The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy (preloved)

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is a novel set in the Indian state of Kerala in the 1960s. It tells the story of fraternal twins Estha and Rahel and their complex, troubled family. The narrative weaves together the children’s experiences with the dark secrets of their family, including issues of caste, forbidden love, and social injustice.

The novel alternates between the past and the present, exploring how the twins’ lives were affected by a tragic event when they were young. The God of Small Things is known for its intricate storytelling, poetic language, and rich portrayal of social and cultural tensions in India. It won the Booker Prize in 1997, and is celebrated for its exploration of love, loss, and the consequences of societal norms.