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

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

3.25

A mystery that is slowly unravelled through the eyes of small children. This was a tale of tragedy and generational trauma that was relatable yet upsetting at times. I felt seen through reading this book and so it felt eye opening. The perplexing beginning of the story held my curiosity and the relationships between the characters let me reflect on my own. Though, I wasn't a fan of the style of writing, the way Roy slowly revealed the truth kept me reading- resulting in an overall enjoyable read.
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