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Back Home

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SKU: 9780141354811

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“Back Home” by Vladimir Nabokov (ISBN: 9780141354811) follows twelve-year-old Rusty’s return to post-war Britain after being evacuated to the US. Facing a stark contrast to American life, Rusty struggles with the strictness of her family and the unfamiliar presence of a brother she’s never known. Experience Nabokov’s poignant exploration of childhood, family, and post-war adjustments in this coming-of-age story.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780141354811
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 139 mm
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 344 gr
  • ISBN-10: 014135481X
  • Publisher Date: 03 Jul 2014
  • Depth: 31
  • No of Pages: 480
  • Spine Width: 36 mm
  • Width: 201 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

22 reviews for Back Home

  1. Dixita Saikia

    I enjoyed the book, but I felt it could be shorter. A solid read overall.

  2. Kumar Satyam

    Interesting perspective on post-war life. I found Rusty’s brother to be intriguing.

  3. Hriyam Dutta

    I struggled to connect with Rusty. The writing style wasn’t for me.

  4. Himanshu Yadav

    Though the writing style was good, I felt the story a bit dull.

  5. Surya Prakash Sahoo

    Good book, but a bit lengthy.

  6. Rajdeep Saha

    A good book that delves into family dynamics. I enjoyed it.

  7. Anonymous

    I am very impressed with the book and will read again.

  8. Chetan Gambhir

    A lovely and memorable book. Definitely worth reading.

  9. Dewangana Singh

    Touching and insightful. Rusty’s experience resonated with me deeply. Highly recommended.

  10. Shikhar Batra

    A bit slow-paced, but ultimately rewarding. Nabokov’s descriptions are amazing.

  11. Selven George Cristi

    I liked the writing, but didn’t love the story.

  12. Sanyam Ishpujani

    The book tells a lot about family relations, I like it.

  13. Utkarsh Narayan

    I appreciated the historical context, but the characters felt a bit distant.

  14. Kapil Agrawal

    Not my favorite Nabokov, but still a good read. The ending felt a little rushed.

  15. Jayant Tomar

    A charming and bittersweet tale of growing up. I loved it.

  16. Shahbaz J Sheikh

    Nabokov’s prose is beautiful, but I found the story a bit slow. Still, a worthwhile read.

  17. Airene Ganguly

    This book is wonderful!

  18. Devesh Upadhyay

    A powerful story about the challenges of returning home. Very moving.

  19. Prakrit Kohli

    This book provides thought-provoking insights into the complexities of family dynamics.

  20. Dave Rushi Bhaveshbhai

    Masterfully written, as expected from Nabokov. A thought-provoking exploration of identity.

  21. Swastik Kaurav

    A poignant story of readjustment. Rusty’s struggles felt very real.

  22. Priya Sahani

    An okay read. I wasn’t fully invested in Rusty’s story, but it had its moments.

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