Literary
The God of Small Things
In Kerala, a pair of twins grows up in a family riven by caste, class and old resentments. A visit from a cousin in 1969 sets in motion events that will mark them for life.
- First published
- 1997
- Pace
- slow
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like richly worded novels that circle around a tragedy and make the small details feel enormous.
Skip this if you want a linear plot, or you cannot read about the abuse and death of children.
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