The Golden Gate by Vikram Seth
Set in the 1980s, the novel follows the life of a group of friends living in San Francisco. The protagonist, a successful yet lonely executive, is persuaded by his former girlfriend to place a personal ad, leading to a relationship with a musician. The narrative delves into their relationship, their friends' lives, and the various complications they face, including issues of love, friendship, sexuality, and death. The unique aspect of this book is that it is written entirely in verse, specifically in sonnet form.
The 7756th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-320
- Words
- 59,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 7th on The Indian Fiction Top 25 (Jerry Pinto, Indian poet and novelist)
- 52nd on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 81st on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 1168th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1181st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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