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
Original price was: ₹450.00.₹360.00Current price is: ₹360.00.
“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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Dixita Saikia –
I enjoyed the book, but I felt it could be shorter. A solid read overall.
Kumar Satyam –
Interesting perspective on post-war life. I found Rusty’s brother to be intriguing.
Hriyam Dutta –
I struggled to connect with Rusty. The writing style wasn’t for me.
Himanshu Yadav –
Though the writing style was good, I felt the story a bit dull.
Surya Prakash Sahoo –
Good book, but a bit lengthy.
Rajdeep Saha –
A good book that delves into family dynamics. I enjoyed it.
Anonymous –
I am very impressed with the book and will read again.
Chetan Gambhir –
A lovely and memorable book. Definitely worth reading.
Dewangana Singh –
Touching and insightful. Rusty’s experience resonated with me deeply. Highly recommended.
Shikhar Batra –
A bit slow-paced, but ultimately rewarding. Nabokov’s descriptions are amazing.
Selven George Cristi –
I liked the writing, but didn’t love the story.
Sanyam Ishpujani –
The book tells a lot about family relations, I like it.
Utkarsh Narayan –
I appreciated the historical context, but the characters felt a bit distant.
Kapil Agrawal –
Not my favorite Nabokov, but still a good read. The ending felt a little rushed.
Jayant Tomar –
A charming and bittersweet tale of growing up. I loved it.
Shahbaz J Sheikh –
Nabokov’s prose is beautiful, but I found the story a bit slow. Still, a worthwhile read.
Airene Ganguly –
This book is wonderful!
Devesh Upadhyay –
A powerful story about the challenges of returning home. Very moving.
Prakrit Kohli –
This book provides thought-provoking insights into the complexities of family dynamics.
Dave Rushi Bhaveshbhai –
Masterfully written, as expected from Nabokov. A thought-provoking exploration of identity.
Swastik Kaurav –
A poignant story of readjustment. Rusty’s struggles felt very real.
Priya Sahani –
An okay read. I wasn’t fully invested in Rusty’s story, but it had its moments.