The Great Indian Novel By Shashi Tharoor
Author: Shashi Tharoor
ISBN: 978-0143420088
Price: Rs. 520.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
¹… œIn Shashi Tharoor's satirical masterpiece, the story of the Mahabharata is retold as modern Indian history, and renowned political personalities begin to resemble characters from the epic -all of whom have a curious and ambiguous relationship with Draupadi Mokrasi (D. Mokrasi for short) . . . Brimming with incisive wit and as enjoyable a read as it is cerebrally stimulating, The Great Indian Novel brilliantly retells reality as myth. ž
Browse this title within our Shashi Tharoor collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 648 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0143420088.
About the Author
Shashi Tharoor is an elected member of Parliament, former minister of state for external affairs and human resource development and former Under - Secretary- general of the United Nations, Shashi Tharoor is the prize- winning, author of fourteen books, both fiction and non- fiction. A widely published critic, commentator and columnist, he served the United Nations during a twenty - nine- year career in refugee work and peacekeeping, at the Secretary - General's office and heading communications and public information. In 2006 he was India's candidate to succeed Kofi Annan as UN Secretary - General, and emerged a strong second out of seven contenders. He has won India's highest honour for overseas Indians, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, and numerous literary awards, including a Commonwealth Writers' Prize.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0143420088
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Pan-India Delivery
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What is this book about?
¹… œIn Shashi Tharoor's satirical masterpiece, the story of the Mahabharata is retold as modern Indian history, and renowned political personalities begin to resemble characters from the epic -all of whom have a curious and ambiguous relationship with Draupadi Mokrasi (D. Mokrasi for short) . . ....
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Shashi Tharoor and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Shashi Tharoor.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book if you enjoy smart fiction that makes you laugh and think at the same time. Shashi Tharoor brilliantly retells modern Indian political history through the lens of the Mahabharata, blending myth, satire, and sharp political insight. The language is playful yet profound, rewarding you with clever parallels, layered humour, and cultural depth. It’s a deeply Indian novel with universal appeal—perfect if you enjoy literary fiction that challenges, entertains, and stays with you long after the last page.
- Published by Penguin.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 648.
Catalog Description
¹… œIn Shashi Tharoor's satirical masterpiece, the story of the Mahabharata is retold as modern Indian history, and renowned political personalities begin to resemble characters from the epic -all of whom have a curious and ambiguous relationship with Draupadi Mokrasi (D. Mokrasi for short) . . . Brimming with incisive wit and as enjoyable a read as it is cerebrally stimulating, The Great Indian Novel brilliantly retells reality as myth. ž
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