Book at Bedtime | 6: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Based on The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid

Changez's sense of alienation increases as he confronts the possibility that soon his country could be at war. Read by Riz Ahmed.

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Book at Bedtime | 2: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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Changez's relationship with Erica deepens. Read by Riz Ahmed.

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2011 | 12'57''

Changez's new life begins to unravel. Read by Riz Ahmed.

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Book at Bedtime | 5: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

2011 | 12'55''

Changez watches in fury at a newscast of American troops invading Afghanistan. Riz Ahmed continues Mohsin Hamid's book.

Book at Bedtime | 6: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Book at Bedtime | 6: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

2011 | 13'23''

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Book at Bedtime | 7: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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2011 | 13'19''

On a work assignment in Chile, Changez makes a monumental decision. Riz Ahmed continues Mohsin Hamid's book.

Book at Bedtime | 8: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Book at Bedtime | 8: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

2011 | 13'07''

Erica vanishes as Changez's American dream comes to an end. Riz Ahmed continues Mohsin Hamid's book.

Book at Bedtime | 9: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Book at Bedtime | 9: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

2011 | 13'11''

In Lahore, Changez's new life is revealed. But who is pursuing whom? Riz Ahmed concludes Mohsin Hamid's book.

Book at Bedtime | 10: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Book at Bedtime | 10: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

2011 | 13'03''

On the 41st floor of Samson and Underwood's New York offices, Changez feels on top of the world. Read by Riz Ahmed.

Book at Bedtime | 10: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Book at Bedtime | 10: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

2011 | 13'03''

On the 41st floor of Samson and Underwood's New York offices, Changez feels on top of the world. Read by Riz Ahmed.
Other Archive resources
The Reluctant Fundamentalist | BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2016

World Book Club | Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Mohsin Hamid talks to Harriett Gilbert and an invited audience about his bestselling novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2007 Mohsin Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a sparse, gripping, short novel that tackles the complex issues of Islamic fundamentalism and America's 'war on terror' with sympathy and balance.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist | BBC Radio 4 | 2011

Bookclub | Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalis

Mohsin Hamid talks to James Naughtie and readers about his bestselling book The Reluctant Fundamentalist.