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whiter 's review for:
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
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence
Moderate: Incest