Top 10 Indian English novel
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Books are our real best friend because they don't judge us, and taught us many things, without saying a word. Every book lover can relate to this feeling.
It gives you an experience of knowledge, illusion, thrill, and much more.
Here are top 10 Indian English novels by Indian authors:
1. Godan by Munshi premchand
The novel was first published in1936, This book is about agriculture, a hopeless dream, a poor family and broken family and a cheater brother.
The story revolves around a man who failed to fulfill his one and only dream, one promise that he made to his wife. This novel gives you a realistic picture of farmer lives and their hopeless dreams.
The novel was the last complete novel of the writer. The novel was made into a Hindi film in 1963, starring Raj Kumar, Kamini Kushal Mahmood, and sashikala.
The novel was part of the TV series, Tehreer Munshi Premchand ki based on the writing of premchand directed by Gulzar and produced by Doordarshan
https://www.amazon.in/Godan-Eng-Prem-chand/dp/8179877671
2. Untouchable by Mulk Raj Anand
Untouchable, published in 1935. The novel established Anand as one of India's leading English author.
This novel is based on real life experience of Anand when his aunt had a meal with a Muslim woman and was treated as an outcast by her family.
In the first plot of his book, Anand revolves an argument for eradicating Caste system. It's a must-read book for everyone, as it draws a realistic picture of an untouchability in depth.
https://www.amazon.in/Untouchable-Mulk-Raj-Anand/dp/0143027808
3. The Guide by R.K. Narayana
The guide by R.K. Narayana was published in 1958. Like most of his novel this novel is also based on Malgudi the fictional town in South India.
The novel describes the transformation of a man, Raju, from a tour guide to a spiritual guide and then one of the greatest holy men of India.
https://www.amazon.in/Guide-R-K-Narayan/dp/818598607X
4. 13 Steps to bloody good luck by Ashwin Sanghi
In life, you often see people are blaming their misfortunes and others fortunes on luck.
In this novel, Ashwin gives you a whole new sight into how people can do anything to be lucky. We are living in 2022 our whole life was surrounded by machines, but people still can do anything to be lucky and to erase their misfortunes.
https://www.amazon.in/13-Steps-Bloody-Good-Luck/dp/9384030570
5. The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel. Which takes the story of the Mahabharata and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian independence movement and the first three decades post-independence.
A significant characteristic of Tharoor's version of the story is the emphasis on the older generation (e.g., Bhishma, Dhritarashtra and Pandu) and the resulting de-emphasize on the actions of the kauravas and the Pandavas.
https://www.amazon.in/Great-Indian-Novel-Shashi-Tharoor/dp/0140120491
6. Yajnaseni (the story of Draupadi) by Pratibha Ray
Pratibha ray is an Indian academic writer of odia language novels and stories. The novel is an odia language novel published in 1984.
The story revolves around Draupadi from the most famous epic, Mahabharata. She is the most famous character of Mahabharata because of her sacrifice and determination towards her husband's.
Yet the most misunderstood character from the epic. She is counted among the five supremely virtuous women.
Pratibha Ray makes a determined effort for a balanced portrayal of the epic character and brings to the surface the broader and deeper aspects of her mind that lay submerged in the majestic sweep of the grand Mahabharata.
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Pratibha-Ray-ebook/dp/B015P6AZ4O
7. A Suitable boy by Vikram Sethi
A suitable boy was published in 1993.
The novel follows four families during 18 months, and centers on Mrs. Rupa Mehran efforts to arrange the marriage of her younger daughter, Latah, to a "suitable boy".
The novel was divided into 19 parts, with each generally focusing on a different subplot, each part is described in a rhyming couplet.
It is one of the longest novels published in a single volume in the English language.
https://www.amazon.in/Suitable-Boy-Novel-Perennial-Classics/dp/0060786523
8. Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi
The Shiva Trilogy is the first book of Amish Tripathi is on a radical idea that all Gods were once human beings, it was their deeds in the human life that made them famous as Gods.
The Shiva Trilogy has three books: (a) The Immortals of meluha.
(b) The secret of the Nāgas
(c) The Oath of the Vayuputras.
https://www.amazon.in/Shiva-Trilogy-English-Set-books/dp/B07RF1MGJ9
9. The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
The white Tiger was published in 2008 and the novel has been well-received, making the New York time bestseller list and won the 40th Man Booker Prize the same year.
The Novel provides a darkly humorous perspective of India's class struggle in a globalized world.
It is the first-person narrative of Balram Hawaii, an impoverished young man from a small village who moves to Delhi to work as a chauffeur for the rich.
https://www.amazon.com/White-Tiger-Novel-Aravind-Adiga/dp/1416562605
10. The God of small things by Arundhati Roy
This novel is a debut novel of Arundhati Roy, it is a story about the childhood experiences of fraternal twins Esthappen and Ravel, whose lives are destroyed by the "Love Laws" that are laid down by the society.
The book explores how the small things affects people's behavior and their lives.
The novel also reflects the irony of Caste system, it won the Booker prize in 1997.
https://www.amazon.in/God-Small-Things-Booker-Winner/dp/014302857X
I hope that you like this top 10 list of the best English Novels by Indian Authors.
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