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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is an award-winning work of literary fiction, a richly woven family saga that threads personal longing with the currents of history. Set in Kerala, India, it examines how love, memory, and the social rules that govern relationships shape a family across generations. The book speaks to adult readers who enjoy lyrical prose, emotionally resonant storytelling, and a tone that is intimate, contemplative, and moving.
The narrative unfolds through interconnected timelines and multiple perspectives, blending childhood memory with adult reflection. It is story-led, rooted in sensory detail and a strong sense of place that makes the setting feel alive. The reading experience is immersive, inviting readers to trace how small moments become lasting consequences and to listen for the quiet spaces between words as much as what is spoken.
Through themes of love and longing, caste and class, and the legacies of colonial history, the book shows how private lives are entwined with wider social forces. The prose is lyrical and precise, balancing intimate scenes with a broad historical context. The narrative invites reflection, empathy, and a deeper understanding of how memory shapes present decisions.
Reading this will leave you with a deeper understanding of how personal choices echo through generations, a sharpened sense of memoryโs power, and a lasting appreciation for the quiet, human moments that define a life.
Product Details
Author
Arundhati Roy
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
328
Language
English
SKU
BK0485747
ISBN
9789395853897
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.9x3.1x27.6CM
Binding
Paperback
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Arundhati Roy Is The Author Of The Novels The God Of Small Things, Which Won The Booker Prize In 1997, And The Ministry Of Utmost Happiness, Which Was Longlisted For The Booker Prize In 2017. She Is The Author Of Various Works Of Nonfiction Including My Seditious Heart, Azadi And, Most Recently, The Architecture Of Modern Empire. Arundhati Roy Is The Author Of A Number Of Books, Including The God Of Small Things, Which Won The Booker Prize In 1997 And Has Been Translated Into More Than Forty Languages. She Was Born In 1959 In Shillong, India, And Studied Architecture In Delhi, Where She Now Lives. She Has Also Written Several Non-Fiction Books, Including Field Notes On Democracy, Walking With The Comrades, Capitalism: A Ghost Story, The End Of Imagination, And Most Recently Things That Can And Cannot Be Said, Co-Authored With John Cusack. Roy Is The Recipient Of The 2002 Lannan Foundation Cultural Freedom Prize, The 2011 Norman Mailer Prize For Distinguished Writing, And The 2015 Ambedkar Sudar Award.