Dimensions
135 x 190 x 13mm
'The God Of Small Things' explores the tragic fate of a family which tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. They are an eclectic mix: grandmother Mammachi; her spoilt Anglophile son, Chacko; her daughter Ammu; Ammu's inseparable twins Estha and Rahel; and Baby Kochamma, grand-aunt, determined to spread the bitter seeds of her early disappointment in love.
A compelling story which marries the deepest, smallest personal emotions with an epic narrative interlocking fine, intensely felt detail and graceful language. An utterly exceptional masterpiece.
'Continuum Contemporaries' is a wonderful source of ideas and inspiration for members of book clubs and reading groups, as well as for literature students at school, college and university.
The series gives readers accessible and informative introductions to 30 of the most popular, most acclaimed and most influential novels of recent years. A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to provide a thorough and readable analysis of each of the novels in question.
Each book in the series features:
- Biography of the novelist including other works, influences and, in some cases, an interview.
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- Summary of how the novel was received upon publication.
- Summary of how the novel has performed since publication, including film or TV adaptations, literary prizes, etc.
- Wide range of suggestions for further reading, including websites.
- Lists of questions for reading groups or students to discuss.
