Some of Shamsie's other novels address overlapping themes with Burnt Shadows, including Home Fire, Kartography, Salt and Saffron, and Broken Verses. These can help readers continue to explore a more global perspective of history and the present.
Reading other contemporary literature by Pakistani authors can provide another perspective on the lived experiences of Pakistanis throughout history and the world. For example, Mohsin Hamid's novels Moth Smoke, The Reluctant Fundamentalism, and Exit West, and his collection of essays, Discontent and its Civilizations: Dispatches from Lahore, New York, and London portray the Pakistani experience in Pakistan, London, and New York, navigating often...
