1 / 3The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The God of Small Things is Arundhati Roy’s novel about twins Rahel and Estha growing up amid family upheaval and political turbulence in Kerala. This English-language, 368-page edition is listed as a Booker Prize winner, with a first-edition designation and a listed weight of 1.05 kg.
At a glance
- Follows twins Rahel and Estha as they grow up within a troubled family in Kerala.
- The publisher describes a story set amid political turbulence and shaped by both anguish and wit.
- Listed as a Booker Prize-winning novel.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The 368-page length and English-language edition details are clearly listed.
- The premise combines family relationships with a setting of political turbulence in Kerala.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Author | Arundhati Roy |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Fourth Estate |
| Publication date | 5 May 1998 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780006550686 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0007183142 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.88 x 0.94 x 7.72 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the book as the winner of the Booker Prize but does not provide further detail about this edition’s physical format.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, while a smaller share falls in the middle and lower categories. This offers a broadly favourable signal for readers considering the novel, but ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked.
Frequently asked questions
What is The God of Small Things about?
The publisher describes twins Rahel and Estha growing up amid family upheaval and political turbulence in Kerala.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.
What language is this edition in?
The listed language is English.
Who published this edition?
The listed publisher is Fourth Estate.
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