The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai
This novel explores themes of love, loss, and the human struggle for identity amidst political unrest. Set in India during the Nepalese movement for an independent state, the narrative follows the lives of a retired judge living in the Himalayas, his granddaughter, and his cook. As the political situation worsens, each character must grapple with their own personal issues, including the judge's regret over his failed marriage and his granddaughter's struggle to find her place in the world. The cook, meanwhile, dreams of a better life for his son in the United States. The narrative weaves together these individual stories to create a poignant tapestry of human resilience in the face of adversity.
The 2417th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 324
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 70 Classic Booker Prize-Nominated Novels, Recommended by our Readers (Booker Prize Library Readers)