Being in a relationship can sometimes get dicey and if you are a first timer, then you definitely need someone to guide you. This is why, we bring you 12 novels that will be your 'love guide'!
Love is a roller coaster ride, we may not have a rule book for it, but these novels are quite reliable!
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This novel by Chetan Bhagat, is quite popular among Indian readers. It is a modern story of lovers belonging from different states, but working in the same profession. The book is written in a simple language with no extraordinary flair whatsoever. But, it does convey the reality of many marriages and households in contemporary India. The book was even recently adapted into a popular Bollywood film of the same name starring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
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This novel by Durjoy Datta, talks about relationships in the context of consequences and morality. This novel is quite gritty and tough in nature. The general feel of the book is quite serious. The story begins when two people who are battling for life, are brought into a single room to be operated upon by doctors, who have their own demons to deal with. It is a tale of love and hardships written in the most serious and delicate manner.
Although this classic by Jane Austen is a satire, it has quite some insightful things to say about love and relationships. The story follows, the love lives of a set of characters in 19th Century in England. The novel portrays the gentry culture of that time in a very intricate manner. Although the culture may have changed a lot today, the emotions are the same and hence, this classic helps in myriad ways to deal with relationships. This story of Elizabeth Bennet and the iconic character, Mr. Darcy, has been adapted into many movies as well as television series.
This is a childhood love story written by Anmol Rana. It talks of the usual ups and downs in a relationship that takes place early on in life. The story is told from the guy’s perspective and how seven days away from his lover teaches him seven different things like rejection, sorrow, disgust, deception, etc. Eventually, he realises that the most important thing in life is love. The journey from having your dreams squashed to finding the right path is captured with sensitivity in this book.
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This is a compilation of short stories with each of them portraying a different shade of love. It is written by Ashok Kallarakkal. The stories range from the tragedy to triumph with enough space to keep you thinking all the while. The book is written on everyday life experiences and people, so characters like a cricketer, a film director, a beggar and even an auto rickshaw driver appear in the short stories. Some of them learn to respect, while others learn the value of relationships and love. This book is an engaging read peppered with good doses of humour.
This novel is written by Sudeep Nagarkar. It portrays love in the context of friendship and how a relationship sustains. The book’s two protagonists are shown to be best friends even though they possess seemingly opposing natures. The book is a true story and teaches you that friendship is the greatest love of all.
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This book by Leo Tolstoy is a classic and it portrays the love life as well as trials and tribulations of several characters, but none more than Anna Karenina. The story revolves around her and her mixed bag of relatives, friends and acquaintances who are not afraid to be adulterous when their heart seeks it. The novel is remembered for its 'advanced for its time' feminist outlook. The central character is shown regretting her choice because society does not allow women who are adulterous to be exempt of judgement. It is a exhaustive read, but will teach you a great bit about relationships.
This classic book written by Charlotte Bronte, talks about the romantic journey of an orphan girl,Jane Eyre. It showcases her tryst with love, tragedy and secrets that bring havoc in her life. This story is filled with hardships and teaches how to overcome them. The titular character in this book is a woman with immense strength and courage. The story gets quite complicated with a lot of twists and turns and additional characters. But, with the right help from friends and her own hard work, Jane makes it in the world, finding love along the way from all quarters.
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This book tells us about why you should never sacrifice your happiness in search of something else. It is written by Sagar Sahu. It depicts the tale of two lovers from middle class Indian families where the guy is dying to be rich, while the girl is really looking for love. The story unfolds in a very funny way. This novel is directed towards those who are searching for the meaning of happiness in their lives. It also teaches about contentment.
Emily Bronte’s seminal romantic novel portrays the hardships of love when the lovers belong to different classes of society. It was a very shocking work of art for the Victorian times because the book depicted themes like religious hypocrisy, gender inequality, social classes, etc. In fact, the majority of the people were uncomfortable in accepting this piece of fiction at that time. The book portrays the effects of jealousy and vengefulness, and is laden with gems of wisdom regarding relationships.
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All these generations later, William Shakespeare still manages to hit the right spot when it comes to the matters of the heart. His classic tone explains matters of love and relationships quite intricately. The story is tragic in nature and highlights various emotions of all characters associated with the blossoming of young love, that one may or may not be comfortable with. It teaches us what not to do in a relationship.
This book is written by Shubham Choudhary who is just 22 years of age. So, it has quite a contemporary feel and is set in modern times. The language that Shubham uses in the book is stellar by no means. However, it is precisely why this book matters to the young generation. It speaks to them. The story is of a couple who breaks up because the guy finds it difficult to stay committed. All that changes when his ex-girlfriend starts dating another guy.
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These books will give you insights about love and relationships that should last a lifetime. Trust us, for these books will leave you thinking about them long after you have finished reading them.
