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Summary - The God Of Small Things: Based On The Book By Arundhati Roy

Duration
26min
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ARUNDHATI ROY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Arrival in Ayemenem

The Return

Family and History

The Visit

The Movie and the Road

The River and the Boat

The Play and the Performance

The Discovery and the Lie

Departure and Loss

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy tells the story of fraternal twins, Estha and Rahel, and their family in Ayemenem, Kerala. The narrative, which shifts between the past and present, explores the tragic consequences of a forbidden love affair, caste prejudice, and societal norms. A visit from their English cousin, Sophie Mol, sets off a chain of events that lead to devastating loss and heartbreak for the twins and their mother, Ammu. The story examines the themes of power, injustice, childhood innocence, and the destructive nature of secrets and societal expectations, all set against the backdrop of India's complex history and social structure. The narrative is not a linear recounting of events, but rather a weaving together of memory and reality.

© 2025 Library Of Stories (Audiobook): 9798347894994

Release date

Audiobook: 31 January 2025