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The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate
Author: Vikram Seth
While the idea of a novel in verse may be initially off-putting, readers of this tour de force are in for a treat. Using the sonnet form throughout, and varying his language from lyrical elegance to timely vernacular, Seth's tale of four California Yuppies is as fully dimensional as a good novel, and twice as diverting. — In this witty, compresse...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780394750637
ISBN-10: 0394750632
Publication Date: 4/12/1987
Pages: 307
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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sari-lynn avatar reviewed The Golden Gate on + 207 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Not being a huge poetry fan, I thought I'd have trouble reading this book, since it's written in verse. Not so! I found I adapted quite easily to the cadence, and it was a delight to read! I can't recommend it highly enough to those who love playing with language, and seeing others do so deftly.
mpmarus avatar reviewed The Golden Gate on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Surprisingly readable novel in verse, set during the boom in Silicon Valley
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Helpful Score: 1
written verse, interesting but you have to get into the rhythm
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I loved this book! The verse flowed effortlessly and the story engaged my interest throughout. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys well written story telling with a very personal feel!


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