The God Of Small Things

The God of Small Things is a Booker Prize winning novel set in Kerala that tells the story of twins Estha and Rahel and their childhood memories shaped by love, loss, and social boundaries. The narrative moves between past and present, revealing how a tragic event changes the lives of their family forever. Through the lives of characters like Ammu and Velutha, the novel explores themes of caste discrimination, forbidden love, family expectations, and the lingering effects of trauma. Written in a poetic and non-linear style, the book focuses on the “small things” — moments, emotions, and choices — that quietly shape human destiny.