The God of Small Things

Name: The God of Small Things
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780006550686
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Winner of the Booker Prize

By Arundhati Roy

3.96

( 307,382 ratings, 20,279 reviews)

Summary

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is a captivating tale set in Kerala, India, weaving through the intricacies of family, societal norms, and forbidden love. The narrative revolves around the lives of fraternal twins Rahel and Estha as they navigate through their childhood memories and the events that reshape their family. With rich prose and vivid detail, the novel explores themes of social discrimination, politics, and personal tragedy.
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This novel may appeal to you if you enjoy beautifully crafted prose and intricate storytelling that delves into themes of love, loss, and social issues. Set in India, the tale weaves together past and present while exploring the small moments that shape lives in profound ways. Fans of richly detailed settings and deep emotional narratives will likely find it captivating.

The God of Small Things

‘They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much.’

A BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick

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The Asian literary phenomenon of the 90s.

More magical than Mistry, more of a rollicking good read than Rushdie, more nerve-tinglingly imagined than Naipaul, here, perhaps, is the greatest Indian novel by a woman. Arundhati Roy has written an astonishingly rich, fertile novel, teeming with life, colour, heart-stopping language, wry comedy and a hint of magical realism.

Set against a background of political turbulence in Kerala, Southern India, The God of Small Things tells the story of twins Esthappen and Rahel. Amongst the vats of banana jam and heaps of peppercorns in their grandmother’s factory, they try to craft a childhood for themselves amidst what constitutes their family – their lonely, lovely mother, their beloved Uncle Chacko (pickle baron, radical Marxist and bottom-pincher) and their avowed enemy Baby Kochamma (ex-nun and incumbent grand-aunt).

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The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy has been widely praised for its exceptional narrative quality and emotional depth. Critics have hailed it as a masterpiece, with its tragic resonance and imaginative storytelling engaging readers throughout. It's often regarded as one of the standout Indian novels of its time.