7 Underrated Books That Deserve Your Attention

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 09, 2024

Bartleby, The Scrivener By Herman Melville

This classic book explore the themes of isolation and the never ending expectations of society. Bartleby draws a comparison between individualism and conformity.

The Moonstone By Wilkie Collins

This is a classic detective novel that revolves around a mysterious diamond popularly known as the Moonstone. The diamond is stolen from a Hindu temple in India and is found by a young woman. The novel is based on the themes of colonialism and social class.

We By Yevgenu Zamyatin

This novel comes under the category of dystopian fiction and refers to a society that is suppressed and controlled. The novel focuses on the themes of resistance and rebellion.

Kafka On The Shore By Haruki Murakami

This is a thought-provoking book that talks about the existence of parallel worlds and the sense of existential crisis and the need to understand oneself.

The Little Friend By Donna Tartt

The book is about a girl whose brother is murdered and she's on the hunt to find out how. The book explores the themes of family and loss.

A Man Called Ove By Fredrick Backman

This novel is about a lonely man Ove, and his lonely life. It's a touching story that teaches us the importance of kindness.

The Midnight Library By Matt Haig

This fantastic book is about a woman who's about to end her life but finds herself stuck in a magical library that is situated between life and death.

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