Gold Diggers
Gold Diggers
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Atlanta, Georgia • 2000s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian follows a first-generation Indian American teenager, Neil, as he navigates high school in the Atlanta suburbs. Influenced by Anita, his neighbor, Neil discovers a magical Indian gold heist that promises success but requires a moral cost. The novel explores themes of ambition, identity, and cultural heritage.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Nostalgic
Humorous
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sanjena Sathian's Gold Diggers is praised for its rich cultural narrative and engaging prose, blending magical realism with a coming-of-age story. Its exploration of ambition and identity resonates well, although some find the plot's pacing uneven. Overall, it's celebrated for its originality and insightful portrayal of the Indian American experience.
Who Should Read Gold Diggers?
Fans of The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin and The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang would enjoy Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian for its witty exploration of immigrant ambition, familial pressure, and magical realism, all intertwined with a coming-of-age narrative and rich cultural insights.
12,512 ratings
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Gold Diggers is Sanjena Sathian's debut novel, which has garnered widespread acclaim and started her literary career on a high note.
The novel was selected for Good Morning America's book club in April 2021, boosting its visibility and readership.
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Mindy Kaling is set to adapt Gold Diggers into a TV series, further expanding its reach and impact.
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Novel • Fiction
Atlanta, Georgia • 2000s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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