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The Buddha of Suburbia

by Hanif Kureishi
The Buddha of Suburbia - Thryft
The Buddha of Suburbia - Thryft

Cultural clash and self-discovery in suburban England.

This book would be a good read for someone seeking a captivating story that explores the complexities of cultural identity and self-discovery in a suburban setting. With its vibrant portrayal of the clash between different cultures and the protagonist's journey of finding his place in the world, "The Buddha of Suburbia" offers a thought-provoking and engaging narrative that will leave readers reflecting on their own sense of belonging and identity.

  • Whitbread Award for First Novel (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Buddha of Suburbia

by Hanif Kureishi
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ISBN: 9780571200436
Authors: Hanif Kureishi
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Date of Publication: 2000-04-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 18738 readers)

Description

The winner of the Whitbread Best First Novel 1990, this is the story of Karim Amir, "an Englishman born and bred - almost", who lives with his English mother and Indian father in the South London suburbs. It is written by the author of "My Beautiful Launderette" and "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid".
 

Cultural clash and self-discovery in suburban England.

This book would be a good read for someone seeking a captivating story that explores the complexities of cultural identity and self-discovery in a suburban setting. With its vibrant portrayal of the clash between different cultures and the protagonist's journey of finding his place in the world, "The Buddha of Suburbia" offers a thought-provoking and engaging narrative that will leave readers reflecting on their own sense of belonging and identity.

  • Whitbread Award for First Novel (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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