Daniyal Mueenuddin

Daniyal Mueenuddin, author of the debut novel *This Is Where the Serpent Lives*, is an acclaimed writer whose short stories received prestigious nominations. In this engaging conversation, he explores the generational saga set in modern Pakistan, focusing on themes like class and corruption. He shares insights into his novel-writing process, the significance of a boy's shoes in the narrative, and how a tea stall serves as an informal education. Mueenuddin also reflects on his own life experiences that inspire his characters and plots.