Explore Human Emotions with "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are delighted to introduce "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, a profound and beautifully written novel that delves into the complexities of human emotions, family, and society.
Richly Layered Narrative
tells the story of twins Rahel and Estha, whose lives are forever changed by a tragic incident in their childhood. Arundhati Roy’s intricate narrative structure and lush prose capture the essence of life in Kerala, India, weaving together themes of love, loss, and forbidden relationships.
Deep Emotional Impact
Roy’s novel explores deep emotional landscapes and societal issues, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read. The vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters invite readers to reflect on the small things in life that shape our identities and destinies.
Memorable Quotes from "The God of Small Things"
- "The great stories are the ones you have heard and want to hear again. The ones you can enter anywhere and inhabit comfortably."
- Translation (Sinhala): "විශිෂ්ට කතා ඔබට අසා ඇති සහ නැවත අසන්නට කැමති. ඔබට කොතෙක් වෙතක් පැමිණ කෙලින්ම පැමිණීමට සහ සෙසු විටෙක සිටීමට පුළුවන්."
- Translation (Tamil): "பெரிய கதைகள் நீங்கள் கேட்டது மற்றும் மீண்டும் கேட்க விரும்புகிறீர்கள். நீங்கள் எங்கு வேண்டுமானாலும் நுழைந்து வசிக்க முடியும்."
- "They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much."
About the Book
Title: The God of Small Things
Author: Arundhati Roy
ISBN: 9780060977498
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published Year: 1997
Number of Pages: 340
Binding: Paperback
