PUBLISHER: Flamingo
GENRES: Fiction Books, Cultural Books, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Books
AUTHORS: Arundhati Roy
PAGES: 339 pages
ISBN13: 9780006550686
TAGS: Fiction Books, Cultural Books, Free Books, PDF Books, Historical Fiction Books, Contemporary Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“The God of Small Things” is a novel by Indian author Arundhati Roy that tells the story of a family in the Indian state of Kerala. The novel is set against the backdrop of social and political changes in India, particularly focusing on the caste system, post-colonialism, and the complexities of family relationships.
The story is primarily centered around fraternal twins Rahel and Estha, who live with their mother Ammu and extended family in Ayemenem, a small village in Kerala. The narrative moves back and forth in time, between the twins’ childhood in the 1960s and their adult lives in the 1990s.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and the impact of societal norms on individuals. It also delves into the consequences of breaking social taboos, particularly regarding love and relationships across caste and class boundaries.
One of the central events of the novel is the arrival of Sophie Mol, the twins’ English cousin, and the tragic events that follow her visit. These events have far-reaching consequences for the family and are revisited throughout the narrative as a pivotal moment in the twins’ lives.
Through its rich and lyrical prose, “The God of Small Things” paints a vivid picture of life in Kerala and explores the intricacies of human relationships. It is a powerful and moving novel that has been praised for its evocative storytelling and its portrayal of complex characters grappling with the constraints of society.
