{"product_id":"9780143419204","title":"Golden Gate, The","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fiction in verse invites readers into a lyrical exploration of love, friendship, and the search for meaning that unfolds in an urban, coming-of-age setting. Spanning the 1980s in San Francisco, it centers on relationships, self-discovery, and the quiet thrill of chasing something more than routine. Written for adults and mature young adults who enjoy literary fiction and poetry, the tone blends nostalgia with curiosity, warmth with longing, and a sense of adventurous possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a connected sequence of poems—lyrical sonnets and narrative pieces—the story moves through a city full of conversations, parties, and late-night reflections. The focus is on a close-knit group of young people as they navigate love, ambition, and personal identity, offering a human-scale look at longing, hope, and change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is distinctively musical and image-rich: concise, precise language that reads like song, with urban energy and witty, tender observations. Readers travel through scenes and moods at a comfortable pace, pausing to savor lines, re-reading favorite stanzas, and letting the verse reveal deeper layers of character and feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDebut novel in verse, blending lyrical sonnets with a narrative arc\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterwoven stories of love, friendship, and personal growth in a 1980s San Francisco setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven journey that balances humor, tenderness, and moments of introspection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMusical, image-rich writing that invites re-reading and thoughtful reflection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible to readers new to poetry while appealing to poetry lovers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAward-winning recognition for the author’s English-language work (Sahitya Akademi Award, 1998)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePenguin India paperback edition available, reflecting its enduring appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a lingering sense of wonder about love, friendship, and what it means to find one's place in a complicated world. This memorable verse-novel builds confidence in exploring big ideas through intimate storytelling, leaving you curious, moved, and inspired to revisit its pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540446359769,"sku":"BK0033481","price":428.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/9780143419204.jpg?v=1780741705","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143419204","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}