I have read many Indian and Western novels depicting love in different forms, including Gunaho Ka Devta and Half Girlfriend from India, and If He Had Been With Me and Twisted Love from Western authors. I don’t know whether I’m judging correctly or not, but I’ve observed a contrast between Indian and Western (especially American or European) love stories. In Indian novels, the focus is often on emotions, sacrifice, and inner connection. Physical appearance or material possessions are not central. In contrast, Western stories tend to emphasize physical traits and lifestyle—looks, cars, popularity, and wealth. For instance, in If He