Indian authors often explore themes of identity, trauma, and mental health—offering deep psychological reflections.
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In *The God of Small Things*, Roy shows how childhood trauma quietly shapes adult identity and choices.
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Lahiri’s works reveal how cultural dislocation and identity crisis affect the psyche of immigrants and second-gens.
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Bond subtly portrays loneliness, nostalgia, and mental stillness even in everyday Indian hill towns and quiet lives.
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In *Serious Men*, Joseph shows how satire and wit mask deep insecurity, ambition, and social struggle.
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Desai masterfully explores repressed desires and psychological isolation in women navigating tradition and change.