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Book Review: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

12 Saturday Apr 2014

Posted by rajatu in Book Reviews

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The God of Small Things Book Cover

The God of Small Things Book Cover

Okay, first things first. The God Of Small Things is a very very clever book, but what makes it exceptional is that it is both beautiful and crafty, a rare combination. This book has structure. Lots of it. She effectively creates a language of her own, a juvenile lucid language which complements the wistful mood of the book beautifully. The plot moves around in space and time with masterful ease and one can’t help but experience a vague sense of foreboding, a prickly fear in the back of your neck. Continue reading →

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