Moth Smoke" is Mohsin Hamid's critically acclaimed debut novel, set against the vibrant and chaotic backdrop of Lahore, Pakistan. It delves into the life of Daru Shehzad, a former banker whose descent into unemployment, drug dealing, and a passionate, illicit affair exposes the moral ambiguities and stark class divisions of contemporary Pakistani society. Hamid skillfully weaves a narrative exploring themes of corruption, desire, and the destructive nature of unchecked ambition. The novel offers a penetrating social commentary on the pressures of modernization and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world.
| دار النشر: | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
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| اللغة: | english |