The God of Small Things book review

 

The God of Small Things book Review 

Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" is a powerful and haunting novel that explores the complex and often tragic lives of a family in southern India. Roy's writing is both poetic and evocative, drawing readers into a world that is both beautiful and deeply flawed.

The novel tells the story of the lives of twins Estha and Rahel, as well as the events that lead up to their separation and reunion many years later. Along the way, the novel explores themes of love, loss, family, caste, and societal expectations.

One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its vivid and detailed portrayal of the setting - the small town of Ayemenem in Kerala, India. Roy's descriptions of the town, its people, and its customs are rich and immersive, transporting readers to a world that is both familiar and exotic.

Through her characters, Roy exposes the injustices and inequalities that exist in Indian society, particularly with regard to caste and gender. Yet despite the often grim subject matter, the novel is also full of moments of beauty, humor, and humanity.

Overall, "The God of Small Things" is a stunning debut novel that showcases Roy's incredible talent as a writer. Its unforgettable characters, evocative setting, and powerful themes make it a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary literature or Indian culture.

Work Cited

Book Cited : Roy, Arundhati. The God of Small Things. Penguin Books, 2002.

Pdf : Kumari, Y. Kusuma. “A Searing Comment on Caste Discrimination in  Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things.” 4 Apr. 2021, http://languageinindia.com/april2021/drkusumakumarigodofsmallthings.pdf. 

Article : Jaiswal, Suvita. “Caste, Gender and Ideology in the Making of India.” Social Scientist, vol. 36, no. 1/2, 2008, pp. 3–39. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/27644260. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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Journal: SANAP, SANJAY. “SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES IN SALMAN RUSHDIE’S MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN.” A QUARTERLY, INDEXED, REFEREED AND PEER REVIEWED OPEN ACCESS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, vol. 9, no. 1,2022, 12 Feb. 2022, doi: 10.33329/ijelr.9.1.45.