Shattered
Hanif Kureishi
Shattered is a distinguished work by Hanif Kureishi (Whitbread First Novel Award, CBE, PEN Pinter Prize), celebrated for its literary depth, resonant storytelling, and enduring cultural impact.
Read Time: ~3.7 hr
Gabriel's gift
by Hanif Kureishi (2001)
About this book
From the acclaimed author of "The Buddha of Suburbia" comes an endearing and witty novel about a 15-year-old-boy discovering his own extraordinary talents while navigating his way through the shattered world of his parents' generations. "Gabriel's father, a washed-up rock musician, has been chucked out fo the house. His mother works nights in a pub and sleeps days. Navigating his way through the shattered world of his parents' generation, Gabriel dreams of being an artist. He finds solace and guidance through a mysterious connection to his deceased twin brother, Archie, and his own knack for producing real objects simply by drawing them."--Jacket.
Setting / LocationSouth Asia / Global
Story EraContemporary
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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