Books by Kamila Shamsie
“The novel moves from ancient ruins, distant cultures, different ideas of conquest and hegemony, through the carnage of the First World War, and into the movements that would ultimately lead to Indian independence. Again, I love the way she’s done it. It’s not a fat book. She has condensed a lot into 350 pages. I loved reading it.” Read more...
The Best Historical Novels Set in India
Ruchir Joshi, Novelist
Interviews where books by Kamila Shamsie were recommended
The Best Historical Novels Set in India, recommended by Ruchir Joshi
India’s complex history—specifically, its turbulent 20th-century—lends itself well to ambitious historical fiction, says the filmmaker and novelist Ruchir Joshi, whose latest book is set in Second World War-era Calcutta. Here he recommends five of the best historical novels set in India, including beloved modern classics by Salman Rushdie and Vikram Seth.
