What is "A House for Mr. Biswas" about?

Answer by  Munawer (365)

A man in post-colonial era is condemned since his birth but somehow survives and makes something of himself despite the deeply traditional values of his own and in-laws families.

Answer by  kateniz (107)

A House for Mr. Biswas by VJ Naipaul is about Mohun Biswas' journey through life, striving for success but constantly failing. His one goal becomes to own his own house. It is based on Naipaul's fathers life and focuses on the post colonial effects on the world.