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How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Mohsin Hamid

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unnamed City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid is a satirical novel written in the second person, portraying an unnamed narrator's journey from poverty to wealth in an unnamed Asian city, guided by self-help precepts. Each chapter begins with a discourse on diverse topics, while the narrator's rise to a water magnate and interactions with "the pretty girl" highlight themes of class and fulfillment. The novel depicts experiences of poverty, violence, and illness.

Contemplative

Dark

Bittersweet

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

26,087 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid is lauded for its innovative narrative style and poignant commentary on socio-economic dynamics in Asia. The second-person perspective immerses readers, though some find it gimmicky. Critics praise its sharp prose and emotional depth, but the unconventional approach may not appeal to all.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia?

Readers who appreciate The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga or Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup will enjoy How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid, a satirical, self-help styled novel depicting a rags-to-riches journey in a rapidly changing Asia. Ideal for fans of modern, socio-economic narratives.

4.1

26,087 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unnamed City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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