This Is Where the Serpent Lives

This Is Where the Serpent Lives is a Pakistani coming-of-age novel by Daniyal Mueenuddin. The narrative centres on Yazid, a chauffeur, who begins life as an illiterate orphan and gradually acquires literacy and social mobility. As he matures, his ambition, intelligence and sociability enable him to build relationships across social classes, including within elite circles. The novel explores themes of class hierarchy, social mobility, and the relationships between a wealthy family and those in their service. It was published by Alfred A. Knopf on 13 January 2026.[1][2][3][4][5]

The novel's title is taken from Wallace Stevens's poem, "The Auroras of Autumn."

References

  1. ^ Garner, Dwight (5 January 2026). "What if Chekhov Had Lived in Pakistan?". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  2. ^ Shreve, Porter (13 January 2026). "'This Is Where the Serpent Lives' was worth the very long wait". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  3. ^ Gale, Patrick. "Review: This is Where the Serpent Lives". The Guardian. United Kingdom. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  4. ^ "'This is Where the Serpent Lives' Review: A Saga of Power in Pakistan". The Wall Street Journal. 2 January 2026.
  5. ^ Self, John (6 January 2026). "Expect to see this epic novel all over prize lists in 2026". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
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