This book is all about America in the later part of the 20th century. It’s about one man’s obsession with objects that take him further away from his wealthy, modern part of society. It’s an excellent work which represents the elite/modern vs. The book will take you through the Turkish society in the second half of the 20th century. For this book he actually curated a museum of the same name. Orhan Pamuk is an outstanding Turkish writer. It gives an excellent look into an Indian family which uses dirty politics to stay in power.ġ0. It’s hilarious and serious at the same time. Here’s another Indian fiction with perhaps an even better look at the master-servant reality of India. It tackles issues on many levels but you should read it because it gives an unbiased view of India. Serious Men is not just about a poor man outwitting the Brains of his country, but it’s more about the Indian obsession with education and class hierarchy. If there is good, authentic Indian fiction, it’s this. Serious Men / The Illicit Happiness of Other People by Manu Joseph It will take you on a journey and really show you how the inner workings of this matriarchal culture.Ĩ. But this book is mostly about the friendship of two African American women in America. Here’s another book that deals with the consequences on war. It’ll give a fictionalised look into the Turkish society of way back when, and also a look into how these ancient doctrines about spirituality affect someone in our times. The book will take you on two journeys, separated by quite a few centuries, yet still connected. If you love Rumi’s poetry this could be the work for you, although its general focus is on Rumi’s companion Shams Tabriz. It’s also a great expose on the ‘American Dream’. It’s a must read for anyone who wants to understand racism in America. The book combines Nigeria and America, but it really takes us deep into both these cultures. If there’s a book that has flawlessly tackled the issue of race in America, it’s this one. While the previous book in this list looks at the tribal or village life of Nigeria, Adichie’s book focuses on mostly the modernised version of the country.ĥ. It’s got some really genius plot twists and backstories. It will take you to the inner workings of the Nigerian society during the time of the Biafran conflict. This book is a tour de force of how war changes life. Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie It’s also a great lesson history – colonisation of Africa by England.Ĥ. It will take you to a whole other world of Nigerian tribes, their ways, customs and religious practices. traditional debate, this work of African fiction is a delight to read. It’s also a great book if you want to look at how mental illness was perceived in the West during the mid-20th century.Ī book that effortlessly tackles the modern vs. Here’s a great book if you want to understand the post WW1 society of Britain. The book is perfect for teenagers and a great book to show you that beyond the ‘differences’ of culture and religion, we all need the same things in life.
This book may not represent British culture but it represents a culturally diverse society in the heart of Britain. The setting is London but the writer effortlessly brings in characters from different cultures. If you’re looking for books from different cultural backgrounds then this article is perfect for you! Here’s a list of books and the cultures you can explore through them: 1. There are always lessons to be learned and oneness to be appreciated. Possibly one of the best things about reading fiction is the exposure to different cultures and people’s ways of life.
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