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

challenging reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
The writing is absolutely stunning. However, the non-linear stream of consciousness style of storytelling makes it exceptionally difficult to follow and connect with the characters (of which there are MANY). I imagine that this would be a great novel to study in a classroom setting due to the sheer complexity of the narrative.
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