Vazirsingh’s Weblog

When Arundhati Roy’s masterpiece fell in my hands,I expected another flowery and awkward indian english novel.So the first thing which struck me was the delightful use of alliterative prose,which made it nearly as beautiful as poetry.Popeye the sailor man!! It was a delightfully different from my expectations.

Set in kerala,the story depicts a widow, twin orphans,a death by accident,caste system, lover,murder, scandal, ostracism, heartbreak,separation and death. It features a feudal lifestyle decaying with the advent of times.The story is flashback for the most part and ends with incest.

From the description,it may seem to be a salacious tale full of crime. However it is one of the most moving moral stories written by an inspired writer. It depicts the prejudices which exist in society and family and forces the reader to take his stand.The tragic tale of Ammu has an uplifting effect.And the writing style keeps you glued till it ends.

Recommended for all.