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📘 A House for Mr. Biswas by V. S. Naipaul

V. S. Naipaul's groundbreaking novel is a heartwarming tale of a middle-aged Indian man from Trinidad and Tobago who embarks on a series of misguided plans to better his circumstances. Despite his attempts, he is repeatedly thwarted by his family and his own lack of ambition and intelligence. The story is a witty and touching look at family dynamics, social expectations, and the search for self-improvement in the Caribbean setting.

First publish date: 1961

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction

Authors: V. S. Naipaul

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