Description
In the sprawling suburbs of 1970s London, a young man named Karim navigates the complexities of identity, race, and burgeoning sexuality. His life takes a dramatic turn when his father, an immigrant from India, reinvents himself as a charismatic spiritual guru, drawing a devoted following and disrupting their quiet suburban existence. This transformation plunges Karim into a vibrant, chaotic world of counterculture, experimental theater, and unconventional relationships, forcing him to confront his own desires and place in a rapidly changing society. Hanif Kureishi masterfully blends humor and poignancy in this provocative coming-of-age story, exploring themes of belonging, cultural collision, and the search for authenticity.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1991
284 pages
ISBN: 9780140131680
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi.