What are the most well - known novels in the list of top Indian novels?

Salman Rushdie. His 'Midnight's Children' is a very important work. It tells the story of India's transition from colonial rule to independence through the lives of children born at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence. The novel is rich in magical realism and complex characters.

Well, 'Weep Not, Child' by Ngugi wa Thiong'o is quite well - known. It was one of the first novels in English by an East African writer. It's about the Mau Mau uprising and the impact on ordinary Kenyan families.

Definitely 'Madame Bovary'. It's famous for its portrayal of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage and her search for something more. Everyone who studies French literature has likely read it.

Among the list of classic horror novels, 'The Exorcist' is a very well - known one. The story of a girl possessed by a demon and the attempts to exorcise her is both terrifying and thought - provoking. 'Rosemary's Baby' is also quite famous for its disturbing story of a woman's pregnancy with the devil's child.

The most well - known ones include '1984'. It's famous for its portrayal of Big Brother and the all - seeing government. 'Brave New World' is also well - known as it shows a very different kind of dystopia where people seem happy but lack true freedom. And 'The Hunger Games' has gained a huge following due to its exciting plot and strong characters.

Well, 'Dracula' is super well - known. It has been adapted into countless movies, plays, and other forms of media. Its influence on vampire lore cannot be overstated.

Among the well - known ones is 'The Last Precinct'. In this novel, Scarpetta is facing a lot of challenges both professionally and personally. It's a complex story that shows different sides of her character and has a very interesting mystery to solve.

The 'Horus Heresy' is extremely well - known. It's a huge series that explores the events leading to the great betrayal in the Warhammer 40000 lore.

One of the most well - known is 'Hamlet' by Shakespeare. It's a tragic play that delves deep into themes like revenge, madness, and moral corruption. The character of Hamlet is one of the most complex in English literature.

One of the well - known ones is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a story about love and marriage in the 19th - century English society. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is a central focus and is full of misunderstandings and growth.