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

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad 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

4.25

Reading this novel was like attending a sombre funeral. Roy's cutting humor was such that it also meant struggling to stifle a laugh on seeing the human drama unfolding, knowing that it's not the right moment to laugh. 
A really provocative novel!