The God of Small Things
Description
Arundhati Roy's luminous debut novel plunges into the heart of a Syrian Christian family in Kerala, India, unraveling the devastating consequences of forbidden love and political upheaval. Told through the innocent yet perceptive eyes of fraternal twins Rahel and Estha, the narrative weaves a tapestry of childhood memories, adult regrets, and the indelible impact of the 1969 Communist disturbances on their lives. Roy masterfully explores themes of caste, class, love, loss, and the profound ways in which small, seemingly insignificant events can shape destinies, all rendered in her signature lyrical and evocative prose.
Available Editions
hardcover
Random House
Published Jan 1, 1997
321 pages
ISBN: 9780679457312
paperback
HarperPerennial
Published Jan 1, 1999
321 pages
ISBN: 9780060977498
paperback
Random House (NY)
Published Jan 1, 1997
344 pages
ISBN: 9780679457310
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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