English, August: An Indian Story (New York Review Books Classics) - April, 2006

Upamanyu Chatterjee's wry, wickedly funny debut follows Agastya Sen—English literature graduate and reluctant civil servant—as he's posted to a sweltering small town in rural India. Equal parts coming-of-age tale and satirical meditation on postcolonial identity, this cult classic captures the absurdity of bureaucracy and the ache of feeling caught between worlds. Perfect for readers who loved A Fine Balance or anyone drawn to sharp, introspective fiction with a subversive edge.