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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 : 500.00 Grams
Importer : Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer : Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Best Sellers Rank: #701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Multicultural & Interracial Romance #14 in Indian Writing (Books) #15 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find the book mesmerizing and wonderful to read, with beautiful prose that delves into complex family dynamics. They describe it as devastatingly beautiful, with detailed and delicate descriptions, and one customer notes how the writing captures even the smallest things. The story receives mixed reactions – while some appreciate its non-linear structure, others find it predictable. The authenticity of the book is also mixed, with several customers suspecting it’s a pirated copy.