The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor
This book is a satirical take on Indian politics and history, cleverly intertwined with characters and events from the epic Mahabharata. The narrative presents a parallel between the two, with the characters in the novel mirroring significant figures from India's political scene during the Independence and post-Independence era. The book is a humorous yet thought-provoking critique of Indian society and politics, offering a unique blend of myth, history, and satire.
The 1703rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 423
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 15th on The Indian Fiction Top 25 (Jerry Pinto, Indian poet and novelist)
- 575th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)