I have three very close contenders: "Udas Naslain" (Weary Generations) by Abdullah Hussain, "Nadar Log" (very loosely translated as Poor People) also by Abdullah Hussain, and Raakh (Ash/Ashes) by Mustansar Hussain Tarrar. All these books have a wide canvas and the storyline and characters are involved in or observers of the major historical events. While doing that, the … [Read more...]