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The Times' 20 best modern novels
11. 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth
Finding a suitable reader could be tough - at over 1,300 pages long, 'A Suitable Boy' is one of the largest novels published in one volume. Not only does it strengthen your biceps, but Seth's India-set drama seamlessly revolves around four families looking for a suitable boy to marry off.
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