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The God of Small Things

A Novel
By Arundhati Roy
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In The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, the narrative intertwines the lives of fraternal twins Rahel and Estha as they navigate childhood and the complexities of family dynamics in Kerala, India. Set against the backdrop of a changing society, the story explores themes of love, loss, and the lingering impacts of personal and societal restrictions. Roy's lyrical prose captures the small, seemingly insignificant details that profoundly shape the characters' lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to lyrical prose and stories that explore complex family dynamics against a vividly depicted Indian backdrop. The narrative beautifully intertwines personal experiences with broader social issues, providing a poignant and moving exploration of love, loss, and societal expectations.

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The God of Small Things

"A banquet for all the senses," said "Newsweek" of this bestselling and Booker Prize-winning literary novel--a richly textured first book about the tragic decline of one family whose members suffer the terrible consequences of forbidden love.

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BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An affluent Indian family is forever changed by one fateful day in 1969, from the author of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness and Mother Mary Comes to Me

“The God of Small Things offers such magic, mystery, and sadness that, literally, this reader turned the last page and decided to reread it. Immediately. It’s that haunting.” —USA Today

Compared favourably to the works of Faulkner and Dickens, Arundhati Roy’s modern classic is equal parts powerful family saga, forbidden love story, and piercing political drama. The seven-year-old twins Estha and Rahel see their world shaken irrevocably by the arrival of their beautiful young cousin, Sophie. It is an event that will lead to an illicit liaison and tragedies both accidental and intentional, exposing “big things [that] lurk unsaid” in a country drifting dangerously toward unrest.

Lush, lyrical, and unnerving, The God of Small Things is an award-winning landmark that started for its author an esteemed career of fiction and political commentary that continues unabated.

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The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy has been widely acclaimed for its vivid storytelling and rich, poetic language. Reviewers praise its intricate narrative structure and deep exploration of themes such as family, love, and social division in India. Many commend Roy's ability to weave a deeply emotional tale that resonates with readers while also providing a critical commentary on the socio-political landscape. Some have noted the complexity of its non-linear timeline as both challenging and rewarding. Overall, it is celebrated as a poignant and powerful debut novel.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780812979657

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 December 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Arundhati Roy was trained as an architect. She has worked as a production designer and written the screenplays for two films. She lives in New Delhi. This is her first book.

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