Family Life by Akhil Sharma
Family Life is a poignant, semi-autobiographical novel that follows the experiences of an Indian family that immigrates to America in the late 1970s. Their dream of a better life is shattered when the older son suffers a terrible accident that leaves him brain-damaged. The story is narrated by the younger son, who struggles with the pressures of his parents' expectations, the trauma of his brother's condition, and the cultural dislocation of being an immigrant in America. The novel explores themes of family, love, loss, and the immigrant experience.
The 2727th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 224-240
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 17th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)