Middlesex is a coming-of-age novel that spans generations, focusing on the life of Cal, an intersex individual raised as a girl but who later discovers her true identity as a man. The novel explores her family’s history, tracing the complex dynamics of immigration, identity, and the challenges of navigating life in a body that doesn’t fit societal norms. Reviews "A sweeping, ambitious novel about identity, history, and transformation. Eugenides captures the complexity of growing up and finding oneself in an often indifferent world." — The New York Times Book Review "A remarkable achievement in storytelling. Middlesex is a bold, thought-provoking novel that delves into the heart of human experience and the boundaries of identity." — The Guardian
Book Title: Middlesex - Jeffrey EugenidesBook Genre: Historical Fiction, Contemporary, LGBT, Classics, Literary FictionISBN: 9780007528646Number of Pages: 544Publishing Date: September 4, 2002Cover Type: Paperback
