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The Perfect Man follows the journey of a young boy of Indian descent who, after being left behind in his homeland, first travels to London and then to a modest Missouri community. Set against the backdrop of the 1950s, the novel explores his struggle to find belonging in unfamiliar cultures. Through a tapestry of friendships and strained relationships, the story examines themes of social isolation, racial dynamics, and the complexities of growing up in a racially mixed environment.
First publish date: January 2006
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Naeem Murr
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