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the reluctant fundamentalist (2007)

explores the fear and suspicion that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "you," an american, encounter a bearded pakistani who has left behind a high-flying career and love affair in new york.

published in 25 languages.

won and was shortlisted for a dozen awards.

excerpted as a short story in the paris review.

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moth smoke (2000)

about sex, drugs, and class conflict in 1990s urban pakistan. asks the reader to judge the trial of an ex-banker and heroin addict who has fallen for his best friend's wife.

published in 11 languages.

won a betty trask award and was a finalist for the pen/hemingway award.

adapted as a telefilm in pakistan and as an operetta in italy.

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