Some of Lahiri's other books share themes with Interpreter of Maladies, including The Namesake, Unaccustomed Earth, and Whereabouts. These can provide additional insight into the realities of life for Indian immigrants and Indian Americans.
Reading other contemporary literature by Indian and Indian American authors can provide another perspective on the lived experiences of Indian immigrants and their offspring. For example, The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, Family Life by Akhil Sharma, or The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.
Students might also consider historical fiction that includes the Partition in India for more context, including The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh and ...
