Exit West

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By Mohsin Hamid ’93

Published Feb. 2, 2017

Exit West (Riverhead) by Mohsin Hamid ’93 is a timely allegory about the refugee crisis told through a migrant couple that is seeking asylum from a war-torn country. The book details the evolution of their relationship as they struggle to find food, shelter, and acceptance in the many communities where they seek refuge. This is Hamid's fourth novel dealing with refugees.

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An inside look up the inside of a building, with four floors and a dinosaur skeleton visible.
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