The Afternoons of Sanjay Bassinger

By: STEVE KERR

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Paul resides in Aldgate, a gateway to London`s traditionally cosmopolitan East End, where he spent his student days. The buzz of the capital`s heady attractions and promises spins around him. Akin to a carrousel

"The Afternoons of Sanjay Bassinger" crafts a poignant and vivid story that highlights the challenges and intricacies of life in London's bustling East End. The narrative follows Paul, a postgraduate seeking financial stability and belonging, as he navigates friendship, work, and survival. Kerr's detailed, emotionally charged tale immerses the reader in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of Aldgate East, a neighbourhood rich in history but confronting modern realities. His descriptions of the streets, characters, and Paul’s inner struggles create a compelling backdrop that feels both personal and universal . As the weeks and months of 1992 flow further onwards, Paul and his friends embark into a daunting future with great expectation, while other people begin to appear and occupy a prime place in London life.