--- product_id: 8578045 title: "Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club)" price: "Rp520476" currency: IDR in_stock: null reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/8578045-middlesex-a-novel-oprahs-book-club store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) **Price:** Rp520476 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) - **How much does it cost?** Rp520476 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/8578045-middlesex-a-novel-oprahs-book-club) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) [Jeffrey Eugenides] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) Review: Well-Deserved Pulitzer Prize - I thoroughly enjoyed reading Middlesex. The plot is incredibly original and keeps you hooked from start to finish. The novel beautifully narrates the story of three generations of a Greek immigrant family in the U.S., weaving in a family secret that gradually comes to light. The characters are rich and the storytelling is compelling—truly a captivating read. Review: Read with an open mind - it's not what you think! - I was assigned to read Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides in my English Literature class this semester (spring 2008). I was rather apprehensive because I knew it was going to be about a controversial subject, or so I thought. My son had read it a few years ago and told me to read it with an open mind, so I did. Of course, there were times when you had to keep your emotions on the surface and not think too deeply about certain situations, but on the whole I found it to be an informative and enlightening text. Believe it or not, I was not familiar with what a hermaphrodite is even though I am a 53 year old mother of three. (I am a non-traditional student.) The narration was very creative and enjoyable to read. The history and experiences of the three generations of the Stephanides family was intriguing and interesting. Reading about Callie's feelings as her life evolved from childhood, through her/his teens, and then into his adulthood gave me a new respect and compassion for individuals who have to deal with similar situations where they are not part of the mainstream where gender is concerned. As a person realizes that they are different, it is very painful and traumatizing for them to undergo the changes they have to in order to survive both emotionally and physically. As ignorant (meaning not properly educated) individuals, we tend to stereotype these people and we can be very cruel to them. What they really need is for us to try to understand and accept them. What if something like this would have happened to you or me? Is this something we could have changed? It certainly isn't a conscious choice that is being made in these people's lives. So read Middlesex with an open mind and enjoy the story. It is a good read and Callie will find a place in your heart! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0312427735 | | Best Sellers Rank | #14,514 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #60 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #213 in Family Saga Fiction #509 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (13,785) | | Dimensions | 5.45 x 0.95 x 8.2 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0274885417 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0312427733 | | Item Weight | 14.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 544 pages | | Publication date | June 5, 2002 | | Publisher | Picador | ## Images ![Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FNUkT1oKL.jpg) ![Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819VIxjA0JL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-Deserved Pulitzer Prize *by A***I on January 3, 2026* I thoroughly enjoyed reading Middlesex. The plot is incredibly original and keeps you hooked from start to finish. The novel beautifully narrates the story of three generations of a Greek immigrant family in the U.S., weaving in a family secret that gradually comes to light. The characters are rich and the storytelling is compelling—truly a captivating read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read with an open mind - it's not what you think! *by P***Y on April 23, 2008* I was assigned to read Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides in my English Literature class this semester (spring 2008). I was rather apprehensive because I knew it was going to be about a controversial subject, or so I thought. My son had read it a few years ago and told me to read it with an open mind, so I did. Of course, there were times when you had to keep your emotions on the surface and not think too deeply about certain situations, but on the whole I found it to be an informative and enlightening text. Believe it or not, I was not familiar with what a hermaphrodite is even though I am a 53 year old mother of three. (I am a non-traditional student.) The narration was very creative and enjoyable to read. The history and experiences of the three generations of the Stephanides family was intriguing and interesting. Reading about Callie's feelings as her life evolved from childhood, through her/his teens, and then into his adulthood gave me a new respect and compassion for individuals who have to deal with similar situations where they are not part of the mainstream where gender is concerned. As a person realizes that they are different, it is very painful and traumatizing for them to undergo the changes they have to in order to survive both emotionally and physically. As ignorant (meaning not properly educated) individuals, we tend to stereotype these people and we can be very cruel to them. What they really need is for us to try to understand and accept them. What if something like this would have happened to you or me? Is this something we could have changed? It certainly isn't a conscious choice that is being made in these people's lives. So read Middlesex with an open mind and enjoy the story. It is a good read and Callie will find a place in your heart! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging, convincing, and well-crafted *by V***N on April 4, 2012* I plunged into Middlesex the way I prefer to do all of my fiction reading - without knowing anything about the book - and I am so very grateful to have done that particularly with this one. If you are reading this review, then either (i) you have already read the book and are curious for other's opinions or (ii) you are clearly not like me, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this review. If you haven't read the book and your mind isn't already tainted with pre-conceived notions about it, I suggest you stop reading this review and simply pick up the book. It is excellent, and that's all you need to know. Okay, then, that's my warning. The rest of this review will reveal some bare bones facts on what this book is about, and don't say that I didn't warn you against forming pre-conceived notions. In brilliant and engaging prose, Eugenides tells us a story that spans three generations of the Stephanides family through the omniscient eyes of its youngest member. The fact that the story spans three generations suggests that it would be an epic novel, but to me it's not epic. It feels intimate and warm, not grand. And, although we do learn about the narrator's grandparents and parents, the story is ultimately about the narrator, who is a hermaphrodite. Some reviewers have commented on how the book seems divided into two stories - the family saga and the hermaphrodite. Sadly, I think that interpretation misses the point of this novel. It's one story, because you are your parents' child just as you are your grandparents' grandchild. I found the novel so convincing that I started to wonder if Eugenides himself was a hermaphrodite and if this book was a dramatized autobiography. No, he is not and this book is not, but that is how realistic it feels. Eugenides succeeds because he doesn't make us pity the poor creature nor does he create a freak show. Instead, he makes the narrator incredibly and unbelievably human. Not only is the story itself compelling, but the words conveying that story are well-crafted. Eugenides is an adept storyteller. His words flow like water. The narration is completely engrossing and easy to read. Now, I don't mean easy to read as in the writing is simplistic or elementary. I just mean that it doesn't feel like you are reading a heavy piece of literature. It doesn't tax your brain. The words just flow, and I absolutely love that. One last point. In this book, Eugenides perfects an often neglected aspect of storytelling and that is the story arc. Most authors get away with ignoring the arc. It's not necessary for a bestseller, nor is it necessary in the way beautiful prose is for literary acclaim. But, in this novel, the story arc is textbook perfect. The beginning establishes a solid foundation. The middle maintains a steady pace and then crescendos beautifully until it climaxes fairly close to the end. At last, the conclusion releases all of the built up tension, ultimately leaving the reader feeling completely satisfied. Completely satisfied. ## Frequently Bought Together - Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) - Never Let Me Go - The Great Believers: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/8578045-middlesex-a-novel-oprahs-book-club](https://www.desertcart.id/products/8578045-middlesex-a-novel-oprahs-book-club) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*