The Golden Gate
4.8/ 5
4 ratings
About This Book
One of the most highly regarded novels of 1986, Vikram Seth's story in verse made him a literary household name in both the United States and India. John Brown, a successful yuppie living in 1980s San Francisco meets a romantic interest in Liz, after placing a personal ad in the newspaper. From this interaction, John meets a variety of characters, each with their own values and ideas of "self-actualization." However, Liz begins to fall in love with John's best friend, and John realizes his journey of self-discovery has only just begun.
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The Swinging Light
Book Details
First Published
1986
Pages
307 pages
Rating
4.8 / 5
Ratings
4
Editions
8
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Language
ENG
Status
Published
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