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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

Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia (2013) by Mohsin Hamid continues to receive. 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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Editorial Assessment

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid sits within the tradition of literary fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2013 in Pakistan, it engages with Pakistan, ambition, love, capitalism in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: Kirkus Reviews 2013. Our aggregate score of 31/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. Readers coming to How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of Pakistan, ambition, love, capitalism is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Mohsin Hamid's role in the literature of Pakistan is well established. How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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201310
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Mohsin Hamid is a celebrated author from Pakistan known for influential works of literary fiction.

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

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

What country is How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia from?

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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