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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
the books that haunt me most and the stories that engrave themselves into my skin forever are the ones in which injustice is a towering monster.
and i fear this book will reside under my bed at night.
"the god of small things" is nothing short of a masterpiece, were you to ask me. it is unsettling in a way that never quite leaves you, and it is intrinsically beautiful. arundhati roy's style of writing is attentive, it dwells in details, and it paints a delicate portrait not only of one character, but of generations of humans that all fail in their own ways.
the singular argument keeping me from reviewing this book with five stars is the fact that sometimes, the way the timeline is constructed and the characters are introduced and described creates (at least in me) a feeling of confusion and disorientation. though whether this is a flaw in the writing or a flaw in my intelligence, i cannot say.
one of the most beautiful books i have ever read.
and i fear this book will reside under my bed at night.
"the god of small things" is nothing short of a masterpiece, were you to ask me. it is unsettling in a way that never quite leaves you, and it is intrinsically beautiful. arundhati roy's style of writing is attentive, it dwells in details, and it paints a delicate portrait not only of one character, but of generations of humans that all fail in their own ways.
the singular argument keeping me from reviewing this book with five stars is the fact that sometimes, the way the timeline is constructed and the characters are introduced and described creates (at least in me) a feeling of confusion and disorientation. though whether this is a flaw in the writing or a flaw in my intelligence, i cannot say.
one of the most beautiful books i have ever read.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Arundhati Roy doesn't hand feed you in any way. The ending is given away from the start and it makes it clear that suspense is not really the point of the novel.
It touches to many deep rooted issues of India, most of them are still being practiced. Roy does amazing job to make us realize how they are deeply intertwined with the plot without being too emotional. Rahel and Estha have my heart, how resilient they are. Each character is portrayed perfectly.
I absolutely loved the writing. It's very descriptive and rich in terms of setting the scene. The non linear narrative is not easy to follow especially how fluidly we jump from past to present but enjoyable nonetheless. I feel like the way she writes English is somewhat different, I can't pinpoint it how but there's something to it and it's just works perfectly with the tone and the narrative.
Definitely one of my most memorable read and would revisit again soon because I feel like the novel has so so many intricate detail of the political landscape and character tidbits. Loved the experience :)
It touches to many deep rooted issues of India, most of them are still being practiced. Roy does amazing job to make us realize how they are deeply intertwined with the plot without being too emotional. Rahel and Estha have my heart, how resilient they are. Each character is portrayed perfectly.
I absolutely loved the writing. It's very descriptive and rich in terms of setting the scene. The non linear narrative is not easy to follow especially how fluidly we jump from past to present but enjoyable nonetheless. I feel like the way she writes English is somewhat different, I can't pinpoint it how but there's something to it and it's just works perfectly with the tone and the narrative.
Definitely one of my most memorable read and would revisit again soon because I feel like the novel has so so many intricate detail of the political landscape and character tidbits. Loved the experience :)
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
I find it really difficult to give this book a star rating. The plot is laid out non-linearly, jumping between events in the past and present, and I felt unsure where I was at times - especially toward the beginning.
Still, the story was intense and deeply emotional. It’s a tragedy in multiple different ways, and towards the end it drew me in and knocked me down.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
This book is unusual, and clever, comic and tragic. Her discrete personification of things & thoughts gives a beautiful rhythm to the writing. Some subject matter was distressing but there was also charm. I found it quite easy to mix up characters - Baby Kochamma is elderly but this oxymoron was difficult. Basic maybe but id have liked a genogram. Some passages like "he could catch the wind in his shirt when he cycled downhill" resonate beautifully.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Police brutality, Classism
Moderate: Car accident, Colonisation
Minor: Vomit