The Buddha of Suburbia
by Hanif Kureishi
The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi holds a well received rating of 3.72 out of 5, based on 8.7K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 288 pages.
About The Buddha of Suburbia
Karim Amir lives with his English mother and Indian father in the routine comfort of suburban London, enduring his teenage years with good humor, always on the lookout for adventure and sexual possibilities. Life gets more interesting, however, when his father becomes the Buddha of Suburbia, beguiling a circle of would-be mystics. And when the Buddha falls in love with one of his disciples, the beautiful and brazen Eva, Karim is introduced to a world of renegade theater directors, punk rock stars, fancy parties, and all the sex a young man could desire. A love story for at least two generations, a high-spirited comedy of sexual manners and social turmoil, The Buddha of Suburbia is one of the most enchanting, provocative, and original books to appear in years.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hanif Kureishi |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.72 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,683 |
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What genre is The Buddha of Suburbia?
The Buddha of Suburbia is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is The Buddha of Suburbia worth reading?
Based on 8.7K reader ratings, The Buddha of Suburbia has an average score of 3.72 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Buddha of Suburbia?
The Buddha of Suburbia has 288 pages.
Who wrote The Buddha of Suburbia?
The Buddha of Suburbia was written by Hanif Kureishi. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for The Buddha of Suburbia?
The ISBN-13 for The Buddha of Suburbia is 9780140131680.0.
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