The God of Small Things: A Novel In 1969 in Kerala, India, Rahel and her twin brother, Estha, struggle to forge a childhood for themselves amid the destruction of their family life, as they discover that the entire world can be transformed in a single moment. |
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THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
User Review - KirkusA brilliantly constructed first novel that untangles an intricate web of sexual and caste conflict in a vivid style reminiscent of Salman Rushdie's early work. The major characters are Estha and Rahel ... Read full review
A great read for language lovers
User Review - eammers - BordersBig Things—colonialism, the caste system and inter-family dynamics—are encapsulated in Small Things seen through the eyes of young twin siblings Rahel and Estha. Roy’s twisty wordplay deftly spins a story of cultural and personal longing. Read full review
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The God of Small Things: A Novel Reader's circle |
| Author | Arundhati Roy |
| Publisher | Follett Library Resources, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0329783084, 9780329783082 |
| Length | 352 pages |
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