The Buddha of Suburbia

Karim Amir is a mixed-race teenager living in suburban South London in the 1970s. He seeks excitement and a new identity beyond his mundane life. When he gets involved in the theatre, he finds himself drawn into a world of art, culture, and the complexities of race and sexuality. As he navigates his way through relationships and family expectations, Karim confronts the challenges of growing up in a multicultural society. The novel explores themes of identity, ambition, and the clash between tradition and modernity with humour and insight.