The Inheritance of Loss Novel by Kiran Desai

"The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai is a novel that weaves together the stories of characters in India and the United States, exploring themes of identity, cultural clash, and the impact of historical and political forces on personal lives. The narrative follows the lives of Judge Jemubhai Patel, his granddaughter Sai, their cook, and a host of other characters whose fates are interconnected. Set against the backdrop of the Gorkhaland movement in the Himalayas, the novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of societal and political upheaval.