Sleeping on Jupiter

"Sleeping on Jupiter," long-listed for the Man Booker Prize, is a compelling novel set in modern India that explores themes of violence, love, and religion. The story follows three elderly women and a young documentary filmmaker as their lives intertwine over five days in the town of Jarmuli, revealing the town’s complex and darker history. As their experiences unfold, the novel delves into personal and societal struggles, painting a vivid portrait of contemporary India with depth and nuance.