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

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I love the language of this book. The imagery is intense, the language playful and very evocative of the child's perspective. Unfortunately, I did not like the story as much. The characters are selfish and harsh and navigating a very rigid, sexist, culture. There is little joy or hope here. 
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