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Exit West: A BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick – Booker Prize Gems is an extraordinary literary work by the acclaimed author Mohsin Hamid. This mesmerizing novel has captured readers worldwide, achieving the status of a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller.
Shortlisted for the prestigious 2017 Man Booker Prize and honored with the Aspen Words Literary Prize, Exit West profoundly explores themes of love, resilience, and the human spirit set against the tumultuous backdrop of a war-torn city. The story intricately follows two young lovers, Nadia and Saeed, who navigate their relationship amid chaos, discovering magical portals that transport them to new worlds and unforeseen lives.
Hamid's illustrious writing has garnered accolades from literary heavyweights, such as Zadie Smith, who described it as “astonishing,” while the Spectator called it “stunning.” This narrative serves not just as a story but as a deep commentary on the human experience, offering hope in times of despair.
As if its literary triumphs weren't enough, Exit West is poised to become a major Netflix production, featuring talents like Riz Ahmed and overseen by Michelle and Barack Obama, promising even broader recognition for this captivating tale.
Delve into a story that transcends borders and invites you on an unforgettable journey through love, hope, and the indomitable human spirit. Experience the inspiration that is Exit West.
ISBN: | 9780241979068 |
Author: | Mohsin Hamid |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 152 x 197 x 16 mm |
Publication Date: | 02 August, 2018 |
Pagination: | 240 pages |
Weight: | 174g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’