The God of Small Things: A Novel by Arundhati Roy

The God of Small Things, written by Arundhati Roy, is a powerful, moving story that follows the lives of a pair of twins in the small Indian village of Ayemenem, Kerala. Rahel and Esthappen, the twins, are seven years old when the story begins in 1969.

The God of Small Things tells the story of the twins, who are very close to their Ammu, the name they call their mother—a beautiful, ambitious woman who is the main protagonist of the novel. She loves her children deeply but has difficulty expressing this; she also struggles to find a sense of self-worth, despite being loved by her children and having a successful career.

The story follows the story of the twins from their childhood to adulthood. Throughout their childhood, they face many hardships, including the death of their beloved grandfather and the dissolution of their parents’ marriage. As the twins grow, their experiences—both good and bad—shape the course of their lives and relationships with one another.

Rahel and Esthappen’s connection to each other is key to understanding the story. The complex nature of the bond between them creates an interesting tension throughout the novel and leads to unpredictable outcomes.

The God of Small Things also explores larger societal issues such as social class and political oppression. The story takes place during a period of heavy political turmoil in India, which serves as a backdrop to the struggles of Ammu and her family.

The writing style used by Roy is lyrical and poetic. Her ability to create vivid, beautiful images with words is described as one of the novel’s greatest assets. The language used is simple and approachable, but still conveys powerful emotions and meaning.

The God of Small Things is an engaging, thought-provoking read that will stay with readers long after they finish the book. It’s a story about love, loss, and the sometimes forgotten power of small moments in life. The characters, both human and animal, come alive through Roy’s words and the novel is considered a masterpiece of modern postcolonial literature.