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By Amitava Kumar

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist By Amitava Kumar My Cousin My Gastroenterologist: A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries)

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a novel by Amitava Kumar that explores the complex relationship between a young Indian-American man and his cousin, who is a gastroenterologist. The novel is set in the United States and India, and it follows the two cousins as they navigate their personal and professional lives.

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist: A novel (Vintage Contemporaries)

by Mark Leyner

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3025 KB
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Print length	:	161 pages

The novel begins with the narrator, Amit, visiting his cousin, Vinod, in New York City. Vinod is a successful gastroenterologist, and Amit is a struggling writer. Amit is immediately struck by the contrast between his own life and Vinod's. Vinod has a beautiful wife, a nice apartment, and a stable job. Amit, on the other hand, is single, living in a cramped apartment, and struggling to make ends meet.

Despite their different circumstances, Amit and Vinod have a close relationship. They share a love of literature and music, and they often talk about their lives and their dreams. However, there is also a tension between them. Amit is envious of Vinod's success, and Vinod is sometimes critical of Amit's choices.

As the novel progresses, Amit and Vinod travel to India together. They visit their family and friends, and they learn more about each other's lives. Amit comes to appreciate Vinod's hard work and dedication, and Vinod comes to understand Amit's struggles. In the end, the two cousins come to a deeper understanding of each other, and they realize that they are both part of a larger family that transcends their differences.

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a beautifully written and moving novel about family, friendship, and the challenges of growing up in a multicultural world. Amitava Kumar is a gifted storyteller, and he creates characters that are both complex and believable. My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Reviews

"My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a wonderful novel about the complex relationship between two cousins. Amitava Kumar writes with great insight and compassion about the challenges of growing up in a multicultural world." - The New York Times

"My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a beautifully written and moving novel. Amitava Kumar is a gifted storyteller, and he creates characters that are both complex and believable. This is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Guardian

"My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with the challenges of growing up in a multicultural world. Amitava Kumar writes with great insight and compassion about the complexities of family relationships." - The Washington Post

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist: A novel (Vintage Contemporaries)

by Mark Leyner

4.2 out of 5