Books to read in order to explore and understand different cultures

One of the best things about reading fiction is the disclosure of different cultures and people’s ways of life. You will always get lessons to be learned and unity to be appreciated. So, here is a list of books about various cultures.

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Red Leaves by Sita Brahmachari

The story is set in London, but the writer easily brings in characters from different cultures. This book ‘Red Leaves’ may not represent British culture, but it basically represents a culturally diverse society in the soul of Britain. The book is actually for teenagers. It is a great book to show you that outside the ‘differences’ of culture and religion, we all require the same things in life.

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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Things Fall Apart is a book that effortlessly tackles the modern vs. traditional debate. This brilliant work of African fiction is an enjoyment to read. This book will take you to a whole other world of Nigerian tribes. It showcases their ways, customs, and religious practices. It also provides a great lesson in history – that of colonization of Africa by England.

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

This book, ‘Half of a Yellow Sun,’ is a masterpiece of how war changes a life. It will give you all the information about the inner workings of Nigerian society during the time of the Biafran conflict. The book has got some real intellect plot twists and backstories.

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Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

‘Mrs. Dalloway’ is a great book if you want to understand the post WW1 society of Britain. It is also a great work if you want to look at how mental illness was observed in the West during the mid-20th century.

The White Tiger by Arvind Adiga

The White Tiger is an Indian fiction novel with possibly the best perspective about the master-servant reality of India. This book is a brilliance work of fiction. It is comical and serious at the same time. This book gives an outstanding look into an Indian family that uses dirty politics to stay in power.

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