Author

Publication

2004-09-01 - Mariner Books

Language

English

Word Count

72,750 words, Guess

Page Count

291 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100618485228
  • ISBN-139780618485222
  • Goodreads33917
  • Open LibraryOL7605466M

Description

Gogol is named after his father's favourite author. But growing up in an Indian family in suburban America, the boy starts to hate the awkward name and itches to cast it off, along with the inherited values it represents. Determined to live a life far removed from that of his parents, Gogol sets off on his own path only to discover that the search for identity depends on much more than a name.

First Sentence

ON A STICKY AUGUST EVENING two weeks before her due date, Ashima Ganguli stands in the kitchen of a Central Square apartment, combining Rice Krispies and Planters peanuts and chopped red onion in bowl.

Subjects

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NovelaFictionFicción813/.54SociologyYoung menFic019000

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