Must read books from Indian authors
Being an Indian I have always been interested in Indian history and culture, and Indian literature is a big part of that. After having a relatively late start, Indian literature have gone to win some major awards such as Booker and Pulitzer. As a reader it is very difficult for me to select just a few titles for my TBR, but i will try to keep it short and share with you the best of Indian literature has to offer.
1. God of small things
This debut novel by Arundhati Roy won Booker prize in 1997. The story takes place in 1960s Kerala and is centered around family, loss, cast system and society.
2. A suitable boy
Vikram seth's widely acclaimed work is a story of four families in post-independence and post-partition India over a period of 18 months. Primarily revolving around a woman's journey to find her daughter 'a suitable boy' to marry.
3. The white tiger
This Booker prize winning novel by Aravind Adiga tells the story of a poor indian boy who goes on to become a chauffeur for the elite. It is a thrilling first person narrative from an unapologetic narrator.
4. Untouchable
Untouchable is a book by Mulk Raj Anand which depicts one day in life of a 18 year boy whose job is to clean public toilets and is considered untouchable.
5. Train to Pakistan
This book by Khushwant Singh depicts the results of partition in very brutal way. It shows the influence of religion and its results in peoples lives.
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1. God of small things
This debut novel by Arundhati Roy won Booker prize in 1997. The story takes place in 1960s Kerala and is centered around family, loss, cast system and society.
2. A suitable boy
Vikram seth's widely acclaimed work is a story of four families in post-independence and post-partition India over a period of 18 months. Primarily revolving around a woman's journey to find her daughter 'a suitable boy' to marry.
3. The white tiger
This Booker prize winning novel by Aravind Adiga tells the story of a poor indian boy who goes on to become a chauffeur for the elite. It is a thrilling first person narrative from an unapologetic narrator.
4. Untouchable
Untouchable is a book by Mulk Raj Anand which depicts one day in life of a 18 year boy whose job is to clean public toilets and is considered untouchable.
5. Train to Pakistan
This book by Khushwant Singh depicts the results of partition in very brutal way. It shows the influence of religion and its results in peoples lives.
PS: Click on the images to buy these items directly from amazon.
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