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Karim lives with his mother and father on a South London suburb, yearning for the bright lights of the city. His father, an unconventional guru known as the "Buddha of Suburbia," attracts a circle of fascinated disciples with his meditation practices rooted in Eastern spirituality. When the guru runs off with the ambitious Eva to a crumbling flat in Barons Court, Karim’s simple suburban life is irrevocably altered, forcing him to confront family bonds, cultural identity, and the search for his own place in a rapidly changing world.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Hanif Kureishi
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