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Londonstani

by Gautam Malkani
RM19.00 MYR
Londonstani - Thryft
Londonstani - Thryft

Youthful clash of cultures in modern London.

"Londonstani could be a good read for those interested in exploring the collision of divergent cultures among young people in London. The author uses a unique blend of slang, Bollywood, texting, Hindu and gangsta rap to narrate the story of a group of young men trying to find their place in society. The book tackles issues such as tribalism, aggressive masculinity, integration, and cross-cultural dating techniques. It is a hilarious, crude, and disturbing tale that offers a glimpse into the urban scene seeping into the mainstream."

  • Βραβείο Λογοτεχνικής Μετάφρασης ΕΚΕΜΕΛ Nominee for Αγγλόφωνη Λογοτεχνία (2008)
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Londonstani

by Gautam Malkani
RM19.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780007231768
Authors: Gautam Malkani
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.35
(rated by 1602 readers)

Description

Gautam Malkanis electrifying debut, reveals a Britain that has never before been explored in the a country of young Asians and white boys (desis and goras) trying to work out a place for themselves in the shadow of the divergent cultures of their parents' generation. Set close to the Heathrow feed roads of Hounslow, Malkani shows us the lives of a gang of four young men - Hardjit the ring leader, a Sikh violent, determined his caste stay pure; Ravi, determinedly tactless, a sheep following the herd; Amit, whose brother Arun is struggling to win the approval of his mother for the Hindu girl he has chosen to marry; and Jas who tells us of his journey with these three, desperate to win their approval, desperate too for Samira, a Muslim girl.
 

Youthful clash of cultures in modern London.

"Londonstani could be a good read for those interested in exploring the collision of divergent cultures among young people in London. The author uses a unique blend of slang, Bollywood, texting, Hindu and gangsta rap to narrate the story of a group of young men trying to find their place in society. The book tackles issues such as tribalism, aggressive masculinity, integration, and cross-cultural dating techniques. It is a hilarious, crude, and disturbing tale that offers a glimpse into the urban scene seeping into the mainstream."

  • Βραβείο Λογοτεχνικής Μετάφρασης ΕΚΕΜΕΛ Nominee for Αγγλόφωνη Λογοτεχνία (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.