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The book is a nominee for the National Book Award for Fiction, and even though I haven't read the others on the list, I believe this one deserves the win 
The book was inspired by a terrorist bombing of a market in India that killed 13 people. Since it was a "small" attack, it didn't garner the attention that those on a larger scale do. The story explores the lives of all those involved: the victims, their survivors, and the terrorists themselves. It is incredibly powerful, especially in the way it links their stories together. The author really does a phenomenal job of bringing each character to life, and delves into the pain and consequences of international terrorism. Highly recommend!
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