a short and unashamedly biased list of Indian fiction

Explore a handpicked, unashamedly biased list of the best Indian fiction books. Discover must-read titles that showcase India's rich literary heritage in this short, curated selection.

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Midnight's Children

by Salman Rushdie

The story of Saleem Sinal, born precisely at midnight, August 15, 1947, the moment India became independent. Saleem's life parallels the history of his nation.
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Red Earth and Pouring Rain

 

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A fine Balance

 

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A Suitable Boy

by Vikram Seth

Tells the story of four large extended families in 1950s India against the political and religious upheavals of the time.