The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi
"The Buddha of Suburbia" is a coming-of-age novel that explores themes of race, class, and sexuality in 1970s London. The story follows the life of the protagonist, a young man of mixed English and Pakistani heritage, as he navigates his identity in the backdrop of suburban London. His father, a self-proclaimed guru, adds a layer of complexity to his journey. The novel is a darkly humorous critique of British society and its attitudes towards race and class.
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- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 280-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Budda Z Przedmieścia
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 95th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 1546th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 50 Books That Defined Their Era (Guardian)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)