Thought-provoking but not too dense, any suggestions?

I recently finished "Ants Among Elephants" by Sujatha Gidla and really enjoyed it. Reading from a perspective (Dalit) that is not often heard made it especially compelling. I learned a lot about Telugu and Indian society, politics, class, caste, and power struggles. It also just felt very smooth and engaging. I also read "Dead Aid" [...]