Thursday, April 24, 2014


The Inheritance of Loss

The Inheritance of Loss

The Inheritance of Loss, her second novel, written by Kiran Desai, a grand narrative which encompose the socio- cultural milieu of India and Nepal. In 2006, It was selected for Booker Prize for fiction. The novel discusses various number of themes from love to insurgency of youth. Through this novel, Kiran Desai tries to portray the inherent contradictions of desires of individuals and the society in which they live. This novel excels due to the Desai's endeavor to depict the harsh realities in its true colors with a touch of irony and humor.

Two main characters: Biju and Sai

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