Well, first and the foremost, these are those books, which demanded a reading from you guys. But if you all failed, I can surely, provide some insight into some of the best books this decade. Lets see, if you get interested and start grabbing some.!!!
1. The Blind Assassin ( Margaret Atwood - 2000 ) : This book by the Canadian writer Margaret Atwood basically focusses on a novel written in this novel, by the narrator Chase's sister Laura who committed suicide after WWII. Based on obsession, this book Hailed as 1st great novel of the new millenium, Atwood's clever and complex work won her many awards, including 2000 BOOKER PRIZE
2. True History of Kelly Gang ( Peter Carey - 2000 ) : The NewYork based Australian's piece of creation, which got him the 2001 BOOKER PRIZE, is based on Australia's most popular outlaw Ned Kelly, who was executed as a murderer and a horse thief in 1880. Keeping the aura of the legendary Kelly alive, this book is narrated in form of letters which Kelly writed for his baby daughter whom he never sees. Born ot very poor Irish immigrants, a conspiracy of circumstances makes him an outlaw, who is a murderer in British eyes and a national hero to Australians. A lovely book, I must say!
3. Atonement ( Ian McEwan - 2001 ) : Based on the fortunes of Briony Tallis, a 13 year old writer whose false evidence regarding a crime convicts an innocent man Robbes. The rest of her life is an atonement for her guilt. The book found a place in the Time Magazine's 'All Time 100 Greatest Novels' .The British writer Ian presents the book in the best way, anyone could have ever done.
4. Life of Pi ( Yann Martel - 2001 ): Based on the story of Pi Patel, a 16 year old sea adventurist who voyages 227 days across the Pacific waters from Toronto to Pondicherry through Mexico. His sole companion being a 450 pound Royal Bengal Tiger, Richard Parker. Through his admirable presence of mind and great strength of character, the guy manages to tear apart threats from nature and creatures alike. 2002 BOOKER PRIZE was won by Martel for this book.
5. My name is Red ( Orhan Pamuk - 2001 ): Set in 16th century Istanbul, this novel is about miniaturists and art. The story starts with murder of Elegant, a miniaturist and revolves around 20 first person voices including those of murderers and the victims. This complex, slow paced novel won Pamuk the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature.
6. Family Matters ( Rohinton Mistry - 2002 ): With Mumbai as the background, this book on family relations depics vividly that Family Does Matter. Its about a domestic crisis affecting adversely a happy Middle Class Family. 79 year old Nariman Vakeel suffers from Parkinson's disease and his step children can suffer him no more. He goes on to live with Roxana, his daughter. The disintergration of the family, caring for old and disabled, infilial ingratitude and betrayal are just something which come under the narrative spotlight.
