A Suitable Boy

Name: A Suitable Boy
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SKU: 9781780227894
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THE CLASSIC BESTSELLER AND MAJOR BBC DRAMA

By Vikram Seth

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Summary

A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth intricately weaves the lives of four large families in post-independence India, focusing on Lata Mehra, a young woman on a quest to find a suitable husband. Set against the backdrop of a newly partitioned nation, the story explores themes of love, tradition, and societal expectations, offering a panoramic view of Indian society through detailed and interconnected narratives. Lata's journey intertwines with political shifts and cultural changes, illuminating personal and national challenges in equal measure.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy sprawling narratives rich in detailed family dramas set against a vividly depicted historical backdrop. The intertwined lives of characters navigating love, tradition, and personal challenges in post-independence India provide a captivating and immersive reading experience. Fans of epic storytelling with strong character development will likely find this an engaging read.

A Suitable Boy

The 20th-anniversary edition of the bestselling novel by Vikram Seth.

Now a major BBC drama.

NAMED ONE OF THE BBC'S 100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD

The 20th-anniversary edition of the bestselling novel by Vikram Seth.

Description

Vikram Seth's novel is at its core a love story, the tale of Lata— and her mother's attempts to find her a suitable husband, through love or through exacting maternal appraisal.

Set in post-Independence India and involving the lives of four large families and those who orbit them, it is also a vast panoramic exploration of a whole continent at a crucial hour as a sixth of the world's population faces its first great General Election and the chance to map its own destiny.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy is widely praised for its expansive and richly populated narrative, capturing the essence of life and love against the backdrop of an independent India. Reviewers commend its engaging storytelling reminiscent of 19th-century novels like War and Peace and Middlemarch. The novel is celebrated for its depth, unhurried pace, and Seth's masterful depiction of Indian society, making it a substantial and enjoyable read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780227894

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 62.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 1068g

Pages: 1504

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About the Author

Vikram Seth was born in 1952. He trained as an economist and has lived for several years each in England, California, China and India. He is the author of A Suitable Boy, which was an international number one bestseller, An Equal Music and several other novels. He has also written five volumes of poetry including Beastly Tales.

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