A Suitable Boy (Modern Classics)

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antonia, February 1, 2012 (view all comments by antonia)
It took me a while to pick up this book and actually begin reading it. It is a heavy weight as far as novels go. I hate to even call it a novel. It is a classic. I am sorry Vickrum did not write more novels. A Suitable Boy takes you on an enchanted, sometimes funny sometimes angst filled journey through the lives of four families in the early to mid 1950's and that is an understatement. I suspect VIckram's experience in writing prose is what makes his writing so riveting. I loved every word. When the story ended I was sad. Not by the ending, as it was as lovely as the rest of the book, but because I knew I would miss my evening "dates" with it. I so looked forward to them. This is a classic......a real literary piece de resistance.

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DougG, January 1, 2012 (view all comments by DougG)
Even though the book looks daunting at almost 1500 pages, I whizzed through it and literally couldn't put it down - it is the kind of familial saga (actually four interconnected families) that is rarely attempted these days. Beginning in the years just prior to India's Independence and following to the years immediately after, it covers a huge amount of both historical and emotional territory, without ever getting dry or didactic. I am eagerly awaiting Seth's sequel, which is slated for 2013.

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Caitlin Tom, November 30, 2006 (view all comments by Caitlin Tom)
The jacket of my copy of this book quotes a London Times review that says "Make time for it. It will keep you company for the rest of your life." Nothing could be more true about this book. It is beautifully written and engaging, and the characters are so human that you are guaranteed to fall in love with half of them.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780060786526

Author:

Seth, Vikram

Publisher:

Harper Perennial

Author:

by Vikram Seth

Subject:

Literary

Subject:

Classics

Subject:

Romance - General

Subject:

General Fiction

Subject:

History

Subject:

India

Subject:

Love stories

Subject:

Domestic fiction

Subject:

Literature-A to Z

Copyright:

2005

Edition Description:

Trade PB

Series:

Perennial Classics

Publication Date:

20051031

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Pages:

1488

Dimensions:

7.94x5.42x2.45 in. 2.59 lbs.