I found this to be something of an enigma. Although dealing with a situation of tyranny and war in an unspecified eastern country Exit West has the air of a fairy story written in almost Biblical language. Mohsin Hamid uses a simplistic approach to transport us into a world of fantasy that has parallels with Alice in Wonderland although his characters, perhaps intentionally, lack definition. I was left with much to think about.
(Judith Peppitt - bwl 88 Spring 2018 ) |
