The Buddha Of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi

The Buddha Of Suburbia

Hanif Kureishi

284 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The Buddha of Suburbia, Hanif Kureishi's first novel, is a tour de force of comic invention, a bizarre, often hilarious, and totally original picture of the life of a young Pakistani growing up in 1970s Britain. Karim lives with his Mum and Dad in...

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Moods

funny 77%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 26%
adventurous 18%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
dark 11%
sad 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 26%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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