The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
Meeting date: 2nd Novstrongber.
Starting time: 1:00 pm.
Moderator: Naveen Zehra Minai.
Total attendance (Open Session): Approximately 20-25.
The discussion regarding the book was started by professor Minai, “Okay, start talking. What was so good and bad about the book? What did you like and dislike? Also, make sure to tell why.” Our discussion revolved around five points mostly. One, the idea of the unreliable narrator and what purpose it serves. Two, plot development in contrast with character development within the book. Three, “The smile” that the protagonist has as the World Trade Centre fell and its unnerving implications. Four, how well does the film fare in contrast to the book. Fifth, the cliff hanger; who is the bomber?