"Reactions And Reflections: The Reception Of The God Of Small Things"
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This article delves into Arundhati Roy's writing career, with an emphasis on her critically praised novel The God of Small Things. The novel, which won Roy the Booker Prize in 1997, is known for its detailed depiction of the cultural and societal aspects of Kerala, India, particularly caste and gender. The essay explores the novel's semi-autobiographical themes, focusing on Roy's childhood experiences in Aymanam, Kerala. Despite its global success, the novel generated outrage in India due to its sexual content. The article also discusses Roy's subsequent writings, her political involvement, and The God of Small Things' considerable influence on Indian and global literature. The novel, with its complicated narrative and powerful storytelling, has become an important text for questions on postcolonial identity. social justice, and literary innovation.