Who wrote The God of Small Things?

Arundhati Roy wrote The God of Small Things, first published in 1997. It is a work of literary fiction and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The God of Small Things?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The God of Small Things with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/arundhati-roy-the-god-of-small-things/.

Essential Read

The God of Small Things

Name: The God of Small Things
Author: Arundhati Roy

by Arundhati Roy · 1997

Literary Fiction · ranked #10 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Twins, forbidden love and a single terrible day in Kerala; lush, fractured and unforgettable.

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The verdict

Category: Literary Fiction
First published: 1997 · 1990s
Author: Arundhati Roy
Standing: Essential Read

About Literary Fiction

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