"The Lives of Others" is a novel by Neel Mukherjee that tells the story of a wealthy Bengali family living in Calcutta in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The novel explores the complex relationships between family members and the tensions that arise as they struggle to maintain their status and traditions in a rapidly changing society. The story is told from multiple perspectives, including those of the family members, their servants, and other members of the community. The novel also touches on themes of political unrest, social inequality, and the legacy of colonialism in India. "The Lives of Others" was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2014 and has been praised for its vivid portrayal of life in Calcutta and its nuanced exploration of the complexities of family and society.
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