tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post5262365312736876047..comments2023-11-09T07:51:21.497-05:00Comments on The Boston Bibliophile: REVIEW: The God of Small Things, by Arundhati RoyMarie Cloutierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-65889829310486418192010-10-02T20:10:01.659-04:002010-10-02T20:10:01.659-04:00Wonderful review. I especially like this part: &qu...Wonderful review. I especially like this part: "Her fate determines that of every other character and tears back the thin dressing of civility in this troubled community like a bandage from a wound." Beautifully said!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932060902413958983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-45801931361434547672010-01-24T21:50:12.144-05:002010-01-24T21:50:12.144-05:00I don't mind a book that doesn't move quic...I don't mind a book that doesn't move quickly, and might like THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS. I considered joining the Complete Booker Challenge, but didn't (and that's probably what it would take to push me to finally pick this up!)<br /><br />I'll look for your upcoming reviews of Man Booker books; you might convince me yet.Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-87058659705296918612010-01-23T00:35:45.991-05:002010-01-23T00:35:45.991-05:00I read The God of Small Things during graduate sch...I read The God of Small Things during graduate school. It was my first novel by a Booker winning author. I very much admired Roy's prose throughout the novel and the underlying theme of trauma and how trauma affects an individual in different and unique ways.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142976442900865960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-89848194075509189072010-01-22T18:23:43.236-05:002010-01-22T18:23:43.236-05:00I'm very glad you said this book isn't for...I'm very glad you said this book isn't for everyone. Personally, I hated it (especially the ending) and after a couple of other bad reading experiences, I've decided the Booker Prize and I need to part ways and keep to our own sides of the ocean. But of course not every book is for every person! How boring life would be if that were so.Carin Siegfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278383926500248048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-33039100393491387582010-01-22T16:36:27.951-05:002010-01-22T16:36:27.951-05:00I didn't like reading this book, but I liked h...I didn't like reading this book, but I liked having read it, once I'd finished.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-53614176070469019592010-01-22T11:35:27.954-05:002010-01-22T11:35:27.954-05:00This books sounds like a powerful read, even if it...This books sounds like a powerful read, even if it's dense at times, by the looks of the description the overall message is worth it.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548374470375135651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-55262026232468036262010-01-21T07:37:13.001-05:002010-01-21T07:37:13.001-05:00I was originally pulled to this book many years ag...I was originally pulled to this book many years ago, but as you said it is dense. I found it too dark for me at that time. I might try it again. Thanks for reminding me about this one.wisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-24873701843978358952010-01-21T00:30:15.532-05:002010-01-21T00:30:15.532-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marian Schembarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835610425237903323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-26797963895624010932010-01-20T23:11:35.046-05:002010-01-20T23:11:35.046-05:00Thanks for the review.
I have heard mixed revie...Thanks for the review. <br /><br />I have heard mixed reviews on this one - some friends told me they couldn't finish it. While I was traveling in India last month, a few people raved about as one of the best they have ever read so I decided to try it - its on its way to me from Bookmooch!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-67252217180975248912010-01-20T23:10:39.718-05:002010-01-20T23:10:39.718-05:00I started but did not finish this book. Like you ...I started but did not finish this book. Like you and many have said, I found it really slow. Maybe now that I'm older and more mature, I'll appreciate the slower pace :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-67260064684584038752010-01-20T19:02:04.940-05:002010-01-20T19:02:04.940-05:00It was hard for me to get into this, when I picked...It was hard for me to get into this, when I picked it up a few years ago, and more than a little confusing. But, in the end I sorted it all out, and I thought it was an excellent read. For me, it seemed to be the beginning of the trend of Middle Eastern books which are so prevalent today.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-1134368490317062962010-01-20T18:23:26.547-05:002010-01-20T18:23:26.547-05:00I read this a really long time ago and thought it ...I read this a really long time ago and thought it was beautiful. As you mentioned, it was a little slow at times, but I really got caught up in the characters and their plights. Awesome review on this one, I am so glad that you enjoyed it!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-57935682392508457262010-01-20T18:21:58.059-05:002010-01-20T18:21:58.059-05:00I have this one on Mt. TBR, somewhere. It's a...I have this one on Mt. TBR, somewhere. It's actually a more recent acquisition, too. It looks so lovely, and I can't wait to get to it someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-61404396145977795882010-01-20T17:51:39.385-05:002010-01-20T17:51:39.385-05:00I haven't read too many Booker winners, but fr...I haven't read too many Booker winners, but from that little bit, I agree, they can be on the moody/darker side.<br /><br />Nevertheless, so far I have liked them all and look forward to reading this one. <br /><br />Thank you for an insightful review!J.C. Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681137099755243041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-51091366383951660092010-01-20T16:59:59.103-05:002010-01-20T16:59:59.103-05:00I'm about 50 pages into this for a book club. ...I'm about 50 pages into this for a book club. I'm taking notes, and I agree, it's a bit dense.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-25954621332868353602010-01-20T16:53:41.628-05:002010-01-20T16:53:41.628-05:00This sounds like a book I might like. I can get e...This sounds like a book I might like. I can get engrossed in moody books, especially this time of year.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com