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manish_ladla's review against another edition
This novel is on my 'To Read' List since 2020 (I think so). I have recently read her another novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness". She is what the media tells about her. That novel tried to bring in story of transgender, Delhi, kashmir, Kerala, Naxal issues etc which were not required.
The same is done in this novel also . Rahel had studied in Delhi. She is from Kerala. I have read till page 120 and I am sure that she will give reference to Kashmir also .Communism has been already explained.
I was about to be married to one Malayali girl. So I went to her house in Kerala. So whenever I read this novel, all the sweet memories I spent there flash before me . I go in day dreaming about that girl also. I try to link what I am reading in this novel with what I saw there. The salty hot winds from ocean, the beautiful greenery, the curves of river, the house architectures.
Overall I am loving the novel and I am loving the way it is written
The same is done in this novel also . Rahel had studied in Delhi. She is from Kerala. I have read till page 120 and I am sure that she will give reference to Kashmir also .Communism has been already explained.
I was about to be married to one Malayali girl. So I went to her house in Kerala. So whenever I read this novel, all the sweet memories I spent there flash before me . I go in day dreaming about that girl also. I try to link what I am reading in this novel with what I saw there. The salty hot winds from ocean, the beautiful greenery, the curves of river, the house architectures.
Overall I am loving the novel and I am loving the way it is written
meerkatblogging's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
poppy4378's review against another edition
5.0
This is my second time read. The first time that I read GOST, I neither had the maturity nor the patience to appreciate Ms Roy's understated brilliance in her writing. She is especially unbelievable at evoking imagery. Also the setting in which the book is based is very close to my heart since I am from Kerala too. Her imagery made me so nostalgic for the sounds and smells of small time Kerala. I loved everything about the book and would recommend it to anyone who has lots of time to spare - because the story is not very easy to follow. But the language is just awesome and the linguists will have a big treat in store with this book. Happy reading.
fowadijaz's review against another edition
Prose was a bit too flowery, decided not to finish it
bluereen's review against another edition
4.0
"He folded his fear into a perfect rose. He held it out in the palm of his hand. She took it from him and put it in her hair.”
***
I dropped this book midway last year and decided to pick it up again. During these past two days, I've come to appreciate its lyrical prose. The writing is unlike anything I've ever read, so it took me some time to get used to. Nevertheless, it's what makes the book so special. The plot is also nonlinear so there were plenty of things that confused me at the start—but as I came to the end of the novel, I was surprised at how much Roy had revealed from the onset.
I also loved how the book tackled systemic issues like prejudice against the lower castes and women's oppression. I'd like to believe the ending was Roy's attempt at offering a salve after everything that happened. It also clarified the title for me—which is one of the prettiest I've come across. Overall The God of Small things is a sad, beautiful, and tragic story that I'll find myself thinking about again in the years to come.
***
I dropped this book midway last year and decided to pick it up again. During these past two days, I've come to appreciate its lyrical prose. The writing is unlike anything I've ever read, so it took me some time to get used to. Nevertheless, it's what makes the book so special. The plot is also nonlinear so there were plenty of things that confused me at the start—but as I came to the end of the novel, I was surprised at how much Roy had revealed from the onset.
I also loved how the book tackled systemic issues like prejudice against the lower castes and women's oppression. I'd like to believe the ending was Roy's attempt at offering a salve after everything that happened. It also clarified the title for me—which is one of the prettiest I've come across. Overall The God of Small things is a sad, beautiful, and tragic story that I'll find myself thinking about again in the years to come.
naisinkoi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The God of Small Things is a novel set in India and follows a family through the lives of twin siblings, a brother and a sister, and how they and their family had to navigate life's ups and downs.
This novel seeks to draw the story of this family and the indentation of the caste social system in India as well as the challenges around gender roles. It shows the challenges faced by the people in the in-between and the lower castes and how they have to navigate through life. It also brings out the nuances of family and relatives.
I would have loved this book but I struggled with it. I believe it's a scenario of right book and wrong time so it's clearly me who is the issue.
That being said, I would definitely recommend this book.
This novel seeks to draw the story of this family and the indentation of the caste social system in India as well as the challenges around gender roles. It shows the challenges faced by the people in the in-between and the lower castes and how they have to navigate through life. It also brings out the nuances of family and relatives.
I would have loved this book but I struggled with it. I believe it's a scenario of right book and wrong time so it's clearly me who is the issue.
That being said, I would definitely recommend this book.
welllovedspines's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jenpatterson's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75