Roy, Arundhati
The God of Small Things
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006550686
- author:
- Roy, Arundhati
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 350
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy In 1969, a dramatic event on a Kerala highway sets in motion the intricate and poignant tale of two-egg twins Rahel and Esthappen. Their lives are shaped by the complex relationships within their family, including their mother, a woman who loves in secret, and their grandmother, who finds solace in music. When their English cousin and her mother arrive for a Christmas visit, the twins' world is forever changed. As the story unfolds, Roy masterfully weaves together themes of love, madness, hope, and the infinite. With a unique and innovative writing style, she crafts a narrative that is both agonizingly suspenseful and ultimately heart-wrenching. This is a book that will leave you pondering the complexities of human experience. Arundhati Roy's writing is a powerful exploration of the human condition, anchored in anguish but fueled by a deep sense of magic and wonder.