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Hamid harnesses fiction's power to foster empathy and envision a better world, presenting a possible future rather than a utopia. In spare, crystalline prose, he captures the immediacy of life in a besieged city, illustrating how quickly normalcy can shift into survival mode amid violence. By blending the real and surreal, Hamid creates a universe reflecting global crises beneath today's headlines. The narrative follows Saeed and Nadia, peeling away bigotry to reveal our shared humanity. It offers a detailed exploration of the immigrant experience, likened to a love story set against a backdrop of chaos and uncertainty. Hamid’s writing is described as breathtaking, prompting readers to savor each paragraph. The novel conveys the profound effects of wartime life—not just the overt violence but also the subtle, pervasive damage it inflicts. It portrays a world overrun by refugees yet remains resolutely beautiful and unchanged at its core. Hamid's work is seen as canonical, addressing pressing contemporary questions. Through the lens of Nadia and Saeed's journey, the story asserts a universal truth: "We are all migrants through time." With intelligent surrealism and meticulous craftsmanship, it challenges readers to consider how to mitigate the damage we've done while igniting hope for a better future.