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Beach Boy

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SKU: 9780140264890

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“Beach Boy” by James Lipton (ISBN: 9780140264890) is a captivating coming-of-age story set in Bombay. Experience a boy’s journey through adolescence with vibrant descriptions of sea, shore, truant afternoons, Hindi films, and a seductive woman’s daughter. Explore the city’s unforgettable sights, smells, and discoveries about lies, death, meals, and girls in this evocative tale of self discovery.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780140264890
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Edition: New ed
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Weight: 162 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0140264892
  • Publisher Date: 02 May 1998
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 198 mm
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Width: 131 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

8 reviews for Beach Boy

  1. Keshav Kumar

    A decent read, capturing Bombay’s essence. The coming-of-age story felt a bit rushed, but the descriptions were vivid. Enjoyable overall.

  2. Prashasti Verma

    The book was great, it provides great perspective of a boy growing up. I have some confusion around the ending though.

  3. Ananya Singh

    Lipton paints a beautiful picture of Bombay. I connected with the protagonist’s journey. A few slow parts, but worth the read.

  4. Japneet Singh Nayyar

    I loved the detailed descriptions! The story itself was okay, but the writing style made it worthwhile. Felt a bit slow in some places.

  5. Dave Rushi Bhaveshbhai

    Beach Boy is a delightful exploration of adolescence. Bombay comes alive! Some parts were a tad predictable, but heartwarming nonetheless.

  6. Shravani Priya

    I was transported to Bombay! The characters were believable, the writing was evocative. A truly memorable reading experience. Highly recommended.

  7. Siddhik Gagguturu

    Good book, The book captures the essence of self-discovery. I think, the pace could have been better. A good read for anyone who is into coming-of-age story.

  8. Kamya Singh

    A charming story, though somewhat uneven. The descriptions are excellent, but the plot could’ve been tighter. Still, a good book.

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