Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
The book follows the life of Calliope Stephanides, a Greek-American hermaphrodite, who narrates her epic story starting from her grandparents' incestuous relationship in a small village in Asia Minor to her own self-discovery in 20th century America. The novel delves into themes of identity, gender, and the American dream, while also providing a detailed history of Detroit through the eyes of three generations of an immigrant family.
The 439th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1402
Since this book was first published in 2002, there is a penalty of 44.8%. The age adjusted score is 773.9.
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