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Author: Jeffrey Eugenides
Publisher: Picador
Dimension: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.0 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds.

a modern classic
Without risking overstatement, I think they'll be reading this book in college literature classes for decades to come as an American classic. For certain, it's well-written and carefully constructed, but a classic has something more, something deeper,... more

Truly A Must-Have Book!

I deliberated for quite some time about buying this book. I read Eugenides "The Virgin Suicides" and, though enjoying it, found it lacked somewhat. However, I eventually took the plunge with Middlesex, and it could be possibly the best decision... more

BRILLIANT
Eugenides deserves every bit of the Pulitzer prize he won for this amazing story. I cannot recall a more original, well-written, well-paced novel. The deftness with which Euginides skips through time and jumps from one character's point-of-view to another's... more

Wonderful narrative, amazing book
Middlesex is one of the most amazing books I have read, ever. It's a Great American Novel about 20th century Detroit. It's the chronicle of three generations of the Greek immigrant family Stephanides. It's the narrative of hermaphrodite Cal Stephanides.... more

Middlesex
I was engrossed in it from start to finish. The contrast between the old world Greece, small villages not much changed since the middle ages, and the world Calliope found herself in during the mid-70s was poignant. It's easy to form a bond with these... more

Compelling and Original

Jeffrey Eugenides richly deserves the Pulitzer Prize the novel received.

The novel traces the main character Callie's origins from before her birth to the present and explores every kind of middle ground, most notably that of gender... more

I actually wish it was longer
I read several complaints about the length however I wanted more. I wanted to know what happened between the family reunion and the current narration. But reviewing what was there it was a satisfying book full of historical information and clarity about... more

Thoughtful and Heartaching
"Middlesex" was such a great book! Filled with laughs, shocking situations, and heartbreaking situations throughout, the story provides great insight into a normal life that isn't so normal. While the situations and relationships may appear foreign, the... more

Liked it but probably wouldnt read it again
Middlesex was interesting, informative and historically balanced. The writing was stellar but it was simply TOO LONG.

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Eugenides Is A Master Wordsmith
I cannot say enough good things about Jeffrey Eugenides and his works. I read "The Virgin Suicides" long before it was made into a movie and I was blown away by his writing style. "Middlesex" was no different. The novel is so elegant and touching, but... more

Compelling and Original
Jeffrey Eugenides richly deserves the Pulitzer Prize the novel received.

The novel traces the main character Callie's origins from before her birth to the present and explores every kind of middle ground, most notably that of gender identity.... more

Mesmerizing
I purchased this book because I read such good reviews about it (although I had been somewhat reluctant to pick this particular book because of the subject matter). I was worried that there was no way I could enjoy a book about a hermaphrodite. I mean,... more

A fascinating read
Middlesex is an extremely well written novel based on gender confusion and the fascinating recount of the history of a family. This book kept me reading during my every free moment, even when I had the opportunity to read one or just a few pages. This... more

A book you can't put down...
This book is so engrossing and well written I could not put it down. Do not let the subject(hermmphrodite) keep you from reading about this Greek family. The story is more than just about Cal the narrator. It's a rich story about generations of a Greek... more

Middlesex
This book is another reason I am beginning to dislike Pulitzer Prize winners. It seems that to win, a book must be expansive, detailing at least one or more historical times not prevelant in print, have a generaltional span of family history detailed... more

I enjoyed it, but it took some effort.
Some sections of this novel are entirely engrossing and beautiful. But, I did find myself not terribly concerned about what happened. I'm familiar with LGBTI issues and I can understand that, for those who find this territory unsettling and challenging,... more

Awesome!
Wow....I haven't read a book that good in a really long time. I checked it out based on reviews I had read on Amazon. This story is so much more than one story about one person. It's about lives and how they intertwine, how decisions affect future... more

Truly A Must-Have Book!
I deliberated for quite some time about buying this book. I read Eugenides "The Virgin Suicides" and, though enjoying it, found it lacked somewhat. However, I eventually took the plunge with Middlesex, and it could be possibly the best decision... more

A very enjoyable book
I've been looking forward to reading this book for some time, and I was not disappointed. The narrator, Cal Stephanides', story is rich with history, humor, and wonderful detail. I loved how much depth and insight we get into the characters and their... more

from virgins to hermaphrodites
Rave reviews for Middlesex! It was completely a world apart from Virgin Suicides. Usually, writers write with the same tone and timbre - the undeniable literary DNA strand giving you away every time, every novel. His first novel was haunting and fragmented,... more

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