FICTION

Suitable Boy- Vikram Seth

This is a 1500 plus odd pages novel written about a search for a bride groom through the Indian Arranged Marriage process. The setting is in the 1950s after the Indian independence. BBC Channel 4 made a radio adaptation. I did not read the book but the radio adaption was really impressive.

The Love Story- Eric Segal

This is a famous 1970s Love Story made into a movie. I personally like it and was adapted into a movie. The movie theme song is very famous.

Interpreter of Maladies- Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for this book of short stories. It is about immigrants to the US and their lives and how they adjust to new settings and but still hold on to their country roots. Jhumpa has the unique way of writing and you feel as if you are living and seeing it in reality.

Kane and Abel- Jeffery Archer

Jeffrey Archer is a terrific story teller and this is about two best friends with different backgrounds who fall apart. It has been adapted into a movie and it is also followed up with sequels.

The Class – Erich Segal

The Class is one of my favorite fictional books. It is about five Harvard students lives and how they take a different turn. It is a great read and very gripping.