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Literary Fiction· Pakistan

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

by Mohsin Hamid
Aggregate Editorial Score31/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2013228 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2013. A nameless protagonist follows the self-help manual for success in an unnamed rising Asian city, while his love for a nameless 'pretty girl' is the only constant in his pursuit of wealth. Hamid's formally inventive novel uses second-person address throughout. Themes of Pakistan, ambition, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2013.

Book Details

AuthorMohsin Hamid
Published2013
Country of Origin🇵🇰 Pakistan
LanguageEnglish
Pages228
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781594632433
Editorial Score31/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇵🇰 Pakistan

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
201310
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia about?

A nameless protagonist follows the self-help manual for success in an unnamed rising Asian city, while his love for a nameless 'pretty girl' is the only constant in his pursuit of wealth. Hamid's formally inventive novel uses second-person address throughout.

Who wrote How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia?

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia was written by Mohsin Hamid, from Pakistan. First published in 2013.

What awards has How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia won?

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2013.

Is How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia worth reading?

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Pakistan, ambition, love.

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How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia originates from Pakistan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Pakistan on our country page.

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