In a world unraveling at the seams, Exit West follows Nadia and Saeed—two strangers drawn together by love in a city falling apart. As bombs shatter their home and suspicion thickens the air, rumors spread of mysterious doors that lead to distant lands. With nothing left to lose, they step through one, entering a surreal journey across continents and into the unknown. Mohsin Hamid’s novel is a lyrical meditation on displacement, belonging, and the invisible borders between people and places. Urgent yet timeless, it transforms the refugee experience into a story of magical realism, fierce resilience, and quiet hope.
