God of Small Things: Booker Prize Winner 1997

Author: Arundhati Roy

ISBN: 978-9794614020

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Book Overview

About This BookBooker Prize winner ?God of Small Things? is a story about two children, Esthappen and Rahel. This was Arundhati Roy's debut novel, in which she throws light on certain facets of life in Kerala, highlighting issues of caste system, Keralite Syrian Christian lifestyle and communism. Esthappen and Rahel at a very young age come to learn about horrifying truth of life, as they are being tortured and blamed for every misfortune. Their less than perfect life gets infected by unexpected events. through the novel begins with Esthappen and Rahel, most of its part holds wider stories of the political events shaping the state, their parents and relatives. The darker undertones in the life of twins get more evident, as secrets, bitterness and lies destroy their world. The heat-aching story of two innocent young children will surely keep you hooked till the end and leave you searching for more. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Arundhati RoyPublisher: ‎ Penguin India; 2002nd edition (5 April 2002)Format: Paperback – 5 April 2002Language: ‎ EnglishPages: 356ISBN: ‎ 978-9794614020Dimensions: ‎ 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.4 cmWeight: ‎ 462 g

Browse this title within our Fiction & Bestsellers collection. Edition details: Paperback – 5 April 2002, English, 356 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9794614020.

About the Author

Arundhati Roy is the author of The God of Small Things, which won the Booker Prize in 1997. Two volumes of her non-fiction writing, The Algebra of Infinite Justice and An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Empire, were published in 2001 and 2005 respectively. The Shape of the Beast, a collection of her interviews, was published in 2008. Arundhati Roy lives in New Delhi.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ll fall in love with this haunting, beautifully written story that lingers long after the last page. Through the eyes of twins Estha and Rahel, you experience innocence colliding with harsh social realities—caste, politics, love, and loss. Arundhati Roy’s lyrical prose pulls you into the sights, sounds, and silences of Kerala, making every emotion feel intimate and real. It’s a deeply moving read that rewards you with insight, empathy, and unforgettable characters.
• Published by India Penguin.
• Language: English.
• Page count: 356.

Catalog Description

About This BookBooker Prize winner ?God of Small Things? is a story about two children, Esthappen and Rahel. This was Arundhati Roy's debut novel, in which she throws light on certain facets of life in Kerala, highlighting issues of caste system, Keralite Syrian Christian lifestyle and communism. Esthappen and Rahel at a very young age come to learn about horrifying truth of life, as they are being tortured and blamed for every misfortune. Their less than perfect life gets infected by unexpected events. through the novel begins with Esthappen and Rahel, most of its part holds wider stories of the political events shaping the state, their parents and relatives. The darker undertones in the...

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