If it has not been discussed already, I would like to introduce another excellent Pakistani-American writer: Daniyal Mueenuddin. I had the chance to read his newest book “In Other Rooms, Other Wonders” on a transatlantic flight. Although I always try to support Pakistani writers, I was very pleasantly surprised to find his writing to be excellent as well. Without giving too much away, I would say that th book is a series of short stories, giving multi-faceted view of Pakistani society.
Anyway do check out Daniyal’s short stories in the New Yorker. You know both Daniyal and Mohsin (Hamid) were in NYC a month or two ago. They spoke at the Asia Society, too bad I was traveling and could not make, I really wanted to chat for a bit.
I know that there must be more talented Pakistani-American/British/Expat writers out there, just need to encourage them to come out into the literary world.
