A Suitable Boy is the longest Indian novel ever published in a single volume in the English language. Written by Vikram Seth, the novel was published in 1993 and has since become a classic of Indian literature. It is an epic saga of four families set in post-independence India and follows the lives of the four families as they search for love and happiness.
The novel is 1,349 pages long and contains 591,552 words. It is divided into 19 parts and follows the lives of four main characters: Lata, Maan, Haresh, and Savita. It also follows the lives of their families and the many people they come into contact with. The novel explores themes of love, family, religion, politics, and social class.
The novel has been praised for its depth and complexity, as well as its vivid portrayal of post-independence India. It has won numerous awards, including the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book in 1994, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction in 1995, and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996.
The novel has been adapted into a BBC miniseries and a stage production. It has also been translated into many languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese.
A Suitable Boy is a timeless classic of Indian literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian culture and history. It is a remarkable achievement and is a testament to the skill and talent of its author, Vikram Seth.
