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Booker Prize winner ?God of Small Things? is a story about two children, Esthappen and Rahel. This was Arundhati Roy’s debut novel, in which she throws light on certain facets of life in Kerala, highlighting issues of caste system, Keralite Syrian Christian lifestyle and communism. Esthappen and Rahel at a very young age come to learn about horrifying truth of life, as they are being tortured and blamed for every misfortune. Their less than perfect life gets infected by unexpected events. through the novel begins with Esthappen and Rahel, most of its part holds wider stories of the political events shaping the state, their parents and relatives. The darker undertones in the life of twins get more evident, as secrets, bitterness and lies destroy their world. The heat-aching story of two innocent young children will surely keep you hooked till the end and leave you searching for more.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Penguin India; 2002nd edition (5 April 2002)
Language : English
Paperback : 356 pages
ISBN-10 : 014302857X
ISBN-13 : 978-9794614020
Item Weight : 462 g
Dimensions : 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.4 cm
Net Quantity : 1.00 Count
Importer : Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer : Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Best Sellers Rank: #629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Multicultural & Interracial Romance #12 in Contemporary Romance (Books) #14 in Indian Writing (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 14,185 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers say
Customers praise the book’s writing style, with one noting how complex themes are conveyed through simple expressions, and appreciate its poignant narrative that carries strong emotions. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its vivid character portrayals and imaginative storytelling, with one review highlighting its detailed descriptions of nature. Additionally, customers find the book culturally enriching, with one noting how it explains contemporary issues in India. However, the book’s value for money receives mixed reviews, with some finding it worth the Booker Prize while others consider it a waste of money, and several customers find it boring to read.
