Cosmopolitan

Name: Cosmopolitan
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571351787
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By Akhil Sharma

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In Cosmopolitan by Akhil Sharma, the story follows an Indian-American man navigating his midlife crisis after his wife leaves him. As he explores unfamiliar freedoms and relationships, he confronts cultural tensions and personal desires. The novel delves into themes of identity and reinvention with wit and sensitivity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that explore the complexities of immigrant life and cultural identity with a touch of humour and poignancy. It's an engaging read for those interested in how personal growth and the search for belonging can be influenced by the unexpected twists and turns of life.

Cosmopolitan

Armed with Cosmopolitan magazine as his bible, Gopal embarks on a quest for suburban romance.

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As he stood up, he suddenly felt aroused by Mrs Shaw's large breasts, boy's haircut, and little-girl sneakers. Even her nostrils suggested a frank sexuality. Gopal wanted to put his hands on her waist and pull her toward him. And then he realized that he had.

Gopal Maurya's wife has left him, preferring to seek enlightenment in an ashram in India. But when his neighbour comes to borrow his lawnmower, Gopal thinks he might find something similar right here in New Jersey. Armed with Cosmopolitan magazine as his bible, he embarks on a quest for suburban romance.

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Cosmopolitan by Akhil Sharma is often praised for its insightful exploration of the immigrant experience and the complexities of identity and loneliness. The narrative intricately weaves themes of cultural displacement and personal transformation, resonating with readers due to its emotional depth and precise, evocative language. The book's ability to portray a profound human experience with both warmth and subtle humour is frequently highlighted in reviews.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571351787

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 50g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Akhil Sharma was born in Delhi in India and emigrated to the USA in 1979. His stories have been published in the New Yorker and Atlantic Monthly, and included in The Best American Short Stories and O. Henry Prize Collections. His first book, An Obedient Father, won the 2001 Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. He was named one of Granta's 'Best of Young American Novelists' in 2007. His second novel, Family Life, won the 2015 Folio Prize and the International Dublin Literary Award 2016. Sharma is currently a Fellow at The New York Public Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.