This Place

Print length: 264 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 25 May 2015

Name: This Place
SKU: 9789351772156
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9789351772156

Original price was: ₹399.00.Current price is: ₹291.27.

Discover ‘This Place,’ a captivating novel by Vivian Gornick, available at The Bookish Owl. Follow Jeevan Sharma, an Indian immigrant navigating life in Baltimore as a former taxi driver and bookkeeper for his Pakistani landlord. His peaceful existence on 26th Street is enriched by encounters with a diverse cast of neighbors: the kind Miss Lucy, WWII veteran Henry and his dog Oscar, and the young couple Matthew and Kay. When unexpected events disrupt Jeevan’s routine, his life is thrown into delightful disarray. This compelling narrative explores the profound meaning of neighborhood, the acceptance and struggle against impermanence, and the experiences of South Asians in America during the late 20th century. Dive into this poignant story that celebrates community and resilience.

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