Karan Mahajan, born April 24, 1984, is an Indian-American novelist, essayist, and critic currently serving as an Associate Professor at Brown University. His writing is characterized by a deeply immersive style, often exploring complex themes of identity, politics, and family relationships with a lyrical and psychologically nuanced approach. Mahajan gained significant recognition with his second novel, The Association of Small Bombs, which was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award for Fiction, showcasing his ability to tackle difficult subjects with both precision and compassion.
