Author

Publication

1987 - Vintage, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

76,750 words, Guess

Page Count

307 pages

Identifiers

and 7 more
  • Better World Booksko-765-831
  • Better World BooksO7-ANJ-909
  • Better World BooksO7-AWW-801
  • Better World BooksO7-AXG-281
  • Better World BooksP4-AVJ-457
  • Better World BooksO6-CXI-778
  • Open LibraryOL2741151M

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPR9499.3.S38 G65 1987

Description

One of the most highly regarded novels of 1986, Vikram Seth's story in verse made him a literary household name in both the United States and India. John Brown, a successful yuppie living in 1980s San Francisco meets a romantic interest in Liz, after placing a personal ad in the newspaper. From this interaction, John meets a variety of characters, each with their own values and ideas of "self-actualization." However, Liz begins to fall in love with John's best friend, and John realizes his journey of self-discovery has only just begun.

Subjects

Genres

  • Fiction

Other Editions

  • The Golden Gate: a novel in verseVintage1987-01-01
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