Brick Lane by Monica Ali
This novel tells the story of a Bangladeshi woman named Nazneen who moves to London at the age of 18 for an arranged marriage to a man 20 years her senior. The narrative explores her life in the city, her struggles with her unhappy marriage, her affair with a young radical, and her attempts to reconcile her traditional upbringing with her new surroundings. The book also explores the lives of immigrants in the UK, the clash of cultures, and the struggle for identity.
The 3947th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 152,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 29th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 39th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)