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Greetings from Bury Park: A Memoir

Sarfraz Manzoor
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Greetings from Bury Park: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2008

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Sarfraz Manzoor

Greetings from Bury Park: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Luton, England • 1980s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

990L

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Super Short Summary

Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor is a memoir that explores a British-Pakistani individual's experiences growing up in Luton, England. The narrative delves into themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the author's passion for Bruce Springsteen's music, which significantly influences their life and perspective.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,100 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor offers an insightful memoir blending cultural identity and musical passion. Manzoor's engaging narrative about a Pakistani immigrant's life in Britain and his love for Bruce Springsteen earns praise. Some critics note a lack of depth in certain memoir aspects, but overall, it delivers a heartfelt and relatable story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Greetings from Bury Park: A Memoir?

Readers who enjoyed coming-of-age memoirs like Zadie Smith's White Teeth or Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner will be drawn to Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor. This book appeals to those interested in themes of cultural identity, family, and the immigrant experience in contemporary Britain.

4.2

3,100 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Luton, England • 1980s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

990L

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