Exit West
Mohsin Hamid
Exit West depicts a world where magical doors exist that allow for refugees to emigrate from their war-torn countries. The novel follows a pair of refugees who fall in love and try to make their lives better by finding new opportunities after their hometown becomes overrun with violence. Apart from being a good read, the book goes along with the theme of illuminating communities by offering great insight into issues faced by refugee communities that are often overlooked by society. Exit West was definitely an eye-opener for me; if you get the chance to check it out, I hope you enjoy it!
(Note: Exit West was also the On the Same Page pick for the incoming class in Fall 2020.)
ZAYD ALI
Mechanical Engineering major
Class of 2025
This book is part of the 2022 Berkeley Summer Reading List. Stay tuned for more weekly posts!