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The God of Small Things (Paperback)

by Arundhati Roy (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (448 customer reviews)

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"The quality of Ms. Roy's narration is so extraordinary at once so morally strenuous and so imaginatively supple that the reader remains enthralled all the way through."



John Updike, The New Yorker

"A novel of real ambition must invent its own language, and this one does.... A Tiger Woodsian debut."

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5.0 out of 5 stars An impressive story, April 6 2005
By Sancho Mahle (Charlotte, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The God Of Small Things (Paperback)
This is the first book I have read by this author and I am glad that it is his debut book. The story is lovely and convinced me that Arundhati Roy is a great storyteller. Many of the characters are rich and original and the story is full of credible twists and turns, making it the interesting read that readers are always looking for.

This fascinating novel that is set in India in the late 60s begins with the funeral of a cousin of the novel's narrator. Rahelas she is called shares with her twin brother Estha share family secrets that are masterfully presented to the reader in this gripping, suspenseful and revealing prose that is told from the point of a child. Rich in characters and an amazing plot, The God of Small Things takes you into the fascinating setting of India , its politics, rich culture , unique social and caste system, numerous taboos, and its turbulent rich which all have an influence on the characters of the story. A highly recommended read:

Also recommended: DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE, NAMESAKE,THE KITE RUNNER, THE USURPER AND OTHER STORIES

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking Story with Humor, Aug 19 2007
By Teddy (Richmond, BC) - See all my reviews
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Set in late 1960's India, is the story of two twins Rahel and Estha and the family secrets that unfold.

Roy's richly textured prose sings! Her comic style and sense of humor were grand in this sorrowful story. While reading this novel, I felt like I was right there, looking in. Like a reality show with a camera. Sometimes the writing got a bit patchy in places, but overall, this is a very good book and I would recommend it.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful to read!, Jun 20 2005
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This book was captivating both in written style and story. I fell in love with the characters. This book really stands out among a lot of other books I have read. The author really won me over with keeping the story going in an interesting way. Lovely!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary novel!
Once, every now and then, I read a book that feels so powerful that I wonder how could I have lived before -- without knowing this story -- and not be aware of the void within... Read more
Published on Jul 30 2007 by Candance Fields

5.0 out of 5 stars Such Beautiful Prose
Ms. Roy has written one of the most wonderful works of descriptive prose that I have ever had the good fortune to read. Read more
Published on Dec 24 2003 by Nicholas Lezetc

2.0 out of 5 stars Master of Language, Terrible at storytelling
There is no dispute about it, the book is beautifully written in a very poetic language. But Roy is terrible at telling the story and portraying characters. Read more
Published on Oct 30 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Guh.
The literary equivalent of being soundly thrashed with an olive branch after Sunday services and told to shut up and study your Catechism for the next three hours. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2003 by writing_static

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful use of language...
The book's greatest asset is the beautiful use of language. The various emotions in the story are nicely sketched with the best use of words. The character-sketch is strong. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2003 by Anand Nair

4.0 out of 5 stars Poetic
Roy's critically acclaimed novel, The God of Small Things, is not an easy read about another culture. There are few surprises in the story of this novel. Read more
Published on Jun 8 2002 by K. Fromal

4.0 out of 5 stars A reading workout with stellar results
This is one of those books that you really want to put down after the first half--but you keep on going because something within you tells you to read. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2002 by M. J. McGhee

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing and poetic
If you expect a candy coated fantasy story where everything comes out allright in the end - then run away. Read more
Published on May 28 2002 by windriver12

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful but heart-breaking
I thought this book was beautiful but almost too painful to read. Yet, I'm glad I pushed myself to keep going. Read more
Published on May 21 2002 by Lelia Thell

5.0 out of 5 stars She pulls you into a world...
Roy's sensous, unique language draws the reader into a world where the earth sighs and the breeze speaks. Read more
Published on May 17 2002

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