Often, they deal with the theme of forbidden love. Since cousin relationships are considered close in a family context, love between them goes against social norms. For example, in 'Flowers in the Attic', the characters face a great deal of internal and external conflict because of their relationship.
One such novel could be 'Flowers in the Attic' by V.C. Andrews. It involves complex relationships including a form of cousins' love within a rather dark family setting. However, this kind of theme is often controversial.
Often, in cousins - based Urdu novels, family values are a central aspect. The relationship between cousins can range from deep friendship to romantic feelings, which adds a layer of complexity. For example, in some novels, cousins might be brought up together, sharing a close bond due to family proximity.
Well, without having read the 'cousins cattle and other love stories', it's hard to tell exactly. It could be that the cousins have some special connection with cattle in the context of love. For example, they might grow up on a cattle farm and their love stories are intertwined with the daily life around the cattle, like taking care of the cattle together, and that forms a unique bond not only between them but also with the cattle.
One popular Urdu novel that might involve the theme of cousins could be 'Umrao Jaan Ada'. It's a classic that delves into the life of a courtesan and has complex relationships which could potentially include interactions between cousins. The story is set in Lucknow and is known for its rich description of the culture and society of that time.
I'm not sure of a specific Urdu novel just off the bat. However, generally in Urdu literature, the theme of cousins' relationship is quite common. It could be that a novel might show how cultural and family expectations play a role in the hate - love dynamic between cousins. For example, if there are differences in social status within the family or different outlooks on life, it can lead to initial animosity which later transforms.
In most societies, cousins love stories are not widely acceptable. There are often cultural, ethical and sometimes legal reasons for this. Many cultures have taboos against close - family relationships like this as it can lead to genetic issues in offspring if they were to have children. Also, it goes against the traditional norms of family structure and propriety.
One big challenge is family opposition. Families usually have a set idea of how cousins should relate to each other, and a romantic relationship would go against that. Another is social stigma. People in society may look down on such relationships. Also, there's the genetic concern if they plan to have children.
One major challenge is social acceptance. Most societies today view first - cousins relationships as inappropriate due to potential genetic issues. So, in a love story, the characters would face a lot of judgment from family and society.