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The God of Small Things: A Saga of Lost Dreams
The God of Small Things: A Saga of Lost Dreams is an attempt to make an in-depth study of Arundhati Roy’s epoch-making novel which has brought laurels to her and the country at large. To begin with, an effort is made to have a close look at the main theme of the novel. This is followed by an analysis of the main characters who have their own story to tell. The novel is also considered as a critique of the contemporary society. Essays on the structure of the novel and the narrative technique adopted follow, and the significance of the title is also discussed in a separate chapter. The epilogue considers the autobiographical elements in the novel.
The title of the book becomes significant as all the characters, both major and minor, have shattered dreams. Even Ayemenem and Ayemenem House have lost their old glory and, in a certain sense, have lost their dreams. Rev. John Ipe’s father is the oldest member of the Ayemenem family who makes his appearance in the novel. Then we have John Ipe himself and his wife Aleyooty Ammachi, both disappointed for one reason or the other. Baby Kochamma, Pappachi, Mammachi, Chacko, Margaret Kochamma, Ammu, Estha, Rahel, Sophie Mol, Velutha, and Vellya Paapen have all a similar kind of existence in the novel.
The book, it is hoped, will be of immense help to the students who pursue research on Roy and, of course, to the academic community at large.
The title of the book becomes significant as all the characters, both major and minor, have shattered dreams. Even Ayemenem and Ayemenem House have lost their old glory and, in a certain sense, have lost their dreams. Rev. John Ipe’s father is the oldest member of the Ayemenem family who makes his appearance in the novel. Then we have John Ipe himself and his wife Aleyooty Ammachi, both disappointed for one reason or the other. Baby Kochamma, Pappachi, Mammachi, Chacko, Margaret Kochamma, Ammu, Estha, Rahel, Sophie Mol, Velutha, and Vellya Paapen have all a similar kind of existence in the novel.
The book, it is hoped, will be of immense help to the students who pursue research on Roy and, of course, to the academic community at large.
253 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2000
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November 24, 2015
The book is quite well written but I don't like depressing books :(
December 20, 2021
So good!! Surprised I’d never heard of it before!
February 22, 2024
The book is so beautifully written that it gives impression of pearls stringed together, and touches topics of caste, class, environment, and politics.
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November 5, 2024you can't even understand how DEEPLY i hate this book, i despise it
great subjects to write about, but the book was awful
i suppose i would have liked it if i hadn't had to read it for uni
great subjects to write about, but the book was awful
i suppose i would have liked it if i hadn't had to read it for uni
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews