"The Reluctant Fundamentalist" is a novel by Mohsin Hamid that tells the story of Changez, a young Pakistani man who moves to New York City to pursue his dreams. He finds success working at a prestigious consulting firm but becomes increasingly disillusioned with American culture and its treatment of Muslims after the events of September 11, 2001. The narrative unfolds as Changez recounts his experiences to an unnamed American stranger in a Lahore café. Through their conversation, themes of identity, globalization, and the clash of cultures emerge, highlighting Changez's internal conflict between his American aspirations and his Pakistani roots.