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

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense slow-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

a tough read tbh but it’s worth it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, and Gaslighting

Minor: Adult/minor relationship