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

"My name is Karim Amir, and I am an Englishman born and bred, almost..." The hero of Hanif Kureishi's debut novel is dreamy teenager Karim, desperate to escape suburban South London and experience the forbidden fruits which the 1970s seem to offer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,245 reviews

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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