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In Other Rooms, Other Wonders

Book • 2009
In Other Rooms, Other Wonders is a collection of linked short stories that delve into the intricate lives of a feudal landowner, K.K.

Harouni, and his connections with various characters, including servants, politicians, and family members.

The stories offer a nuanced portrayal of Pakistani society, highlighting themes of class, power, and desire.

Mueenuddin's writing masterfully captures the tensions between the powerful and the powerless, set against the backdrop of a changing feudal world.

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Recommended by Ezra Klein as a beautiful evocation of life in a feudal society.
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