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ftairs's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
1.0
DNF 20% in. Got really bored
melodys_library's review against another edition
4.0
Very clever storytelling. You know information is being withheld from you only to be skillfully released like a punch to the gut.
bexpaxton's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
in shock from the brilliance of this book. it weaves a beautiful and devastating tapestry of love, loss and small things. a wonderful and tragic read that a re read would enhance the experience of because this book is memories and the brilliance of Roy's repetition creates such an immense impact that certain words and phrases hold new meaning after finishing this book. spectacular.
dreamerbydesign's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
venn22's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heather_c_w's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Beautifully written. Hard to read at times with the subject matter. I found it tricky to follow and get the gist at points, as the narrative switches perspectives and time frames a lot. But things generally became a bit clearer towards the end as the timelines merged - and this actually reflects that clarity that comes to the characters in adulthood in comparison to their childhood understanding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Classism and Racism
enoyes's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
Heartbreaking, beautiful and incredibly written. I wasn’t quite sure where it was going when I first started it, but so happy that I stuck with it.
stierwood's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
4.5
reenagupta_'s review against another edition
5.0
A story that starts at the end and ends in the middle, weaving together snippets of the past and present to tell one family's chilling demise. Roy's imagery reveals harsh truths while also highlighting and challenging the tensions between how we process toxicity, hardship, and political controversy both outwardly and internally. No matter how challenging Roy's prose may be; however, The God of Small Things ultimately emphasizes the small details and the power of time when it comes to healing to inspire hope.