This is where the serpent lives

This is where the serpent lives

Daniyal Mueenuddin
Book - 2026

Set in urban and rural Pakistan, this novel follows the interconnected lives of multiple characters whose experiences reflect the country's feudal, political, and social structures. The narrative traces the rise and struggles of individuals shaped by poverty, power, loyalty, and ambition, including servants, landowners, and political elites. Through their personal relationships and moral choices, the novel examines issues of class, authority, corruption, and survival within contemporary Pakistani society, combining intimate character studies with a broad social portrait.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mueenuddin, Daniyal (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Alfred A. Knopf, 2026.
Edition:First hardcover edition.
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