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This Is Where the Serpent Lives
13 January 2026
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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.