Best Novels of India
Discover India's literary treasures with our curated list of best novels, featuring Arundhati Roy's *The God of Small Things*, Anita Desai's *Clear Light of Day*, and more compelling fiction by Indian authors.
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The Death of Vishnu
by Manil Suri
Suffused with Hindu mythology, this bestselling story of one apartment building becomes a metaphor for the social and religious divisions of contemporary India, and Vishnu's ascent of the staircase parallels the soul's progress through the various stages of existence.
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The God of Small Things
by Arundhati Roy
Set against a background of political turbulence in Kerala, this is the story of twins Esthappen and Rahel who try to craft a childhood for themselves amongst the vats of banana jam and heaps of peppercorns in their grandmother's factory.
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Deep River
by Shūsaku Endō
Offers a religious vision combining Christian faith with Buddhist acceptance in the story of a group of Japanese tourists who converge at the Ganges River in India.