. GOD OF SMALL THINGS

- BY Arundhati Roy

Title         : God of small things

Author     : Arundhati Roy

Genre       : Contemporary Fiction 

Pages       :  365

RW rating : 4.4/5 

Review of God Of Small Things

God of small things is the one of the best book of Arundhati Roy. God of Small Things' tells the narrative of Esthappen and Rahel, two youngsters. Arundhati Roy's debut novel sheds light on various aspects of life in Kerala, exposing issues like the caste system, Keralite Syrian Christian culture, and communism. The God of Small Things which won the Man Booker Prize in 1997.

Summary of God of Small Things 

The novel portrays the life of a dysfunctional family living in Ayemenem, Kerala, India the home town of Arundhati Roy. The two major characters of the novel is Esthappen and Rahel. Esthappen and Rahel understand the unpleasant truths of life at a young age, as they are tormented and blamed for every disaster. Unexpected circumstances plague their less-than-perfect life. Though the novel begins with Esthappen and Rahel, the majority of the plot focuses around the political events that shape the state, as well as their parents and relatives.
As secrets, hatred, and lies destroy their world, the darker overtones of twins' lives become more apparent. The tragic story about two innocent little children will surely keep you engage till the end, leaving you wanting more

About Arundhati Roy

suzanna Arundhati Roy is an Indian novelist best known for her novel The God of Small Things, which won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 1997 and  become the greatest-selling book by a non-expat Indian author. She is also a political activist who fights for human rights and the environment.