About the book
\"Mr. Hamid reaffirms his place as one of his generation's most inventive and gifted writers.\" –Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
\"A globalized version of The Great Gatsby . . . [Hamid's] book is nearly that good.\" –Alan Cheuse, NPR
\"Marvelous and moving.\" –TIME Magazine
From the internationally bestselling author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Exit West, the boldly imagined tale of a poor boy’s quest for wealth and love
His first two novels established Mohsin Hamid as a radically inventive storyteller with his finger on the world’s pulse. How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia meets that reputation—and exceeds it. The astonishing and riveting tale of a man’s journey from impoverished rural boy to corporate tycoon, it steals its shape from the business self-help books devoured by ambitious youths all over “rising Asia.” It follows its nameless hero to the sprawling metropolis where he begins to amass an empire built on that most fluid, and increasingly scarce, of goods: water. Yet his heart remains set on something else, on the pretty girl whose star rises along with his, their paths crossing and recrossing, a lifelong affair sparked and snuffed and sparked again by the forces that careen their fates along.
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia is a striking slice of contemporary life at a time of crushing upheaval. Romantic without being sentimental, political without being didactic, and spiritual without being religious, it brings an unflinching gaze to the violence and hope it depicts. And it creates two unforgettable characters who find moments of transcendent intimacy in the midst of shattering change.
Editions of How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781594487293
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781594632334
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781594486685
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101603789
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101605325
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593864203
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\"Mr. Hamid reaffirms his place as one of his generation's most inventive and gifted writers.\" –Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
\"A globalized version of The Great Gatsby . . . [Hamid's] book is nearly that good.\" –Alan Cheuse, NPR
\"Marvelous and moving.\" –TIME Magazine
From the internationally bestselling author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Exit West, the boldly imagined tale of a poor boy’s quest for wealth and love
His first two novels established Mohsin Hamid as a radically inventive storyteller with his finger on the world’s pulse. How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia meets that reputation—and exceeds it. The astonishing and riveting tale of a man’s journey from impoverished rural boy to corporate tycoon, it steals its shape from the business self-help books devoured by ambitious youths all over “rising Asia.” It follows its nameless hero to the sprawling metropolis where he begins to amass an empire built on that most fluid, and increasingly scarce, of goods: water. Yet his heart remains set on something else, on the pretty girl whose star rises along with his, their paths crossing and recrossing, a lifelong affair sparked and snuffed and sparked again by the forces that careen their fates along.
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia is a striking slice of contemporary life at a time of crushing upheaval. Romantic without being sentimental, political without being didactic, and spiritual without being religious, it brings an unflinching gaze to the violence and hope it depicts. And it creates two unforgettable characters who find moments of transcendent intimacy in the midst of shattering change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia about?
\"Mr. Hamid reaffirms his place as one of his generation's most inventive and gifted writers.\" –Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
\"A globalized version of The Great Gatsby . . . [Hamid's] book is nearly that good.\" –Alan Cheuse, NPR
\"Marvelous and moving.\" –TIME Magazine
From the internationally bestselling author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Exit West, the boldly imagined tale of a poor boy’s quest for wealth and love
His first two novels established Mohsin Hamid as a radically inventive storyteller with his finger on the world’s pulse. How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia meets that reputation—and exceeds it. The astonishing and riveting tale of a man’s journey from impoverished rural boy to corporate tycoon, it steals its shape from the business self-help books devoured by ambitious youths all over “rising Asia.” It follows its nameless hero to the sprawling metropolis where he begins to amass an empire built on that most fluid, and increasingly scarce, of goods: water. Yet his heart remains set on something else, on the pretty girl whose star rises along with his, their paths crossing and recrossing, a lifelong affair sparked and snuffed and sparked again by the forces that careen their fates along.
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia is a striking slice of contemporary life at a time of crushing upheaval. Romantic without being sentimental, political without being didactic, and spiritual without being religious, it brings an unflinching gaze to the violence and hope it depicts. And it creates two unforgettable characters who find moments of transcendent intimacy in the midst of shattering change.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781594487293
Who is/are the Author/s of the book How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia?
Mohsin Hamid
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781594487293) and paperback(ISBN 9781594632334) and paperback(ISBN 9781594486685) and ebook(ISBN 9781101603789) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101605325) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593864203)
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