The Reluctant Fundamentalist Audiobook

" Liked the idea of Changez talking and thinking, and thinking he knew what the American was saying and thinking but got tired of this after a while. Found it dull and boring in parts and didn't empathise with the characters. Must have missed the point of it really. "

" Not the classic I was expecting - well written, but not convinced by the ending. Slow burn without a bang. "

" An interesting book written as a one sided conversation that explores the impression America has on other cultures. The main character is used to look at the personal conflict an individual has when participating in two cultures at odds (or in this case at war) with each other. "

" The author's style pulled me into this book immediately. The narrative was perfect. Because of this book, I have another insight into the world of American politicos. "

" Not a good ending.... enjoyed it for the most part, but the end let it down. "

" You will read it in one sitting and think about it for day's. "

" Different, thought provoking and interesting. But there is something missing that you keep looking for throughout the read almost a sense of unreleased tension. "

" A very focused and short book that hits all the right points along the way and, in spite of its charged material, manages to be something special. A thought-provoking read. The reading experience is something like Nicholson Baker's "Checkpoint" but Hamid's novel is far more subtle and nuanced. "

" Gripping. Couldn't believe it ended the way it did! Nooooooooooooo!!!! "

" Amazing... Powerful and opening to how belief and minds can change "

" Had a bit of difficulty with the narrative style at first with the non responding dinner partner. However the writing created some chilling moments and the timeliness of the "Occupy Wallstreet" protests coincide with a major theme in the book. "

" A fast read, but gripping and very well-written. The book raises some very hard and real questions. "

" Recommended by my daughter, I have it on cd for the car. I would say it's an okay book, but my daughter enjoyed it more than I did... "

" An interesting one-sided view of a Muslim after 9-11. A very quick read - ok but not mind boggling! "

" I did not enjoy this book. I feel the suspense created was not sufficietly rewarded. Anti-climatic. Also, I didn't understand the central character and wasn't convinced by his transformation. I felt the characters were not well developed and the story was flat and two dimentional. "

" this was an interesting book. it was a fast and easy read and was thought provoking. I just don't know about the ending. "

" Read this after being in Lahore, Pakistan, where this novel is set. Interesting perspective from an American educated Pakistani on experiences in US and Lahore. "

" Not my type of narration. But interesting how he develops his beliefs. "

" Liked the idea of Changez talking and thinking, and thinking he knew what the American was saying and thinking but got tired of this after a while. Found it dull and boring in parts and didn't empathise with the characters. Must have missed the point of it really. "