A review by cnnr876
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

truly one of the most heartbreaking and challenging books i've read in recent memory. roy weaves an intimate and enigmatic portrayal of life in kerala, amidst caste and class struggle, with all of the biases and bigotry that come along with it. the structure is manic and fragmented and mysterious, which is hugely effective in telling the story she needs to tell. i felt unstable as the book came to a close. so much anguish and loss.