Open City
by Teju Cole
Open City by Teju Cole holds a well received rating of 3.50 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 259 pages.
About Open City
Along the streets of Manhattan, a young Nigerian doctor doing his residency wanders aimlessly. The walks meet a need for Julius: they are a release from the tightly regulated mental environment of work, and they give him the opportunity to process his relationships, his recent breakup with his girlfriend, his present, his past.But it is not only a physical landscape he covers; Julius crisscrosses social territory as well, encountering people from different cultures and classes who will provide insight on his journey—which takes him to Brussels, to the Nigeria of his youth, and into the most unrecognizable facets of his own soul.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Teju Cole |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 259 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.50 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,132 |
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What genre is Open City?
Open City is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Open City worth reading?
Based on 9.1K reader ratings, Open City has an average score of 3.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Open City?
Open City has 259 pages.
Who wrote Open City?
Open City was written by Teju Cole. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Open City?
The ISBN-13 for Open City is 9781400068100.0.
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