Four thousand years ago, we, the people of the Indus River basin, had cities that were laid out on grids and boasted underground sewers, while the ancestors of those who would invade and colonize America were illiterate barbarians.
Mohsin HamidPakistan hasn't been cast in the role of... interesting cultural place or, you know, land of great comedians.
Mohsin HamidI think there's a natural link between the fact that our self is a story that we make up and that we're drawn to stories. It resonates, in a way.
Mohsin HamidWhy the brevity? Because I'd rather people read my book twice than only half-way through
Mohsin HamidThe notion of love as a potentially destructive and potentially redemptive human force is something that comes across in all my books.
Mohsin HamidLiving in a place like Pakistan, very often you meet people who are migrating abroad. And sometimes you'll ask their parents, you know - you didn't try to stop them? Like, why didn't you say, don't go - I'll miss you? Stay with me. And, you know, people say, well, it's best for them. They have to go. And parents, you know, take on that sadness because they know it's better for their children if they leave.
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