Mapping Postmodernism: A Critical Study of Exit West; A Novel by Mohsin Hamid

Exit West by Pakistani-born British novelist Mohsin Hamid sheds light on the Postmodern factors of society, the global refugee crisis, migration, dystopia, and Sexual Orientation. The present research underlines the various aspects and dimensions of these issues, revealing the state's brutality against citizens. The study is set to describe Hamid's critique of postmodern society. Mainly, magical realism reveals some protesting implications against mistreatment and exploitation by government authorities. The present study uses a qualitative research design. The data is analyzed using textual and thematic analysis as research tools. Data collection and data analysis are done simultaneously. The findings suggest that the novel is a representation of the Muslim world affected by wars, terrorism, and military rule that cause people to emigrate to the West.