't very appealing but what a surprising book. It describes the journey of a young muslim man down the path of islamic fundamentalism. Very enjoyable. Can't wait for the movie to come out.”
Hala Y wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story line just seemed hollow. from the co-workers and 911 to the relationship it seem too staged and lacked depth and in some areas it dragged on but in areas where more depth would have been appreciated it was instead brief or rushed. It was an okay read but I am note sure it was deserving of all the hype it recieved ”
Kelly P wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“very interesting style and story. Ive never read a book quite like this one. The ending was great-thrilling and ambiguous. The story was emotional but also political-the story took place during the 9/11 attack.”
sarah c wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book. Suspenseful. ”
Brad F wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I am not sure what to think about this book. I think will take it to my book club to get some other opinions on it!”
M M wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not at all what the title leads you to believe the story is about. It was also pretentious at times, but despite its flaws, it's still a good story that kept me reading to the end.”
David F wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The Reluctant Fundamentalist is one of those books I had passed in the bookstore dozens of times. I’d picked it up, read the back, then put it back down again. Eventually I gave in and checked it out of the library to satisfy my curiosity about it. Yet despite its popularity, something about it didn’t ring true to me.
Peach wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Changez is an intelligent and successful Princeton graduate. Despite having been born in Pakistan, he feels like he has adopted his affluent lifestyle completely. 9/11 changes that perception for him, and he realizes that some part of him doesn’t fit in. Later he tells his story to an American at an open-air restaurant, and the reader can’t help but feel that the situation is a bit sinister.
I did not dislike this book, but it didn’t ring true to me. Everything from his romance with Erica to his relationship with his coworkers in the wake of 9/11 seemed hollow and contrived. ”
“Taut. Suspenseful. Worth the Booker nomination.”
bunnychip9 wrote this review Monday, September 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
