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Mentioned in 7 episodes

The God of Small Things

Book • 1997

The novel tells the story of Estha and Rahel, fraternal twins whose lives are shaped by the 'Love Laws' and the societal norms of 1960s Kerala, India.

The story is intertwined with the past and present, exploring the complex family dynamics, the lingering effects of casteism, and the impact of British colonialism.

The narrative is characterized by its non-sequential style, reflecting the process of memory and the resurfacing of painful memories.

The book is a poignant exploration of the loss of innocence, societal injustices, and the universal human tragedy of unfulfilled dreams.

Mentioned by

Anne Helen Petersen

Siddhartha Basu

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Recommended by

Ebi Atawodi

as a beautifully written book.

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Mentioned by Lulu Garcia-Navarro as Roy's Booker Prize-winning first novel that made her an international literary star.

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Mentioned by

Celeste Ng

as a source of inspiration for her novel's omniscient point of view.

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Mentioned by

Joumana Khatib

as a profound reading experience she had before college.

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Mentioned by

Siddhartha Basu

as an exceptional first novel.

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Mentioned by

Rose Casey

in relation to property law and her mother's inheritance case in India.

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Mentioned by

Ali Smith

when referring to Arundhati Roy's speech.

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Mentioned as

Arundhati Roy

's Booker Prize-winning first novel that made her an international literary star.

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Mentioned by Esen in the context of discussing inter-caste marriage and its portrayal in literature.

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Recommended by Joanna Robinson for its incredible language.

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Mentioned by Mia Serenti as one of

Arundhati Roy

's novels, which won the Booker Prize.

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Mentioned by

Elif Shafak

as one of

Arundhati Roy

's novels, for which she won the Booker Prize.

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Mentioned by

Wendy Cromwell

as a favorite novel read while traveling.

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Mentioned as the book that was sold most at a festival.

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Mentioned by

Bruce Robbins

as an astonishing novel from this point of view.

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Mentioned by Raghuram Rajan as a stellar author of a book.

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Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as the author's most recent book, exploring the rise of a new elite class and their consumption patterns.

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Recommended by

Anne Helen Petersen

, highlighting her work on class consumption.

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Mentioned by

Celeste Ng

as a source of inspiration for her writing style.

How Celeste Ng writes fiery prose

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