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A lyrical, mysterious tale of misunderstanding and pain, echoing through the years. At its dark heart, it demonstrates how small things can have multiple and major consequences, meaning that everything can change in a single day. "Anything can happen to anyone. It's best to be prepared." - and these fears trigger tragedy.
It is set in Kerala (southern India) in 1969 (when twins Rahel (girl) and Estha (boy) are aged 7) and 23 years later, when the twins return to the family home. As the narrative ...more
It is set in Kerala (southern India) in 1969 (when twins Rahel (girl) and Estha (boy) are aged 7) and 23 years later, when the twins return to the family home. As the narrative ...more
I wish I had written something right after I finished the book, but the timing was awful. I read the book for Uni, had to write an assignment on it, then I went on holiday to the other side of the world for 2.5 weeks the day after the assignment was due, and was totally jet lagged for a week after I came back. I have also read another book meanwhile, with the next assignment due very soon, and I'm now down with cold. Anyway...
I do remember that I absolutely loved The God of Small Things. The way ...more
I do remember that I absolutely loved The God of Small Things. The way ...more
This was an interesting book that I managed to read while actually in India. It is a moving story about the caste system and gender in India. Roy is an amazing writer. She uses imagery like no author I have ever read. Not to spoil it but things do not end as one would hope. It is not a typical fairy tale which makes it that much more of a good read.
A recommendation from a friend, and I loved it. The courage of the language, the voice, the structure of the story -- we learn the end in the beginning and the middle in the end. A book that's truly about the journey.
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