The God of Small Things: A Novel
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The God of Small Things heralds a voice so powerful and original that it burns itself into the reader''s memory. Set mainly in Kerala, India, in 1969, it is the story of Rahel and her twin brother Estha, who learn that their whole world can change in a single day, that love and life can be lost in a moment. Armed only with the invincible innocence of children, they seek to craft a childhood for themselves amid the wreckage that constitutes their family.
The God of Small Things heralds a voice so powerful and original that it burns itself into the reader''s memory. Set mainly in Kerala, India, in 1969, it is the story of Rahel and her twin brother Estha, who learn that their whole world can change in a single day, that love and life can be lost in a moment. Armed only with the invincible innocence of children, they seek to craft a childhood for themselves amid the wreckage that constitutes their family.
What can I say about this book? It was sometimes hard to follow the story. Though it’s mostly set in 1969, it does refer from time to time to the present time and it’s not defined per say in the book; you have to figure it out while reading it. That’s one of the down points of this novel. Another thing was the writing; again, sometimes, it wasn’t easy to get the meaning of one sentence. Also, the switching from 1969 to present time wasn’t properly announced and the only way to figure it out was when there’s been a reference to Rahel’s adult life. Overall, it might be a book that was praised by critics but it wasn’t, for me, the best book I’ve read that is set in India. I enjoyed much more The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga than this one.
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Thanks so much for the lovely birthday package! I've heard of this book but have not yet read it. In fact, I don't think I've read anything set in India save the first part of The Secret Garden! I'll let you know what I think!
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