Book club god of small things

Reading guide for the god of small things by arundhati roy discussion guide for book clubs. Jan 10, 2017 the god of small things by arundhati roy book club discussion questions. Whator whoare the small things over which this god has dominion, and why do they merit their. Book club the god of small things the book we read this month was the god of small things by arundhati roy. Readers circle the god of small things by arundhati roy. It is set in ayemenem, a small village in kerala which is a southern state of india. This novel is set in india and tells the story of twins esthe and rahel and their family. Why do you suppose the author chose not to unfold the narrative in a more linear way. It is about a family and how they deal with their day to day life. Arundhati roy discusses the god of small things on book club. The god of small things arundhati roy, 1997 harpercollins 336 pp.

The god of small things the god of small things was published in 1997 and was arundhati roy s debut novel. Describe the dynamics of the ipe household, including mammachis relationship with. In your answers, you must refer to two specific scenes from the reading to support your answer. Rahel and estha are cared for by a host of compelling characters. The book is semiautobiographical and a major part captures her childhood experiences in ayemenem. Set in kerala, india, in 1969, the god of small things is the story of sevenyearold twins rahel and estha, born of a wealthy family and literally joined at the soul. The book we read this month was the god of small things by arundhati roy. Lush, lyrical, and unnerving, the god of small things is an awardwinning landmark that started for its author an esteemed career of fiction and political commentary that continues unabated.

What universal themes are there in the god of small things that transcend the specific time and place in which the story is set. Arundhati roys the god of small things the varsity. While this book was critically acclaimed and has won several awards, i only felt lukewarm about it. Discuss the narrative structure of the god of small things. The book received the 1997 man booker prize for fiction, was listed as one of the new york times notable books of the year for 1997. Bookclub, arundhati roy the god of small things bbc radio 4. Discuss the narrative structure of the god of small things, which intertwines scenes from the past and the present, and arundhati roys writing style. Between this remarkable novels first and last sentences, between may 1992 and december 1969, between the freighted present and past elusive hope, arundhati roy constructs a tale as far reaching and sensuous as myth, as inescapable as history, as passionate as the loves that impel the members of the kochamma family to. Book club meets every second friday of the month at paris croissant hannamdong 2nd floor. Roy began writing her first novel, the god of small things in 1992, completing it in 1996. The god of small things, by arundhati roy, is an amazing book. This months choice of book is the god of small things by arundhati roy, which was kindly sent to me and highly recommended by the. Discussion questions for the god of small things the.

Share your thoughts about the novels setting and the impression the author creates. Share your thoughts about the novels setting and the impression the author creates of rural india. So i began a journey to read more diverse authors, beginning with arundhati roys phenomenal novel the god of small things, widely. Lush, lyrical, and unnerving, the god of small things is an awardwinning. The god of small things is one of those novels which start off quietly but before you know it, youve spent half the night up reading and stumble to work blearyeyed in the morning, wondering what. The god of small things by arundhati roy book club. The god of small things by arundhati roy reading group guides. Rahel and estha learn too soon that love and life can be lost in a millisecond. The god of small things by arundhati roy goodreads.