The book is poetry. Even the most heart wrenching scenes are written so beautifully that you might be confused what to feel: sadness for what's happening or admiration for Arundhati Roy's writing?
Soooo true.The scene at the police station were the kids are subjected to so much of trauma,u can see them reading everythg backwards like they usually do.I cudnt help bt laugh coz they were in middle of so many things n yet here they r doing silly things.Bt later ,through the police man's character author tells us that its just the way they r dealing with the trauma,which again was so painful.On the whole,u r confused but yet u understand them❤️
Back when I was thirteen , I stole this book from my mother's cabinet and finished reading it in two days . I miss those days when all I did was hide in the library and read with no care for anything at all ❤️
“... the secret of the Great Stories is that they have no secrets. The Great Stories are the ones you have heard and want to hear again. The ones you can enter anywhere and inhabit comfortably. They don’t deceive you with thrills and trick endings. They don’t surprise you with the unforeseen. They are as familiar as the house you live in, or the smell of your lover’s skin. You know how they end, yet you listen as though you don’t. In the way that although you know that one day you will die, you live as though you won’t. In the Great Stories you know who lives, who dies, who finds love, who doesn’t. And yet you want to know again. And that is their mystery and their magic.” - Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things. Just for this quote I’d read the whole book again. Highly recommended!
@@RandomVibesOOnly the use of English language in this book is particularly interesting. It reflects the flavour and culture of the setting. Words like lemonjuiceorangejuiceman show how the story is narrated thru the eyes of a man young child. John Updike in his review of this book said they “every great novel invests in its own language. And this one does”. All the best.
The part when Estha’s train is about to start and Ammu tells him we’ll have our own house and Rahel adds in A little house and three of them talk about the future they’ll have together That broke me.
For me it was when Velutha, propped up next to a wall in a police station, dying of broken ribs and internal bleeding opens his eyes one last time just to see Estha say that he and Rahel were kidnapped by Velutha.
Paradise pickles and preserves, the car, Sophie Mol, Chacko, Margaret Kochamma. All embedded deep in the mind of a reader. Absolute masterpiece by Roy. Great work TED-Ed.
True That, I read it when I was in school. 1998 maybe. The love-in-Tokyo bands, Estha and Rahel, Velutha, the expression “ Naaley” meaning tomorrow, so many more expressions and picture which lives in my brain like a memory! A brilliant masterpiece indeed!
Absolutely love/hate this book. Got to the last page and was so gutted there was nothing left of the book, l opened it to the first page and began again. The Orangedrink Lemondrink Man haunts me though.
@@cinnamon4605 MAybe you didn't have the same experience as books talk to each person differently. So if you didn't feel that way, that's ok, but there is no need to knock down what she felt.
"God of small things" is a masterpiece of Indian literature! Most people in India only see Arundhati Roy as a controversial speaker... For once they should read the book
@@divyanidutt958 Yes, don't worry, you can disagree with her ideologies. No one could ever digest the leftist ideologies. We'll resonate with it more when our country passes over to the fascist regime, while the media blindfolds our eyes and bullshits us with their lies of a perfect nation. And maybe we'll understand when India's very own version of Mein Kampf is forced down people's throats, maybe called "Hindu Rashtra"? Or maybe when people are lined up against walls and shot to death for the crime of being a minority or something, we'll all be able to resonate better then. When we're forced out of our beds and made to look past what's being presented as a pretty package, then we'll sympathize with all these people who are vocal for what's wrong in this country. But, the thing is, it'll be too late then :) For a country which overthrew colonialism only and only by dissent, protests and, raising voice against injustice, you people have major issues with the so called "controversial speakers". I find that so funny! 😂 Get a grip, wake up.
@@manumudgal4988 Hehehe! 😂 Such a well-informed and educated reply from you sir! This is exactly why I love getting into discourses. I admire your wit and charm! As for Mr. Marx, even if he does like me, I'm not sure my ideologies are very much inclined towards Marxism. Thank you, I'll pass :) And hey, Naruto forever bro! 💯🍻
This book was so beautifully hauntingly depressing and left me in a such a void once I finished it. I could relate to the character's exploits, politics, longing and their lost love. The prose is heavy but don't let that make you think this might be a pretentious Indian novel attempting to understand our lives. This book, the story is fiercely Indian, viciously rooted and hauntingly heart breaking!
Yes. I remember crying all through the night after finishing this wonderful masterpiece. All I could think was about these characters and I couldn’t even realise whom I empathised more.
@Sherlock Holme addressing the issues present in society can be considered a preliminary step to solving it. I, for one, was unaware of the extent of certain societal issues (as I have not experienced those particular ones firsthand) till I read her book
When I went through it, I realized it wasn't a story but actually a journey through life. Reality is grim and so is this novel. Set in a village in Kerala, this novel subtly takes you through bittersweet relationships and ups and downs. 💙
3:10 Arundhati Roy is often abused for being 'biased' by far-rightists. But in her book, she criticized both caste system along with cultural misogyny and so called 'developmental' reforms of Congress Party which further deteriorated the condition of marginalized areas & communities.
Reading it for over two years. This is my travel book, read it a little every time I am traveling a long distance. It's written in very rich words and elegant description which makes it a bit textually long compared to the story.
Man, It was such a relief finding this book... Just to see that someone was talking about the intensity of how the caste system is interlinked with the past and present of India.
I never felt deeper for a story than I did for God of Small things. The searing, vivid imagery - visual, olfactory, tactile, auditory weaves a powerful picture that stays in your head- in my case, it was able to resurface the life you live as Indians, the minor details of everyday that effect you as people as you grow up, the pain of the small things that you keep hidden away thinking it doesn't count to anything but it does. I have never cried reading a book and I never felt of any characters even though I have read many books. The story telling is masterful but what is even better is that she has not only told a story but a way of life, of broken hopes, dreams, dejection that everyone has felt but never refected on. The writing regurgitates memories ( for me as an Indian) and emotions for lives that could have been anyone else's but turned out to be the characters in her book.
46 seconds into the video and she has revealed the entire plot like wtf? I mean I get this book is more of a literary fiction book and not a suspense thriller but these hidden plot elements definitely gave me the drive to keep reading the book and I would have NOT liked the book as much I did if I saw this video before reading it.
I cried..I laughed..for and with the characters..and I definitely loved them...but it's so gut wrenchingly upsetting that I find it hard to go back and read again. The wordplay is amazing. Definitely one of the best books.
This book gets ALL THE STARS!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s not only an amazingly powerful story of life, family, hardships, & the consequences of colonization (& ultimately…greed), But it is so eloquently written that i was in awe of every page! First time I read a book twice in a row!
I read this book over five times and each time it was a different experience. Meanings of poetic representations changes with your mood. Hence I am as alaways exited to read this over once again.
I am not a so called "reader" But I read this on a monsoon almost 3 years back. Best experience i ever had and my #1 book. Fell in love with every words.
To those wondering, the novel isn't at all hinduphobic or anti-Indian as the reputation that Ms.Roy has gained nowadays. It is about the complete lack of respect and sympathy for a fellow human being's life for the Indian society.
It is terribly easy to dismiss the "little things" in pain around us. The description reminds me of Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel. I'm going read this book
Arundhathi Roy never lets go of the complexity of each character and the world that surrounds them. I am just amazed at how she wrote and expressed such complexity in such simple yet heart wrenching words. Thanks so much for the recommendation
I have 50 pages left to read. The writing brilliance is amazing! It throws us into almost all of the social situations normal people could go through and the rotten caste system. And I would suppose Ammu was always ahead of time in views compared to the people around her but she isn't a perfect being. She becomes a more striking character for me. The story's narration of events on different timelines goes smoothly. This is how much I could say without spoilers.
No doubt about the fact that this is the most beautiful book I have read till date. I remember a stranger on a train saw me reading the book and told me that it would stay with me till long after I was done with it. I had no idea she would be so right. The book still haunts me. Even if one is not from India or is not well-versed with the caste system of India, they should read this one.
I read it in my second year of graduation and most of it went over my head. Took it again post my graduation and had so much fun reading it. It's very well written and has beautifully crafted out characters. It also made me realise good things don't come easy and you need to put in efforts and have patience for the rewards. Some other tough books that I had to read twice are Catch-22 and The great Gatsby.
This book was going back n forth -back n forth. U know when u start a conversation about one thing n then u talk n talk...n hour later ur train of thought n talk is completely different from what u started with. That's how I felt while reading this book but alwys w.r.t the main characters. The excessive details were overwhelming n true...baring it all
"Another fryer went on the stove. This time smells of mustard, curry leaves and onions reached us. If this was one of those prize-winning Indian novels, I’d spend two pages on how wonderful those smells were" Lines from CHETAN BHAGAT's 2 states I remembered god of small things when I read that This video also tells that Roy feeds everything in detail No wonder I remembered the novel then
Arundhati Roy served us scrambled eggs as timeline in this pièce de résistance. Bought the book in 2014 but the extreme non linear timeline kept putting me off but I was certainly drawn towards the peripheral background of social conditioning and historical events in this work. Finished reading I finally did last month. It was brilliant. Creatively twisted yet twistedly creative! The language screams from the mindset and vocabulary of children from Indian households. The description of the village was spot on. The unfolding venom of certain characters has got to be a milestone in literary finesse somewhere.
I love this book. It is definitely one of my favorites. However, having said that it is not for everyone. The book, as an organic whole is to me like poetry in motion. But I have talked to a few who could not get through the book and found the writing style dragged and obtuse. So those who wish to read this book must sample a few pages before deciding to dive right in.
I was lucky enough to have had this book as my Alevel reading. My class enjoyed discussing this book tremendously. Changed my perception of literature forever.
Once you realize how badly she botches up the pronounciation of their names (no hate, I understand cultural differences, but it took me a second as a native Keralite to realize when she said Velutha's name) that idea doesn't seem so good anymore.
I finished the book 2 days ago. This is my first time reading a novel from India and I must admit, it is quiet refreshing because it opened another portal-a different page of their History-within my mind for my sole knowledge to this country is all just about abundance of culture, influence, and “spices”. I found her writing style susceptible to misapprehension at first for it reminded me of how much I hated Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger) It's disorganized but eventually, I realized that it follows a pattern on which each chapter would tackle about the future, present, and past-some chapters are intertwined with the three thus forcing me to re-read the previous paragraphs just to avoid getting confused to the ff chapters. On the other hand, I did like the brief backgrounds of each character given by the author herself as the story progresses, little by little exposing their backstory in order for us to understand why are they making up such decisions base from their perspectives and why did they come up with that sort of solution (especially on Sophie Mol’s Death). I also liked her way of describing scenes, the atmosphere from a particular setting, and the details of the everyday routine of Ammu’s twins. Her way of expressing emotions through words of her choosing are also good because I can imagine how much she had reflected in life. You can almost say that before she published the book, the author made sure that all of her opinion (humans are habit of creatures, we are fond of great stories.. etc.) about certain things are supported with profound understanding and proper judgement.
I've been an avid reader for years and for years I struggled with the question "Who's my favourite author?" Every time someone asked me that question, I would be at a loss for words. And then I read "The God Of Small Things" and realised that the only person that deserved the spot of my favourite author was Arundhati Roy. It took me years to find her but it was worth it.
I remember reading this book in the dread of the moment were Sophie dies. When it finally happened, it was underwhelming and to be honest I was disappointed. It was later that I realized that the great tragedy was not the child’s death but of the worker’s. The book broke my heart but spoke to my soul
I can never compare any book with God of small things. It's the most beautiful book I have read and will ever do. Thank you Arundhati Roy for blessing us with this. It's love, poetry , sadness, and every emotion in one 🧡❤️
The book isn't a fun read. It shocks you to the core. As a person who had just started to read acclaimed literature, I couldn't finish the book in a single seating, or two or three. It took me around two weeks to finish, taking pauses to ensure I'm absorbing as much as I can. But the non-linear narrative actually keeps you hooked and when you'll turn the last page, I bet some of you're going to cry, some of you will still not believe that the book has ended because it's hard to believe it's just a story when you're actually living inside it. I recommend everyone to read this, and if you're Indian, you must.
Dear amazing Ted-ed, I expected something like... why should I read this book. The video was a synopsis of the book. These are two different things, huh?
Just Finished the book for the second time.. And every time I read this.. it serves the same emotions.. The only thing I wanted more from this book was.. more pages of it.. Hands down a brilliant piece of Art.. ♥️
I have already read this.. and trust me this is one of my favourite book. Social problems and voilation of love laws is beautifully described( sex between brother and sister, sex between people of different castes). It is a sad and depressing story which will make you think on various issues. Maybe I am from India that is why I am able to relate to the problems shown.. but I think they are well written so you will be able to understand what she is saying. I don't think I can the beauty of this book in one comment so I recommend you to definitely read this book. ' things can change in a day ' ' that is what careless words do.. make people love u less' One of favourite quotes from this book
Thankyou for acknowledging this masterpiece. The god of small things is one of my favourite books,such beautifully written characters.Raheal Estha Ammu Velutha Chacko and Baby kochamma will always remain close to my heart.
I remember when i was in school our English teacher recommended all of us to read the book during the course of our summer vacation. It wasn't i the curriculum, he just gave it as a "holiday homework" to incite reading habits in us students. When we came back, almost all of our class had read the book and were greatly moved by it. We had a three day long discussion about the nuances in perception of each person of the book. We discussed ideas and interpretations and had an all around fun time. This book is what got me into reading. I'm forever grateful to my teacher and this book.
Miss Arundhati Roy is a Gem 💎... The problem with indians is that they give more love to writers like chetan bhagat,,durjoy datta etc..... Love and respect from kashmir 💖💕
I watched the video , googled the book , found *PDF* translated copy , downloaded it , gonna be the next *BOOK* after I finish the one I'm reading currently. please *TED* keep making this videos ❤
Having recently finished this book, it's safe to say that it's one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read. The details are poetic, subtle, and so poignant that they'll compel you to stop and appreciate Arundhati's perspective. It's an easy MUST read!
I read this book when I was 16, I could comprehend the beauty of the book and it made me so much more , how I think , How I interpret things. This book was a beauty !
Thank you Ted-ed for putting up this video! The story is definitely a classic! And unfortunately many of the story's tragic themes are prevalent in today's society. My only complaint is that I wish the narrator knew how to pronounce the Malayalam words correctly. I didn't even recognize when she said Velutha. Even though the words might be a bit confusing for people not used to transliterated Malayalam, it's still a wonderful read! Highly recommend it
This book didn’t only teach me a lot about life in India, the consequences of British colonialism affecting Indian mentality, the caste system and different religions that shape unwritten laws, the love of a mother for her children, the bond between twins, as well as it did truly touch my heart and reminded me of the meaning of small things, even the quickest seconds have the force to change lives, and the fact that every personˋs life is as intense and layered as yours, their circumstances and history describes their behaviour and in turn others. And that a person could lead a completely different life if born in other circumstances. I truly loved this book, love from Germany
Arundhati Roy is anti Indian leftist. everything she speaks and writes on india are propaganda. she has pictures with terrorist Yasin Malik shaking hands smilingly who has killed many innocent Indians.
one of my favorite books to date. it's so poetically written and so heart-wrenching. I was emotionally empty and devastated for days after reading it. For those who read and may read the book and put off with the ending between Estha and Rahel, there are some very interesting reviews on Goodreads discussing it.
It's a heart wrenching book but so beautifully written that you cannot put it down. Read it for the beauty of prose and the tenderness with which tells this sad tale.
The book is poetry. Even the most heart wrenching scenes are written so beautifully that you might be confused what to feel: sadness for what's happening or admiration for Arundhati Roy's writing?
Ya please don't judge the book with this video. This is not what the book leave you with
I agree
Both should suffice.
I almost liked mourning for the characters. I wanted to well up for them.
Soooo true.The scene at the police station were the kids are subjected to so much of trauma,u can see them reading everythg backwards like they usually do.I cudnt help bt laugh coz they were in middle of so many things n yet here they r doing silly things.Bt later ,through the police man's character author tells us that its just the way they r dealing with the trauma,which again was so painful.On the whole,u r confused but yet u understand them❤️
Despite being an Indian, I never really focused much on Indian literature written in English. Should do that more.
Me too ...
This book is one of the most beautiful I've ever read, you should give it a try!
Which Indian language do you read your book in?
Yes do we have such great writer's Like Manto, Ismat chugtai, Premchand and Tagore and Many more
Mônica she is anti india and also supporter of tukde tudke gang
Back when I was thirteen , I stole this book from my mother's cabinet and finished reading it in two days . I miss those days when all I did was hide in the library and read with no care for anything at all ❤️
Or under the covers with a flashlight after bedtime. Mom if you’re reading this, I never did this.
i stole this book from my father's library and i m 15 haha
" no care for anything at all "
@@bellamaz1972 but if you don’t start caring you are destined to wither on the vine!!!
Me too!!
I too miss the times i was more fortunate...
“... the secret of the Great Stories is that they have no secrets. The Great Stories are the ones you have heard and want to hear again. The ones you can enter anywhere and inhabit comfortably. They don’t deceive you with thrills and trick endings. They don’t surprise you with the unforeseen. They are as familiar as the house you live in, or the smell of your lover’s skin. You know how they end, yet you listen as though you don’t. In the way that although you know that one day you will die, you live as though you won’t. In the Great Stories you know who lives, who dies, who finds love, who doesn’t. And yet you want to know again.
And that is their mystery and their magic.”
- Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things.
Just for this quote I’d read the whole book again. Highly recommended!
Do you guys have any great stories of your own? For me it’s the story of my grandfather, who came to the city as a boy and worked hard .
❤️
@@atharvavankundre4942 kindly guide me on which aspect I should work for Thesis on this novel
@@RandomVibesOOnly the use of English language in this book is particularly interesting. It reflects the flavour and culture of the setting. Words like lemonjuiceorangejuiceman show how the story is narrated thru the eyes of a man young child. John Updike in his review of this book said they “every great novel invests in its own language. And this one does”. All the best.
@@atharvavankundre4942 wow ,thankyou so very much for your guidance .
The part when Estha’s train is about to start and Ammu tells him we’ll have our own house and Rahel adds in A little house and three of them talk about the future they’ll have together
That broke me.
For me it was when Velutha, propped up next to a wall in a police station, dying of broken ribs and internal bleeding opens his eyes one last time just to see Estha say that he and Rahel were kidnapped by Velutha.
Paradise pickles and preserves, the car, Sophie Mol, Chacko, Margaret Kochamma. All embedded deep in the mind of a reader.
Absolute masterpiece by Roy.
Great work TED-Ed.
True That, I read it when I was in school. 1998 maybe. The love-in-Tokyo bands, Estha and Rahel, Velutha, the expression “ Naaley” meaning tomorrow, so many more expressions and picture which lives in my brain like a memory! A brilliant masterpiece indeed!
You forgot to mention Comrade KNM Pillai, the more interesting character in the plot.
Ananth Arunasalam agreed!
@@drananth yeah. The opportunist
So true. How could you ever get the image of the sky-blue Plymouth surrounded by a Marxist procession out of your mind?
Absolutely love/hate this book. Got to the last page and was so gutted there was nothing left of the book, l opened it to the first page and began again. The Orangedrink Lemondrink Man haunts me though.
@Niki P yess..but not the orangedrink lemonade man..😀
OMG - this is exactly what I did on finishing my second read of this masterpiece! I have read it 4 times by now .. and wish to do many more times 🙌
This book is the most beautiful thing you'll ever ever read.
Yes❤
Pax would like to have words with you
@@theimmortalfroge2681 who's pax?
Eh! Exaggeration 🙄
@@cinnamon4605 MAybe you didn't have the same experience as books talk to each person differently. So if you didn't feel that way, that's ok, but there is no need to knock down what she felt.
"God of small things" is a masterpiece of Indian literature! Most people in India only see Arundhati Roy as a controversial speaker... For once they should read the book
yes
I have read the book, which is definitely a beautiful work of her craft. Yet, I don’t resonate with her ideology and stand.
@@divyanidutt958 Yes, don't worry, you can disagree with her ideologies. No one could ever digest the leftist ideologies. We'll resonate with it more when our country passes over to the fascist regime, while the media blindfolds our eyes and bullshits us with their lies of a perfect nation. And maybe we'll understand when India's very own version of Mein Kampf is forced down people's throats, maybe called "Hindu Rashtra"? Or maybe when people are lined up against walls and shot to death for the crime of being a minority or something, we'll all be able to resonate better then. When we're forced out of our beds and made to look past what's being presented as a pretty package, then we'll sympathize with all these people who are vocal for what's wrong in this country. But, the thing is, it'll be too late then :)
For a country which overthrew colonialism only and only by dissent, protests and, raising voice against injustice, you people have major issues with the so called "controversial speakers". I find that so funny! 😂 Get a grip, wake up.
@@sridharvenkateswaran8725 mr marx. Your dog is here... Please take him to heaven with you😂
@@manumudgal4988 Hehehe! 😂 Such a well-informed and educated reply from you sir! This is exactly why I love getting into discourses. I admire your wit and charm!
As for Mr. Marx, even if he does like me, I'm not sure my ideologies are very much inclined towards Marxism. Thank you, I'll pass :)
And hey, Naruto forever bro! 💯🍻
This book was so beautifully hauntingly depressing and left me in a such a void once I finished it. I could relate to the character's exploits, politics, longing and their lost love. The prose is heavy but don't let that make you think this might be a pretentious Indian novel attempting to understand our lives. This book, the story is fiercely Indian, viciously rooted and hauntingly heart breaking!
Yes. I remember crying all through the night after finishing this wonderful masterpiece. All I could think was about these characters and I couldn’t even realise whom I empathised more.
Arundathi's books always exposes a lot of social problems faced by India. Similar is her book 'The ministry of utmost happiness'
@Sherlock Holme how could a single person have the solution to all social problems?
@Sherlock Holme The solution is for idiots to give up on their long held archaic beliefs and use their rational mind for a change.
@Sherlock Holme addressing the issues present in society can be considered a preliminary step to solving it. I, for one, was unaware of the extent of certain societal issues (as I have not experienced those particular ones firsthand) till I read her book
When I went through it, I realized it wasn't a story but actually a journey through life. Reality is grim and so is this novel. Set in a village in Kerala, this novel subtly takes you through bittersweet relationships and ups and downs. 💙
3:10 Arundhati Roy is often abused for being 'biased' by far-rightists. But in her book, she criticized both caste system along with cultural misogyny and so called 'developmental' reforms of Congress Party which further deteriorated the condition of marginalized areas & communities.
Reading it for over two years. This is my travel book, read it a little every time I am traveling a long distance. It's written in very rich words and elegant description which makes it a bit textually long compared to the story.
Kindly guide me on which aspect should I work for Thesis on this novel
@@RandomVibesOOnly "History punishes those who break its rules" or the Love Laws that dictate "Who should be loved, and how. And how much."
'He had memories from that place. Memories he had no right to have'. Devastating.
A masterful book. Those final lines haunts and echoes with me whenever I remember them.
I actually had a year in Junior High where I read the book; It IS a must-read!
Tomorrow
I don't remember exactly but at the end there was this comparison to a snail ... Roy is simply a genius!!!
Man, It was such a relief finding this book... Just to see that someone was talking about the intensity of how the caste system is interlinked with the past and present of India.
I never felt deeper for a story than I did for God of Small things. The searing, vivid imagery - visual, olfactory, tactile, auditory weaves a powerful picture that stays in your head- in my case, it was able to resurface the life you live as Indians, the minor details of everyday that effect you as people as you grow up, the pain of the small things that you keep hidden away thinking it doesn't count to anything but it does. I have never cried reading a book and I never felt of any characters even though I have read many books.
The story telling is masterful but what is even better is that she has not only told a story but a way of life, of broken hopes, dreams, dejection that everyone has felt but never refected on. The writing regurgitates memories ( for me as an Indian) and emotions for lives that could have been anyone else's but turned out to be the characters in her book.
A masterpiece ...the style in which she wrote this novel is impeccable.....
46 seconds into the video and she has revealed the entire plot like wtf? I mean I get this book is more of a literary fiction book and not a suspense thriller but these hidden plot elements definitely gave me the drive to keep reading the book and I would have NOT liked the book as much I did if I saw this video before reading it.
She has, with her work, crushed me.. It is perhaps the most connected that I've ever felt while reading.. I love her.. ❣️
Great book. Find a way someday to do Chinua's Things fall apart. An African classic. Thank you
Yes! I read that in my high school sophomore year and really enjoyed it.
Check out the Crash Course channel.
I really enjoy reading that book too
@@Mascherina1964 wjy
Yeah! I remember that book from high school.
Did a paper on this for my English Lit class. This book is truly a gem!!!
I cried..I laughed..for and with the characters..and I definitely loved them...but it's so gut wrenchingly upsetting that I find it hard to go back and read again. The wordplay is amazing. Definitely one of the best books.
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This book gets ALL THE STARS!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s not only an amazingly powerful story of life, family, hardships, & the consequences of colonization (& ultimately…greed),
But it is so eloquently written that i was in awe of every page!
First time I read a book twice in a row!
It rips your heart out as you finish the book. Nevertheless a gem. So deep, so precise and precious. By far the most favorite book if mine
Thank you Ted-ed for showing the beauty and greatness from exposure to great books
this is one of the best book I've ever read. so glad my professor recommended this to me. it totally changed my perspective ❤️
I've been a literature student for longer than I care to remember but "God of Small Things" is one of the most memorable books I have ever read.
When God said love one another, I think some people didn't listened very well.
I love these videos! They have made me read many great books.
Read*
@@sadcena7761 he wrote it right
@@BruceRodriguez I'm gonna give you some time to think about the irony here
@@sadcena7761 mkay
I read this book over five times and each time it was a different experience. Meanings of poetic representations changes with your mood. Hence I am as alaways exited to read this over once again.
I’ve also read this five times! You notice new things each time you read it
This book took away the joy of reading bad books. This is so good.
The writing style of this book is so beautiful
I am not a so called "reader" But I read this on a monsoon almost 3 years back. Best experience i ever had and my #1 book. Fell in love with every words.
To those wondering, the novel isn't at all hinduphobic or anti-Indian as the reputation that Ms.Roy has gained nowadays. It is about the complete lack of respect and sympathy for a fellow human being's life for the Indian society.
It is terribly easy to dismiss the "little things" in pain around us. The description reminds me of Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel. I'm going read this book
You must....believe me The God of small Things " Still stays with me.....its been a year i read the book.
Hey which marquez novel you're talking about? Or are you speaking of Marquez's writing in general?
@@nuri2318 I think he's talking about one hundred years of solitude
This book is the reason I set on a path of self realisation and decided to become a better person.
The merciless death she gave to character Velutha was an supreme example of how well a writer's pen work🖋️🔥.
Why would you write such a thing? Please at least write spoiler alert. You've spoiled this book for me .
@@sonder5585 I am so sorry 😥, I'll definitely delete it 🙏
@@hmnshurana No no just add a spoiler alert message
@@sonder5585 okay ,still really sorry for spoiling the book 🙏
@@hmnshurana hey it's okay. It's even fault, partially. I shouldn't have been too inquisitive right in middle of the book. Nevertheless, it's fine!
It is a beautiful book. The animation in this video is simply splendid!
Arundhathi Roy never lets go of the complexity of each character and the world that surrounds them. I am just amazed at how she wrote and expressed such complexity in such simple yet heart wrenching words. Thanks so much for the recommendation
Did you know TED-Ed has a channel with animations in Hindi? Check it out: bit.ly/TEDEdHindiSub
I have 50 pages left to read. The writing brilliance is amazing! It throws us into almost all of the social situations normal people could go through and the rotten caste system. And I would suppose Ammu was always ahead of time in views compared to the people around her but she isn't a perfect being. She becomes a more striking character for me. The story's narration of events on different timelines goes smoothly. This is how much I could say without spoilers.
Prodiguousness! Saw this grandeur book in my grand dad's shelf and brought it home then.I'm apparently planning to read it after exams ! ❤️
Aymanam my village..our culture,our nostalgia everything is there in novel
Animation looks great , u guys r going wide with other literature and knowing them . ❤️❤️❤️ From Kerala
I've read it long time ago, one of the most beautifully written books.
No doubt about the fact that this is the most beautiful book I have read till date. I remember a stranger on a train saw me reading the book and told me that it would stay with me till long after I was done with it. I had no idea she would be so right. The book still haunts me. Even if one is not from India or is not well-versed with the caste system of India, they should read this one.
I said something similar to someone on another Train about 3 months ago lmao
I read it in my second year of graduation and most of it went over my head. Took it again post my graduation and had so much fun reading it. It's very well written and has beautifully crafted out characters. It also made me realise good things don't come easy and you need to put in efforts and have patience for the rewards. Some other tough books that I had to read twice are Catch-22 and The great Gatsby.
Ted: “why you should rea-“
Me: say no more fam
I try to read this book but is too hard for me.
Me too
@@xuanphuong5184 don't worry try again I will too
Tried reading,hated the writing style
@@radhamuthurajini1965 I get that is hard to read and message of the book is even harder to understand.
I read it. I cried, revelled, was pained. And then it became an indelible part of my psyche.
These videos make me interested in things that i didn't know i was interested in.
I'm currently reading this book for one of my subjects in uni and this video is really helpful. Thank you!
Peniel Mallari where are u studying?
Jack swagger at ateneo
Peniel Mallari I m sorry. Is that in the phillipines?
Added to my MUST READ list. Thank you Ted Ed!
One of the most glorious books I have ever read. I have immense respect for Arundhati Roy's thinking, as well as her literary prowess.
Exactly! I really love this book. It is my favourite among my favourites.
This book was going back n forth -back n forth. U know when u start a conversation about one thing n then u talk n talk...n hour later ur train of thought n talk is completely different from what u started with. That's how I felt while reading this book but alwys w.r.t the main characters. The excessive details were overwhelming n true...baring it all
Can you do one of these types of videos for Thus Spoke Zarathustra, The Stranger, or The Plague? That would be awesome!
That's dark!!!!
"Another fryer went on the stove. This time smells of mustard, curry leaves and
onions reached us. If this was one of those prize-winning Indian novels, I’d spend
two pages on how wonderful those smells were"
Lines from CHETAN BHAGAT's 2 states
I remembered god of small things when I read that
This video also tells that Roy feeds everything in detail
No wonder I remembered the novel then
Simply put, one of the best pieces of literature, and by far my favourite book.
I love how you make stories beautiful with your eloquent voice.
Arundhati Roy served us scrambled eggs as timeline in this pièce de résistance.
Bought the book in 2014 but the extreme non linear timeline kept putting me off but I was certainly drawn towards the peripheral background of social conditioning and historical events in this work.
Finished reading I finally did last month.
It was brilliant.
Creatively twisted yet twistedly creative!
The language screams from the mindset and vocabulary of children from Indian households. The description of the village was spot on.
The unfolding venom of certain characters has got to be a milestone in literary finesse somewhere.
Read this book when I was very young. I think I should reread it again.
I love this book. It is definitely one of my favorites. However, having said that it is not for everyone. The book, as an organic whole is to me like poetry in motion. But I have talked to a few who could not get through the book and found the writing style dragged and obtuse. So those who wish to read this book must sample a few pages before deciding to dive right in.
I was lucky enough to have had this book as my Alevel reading. My class enjoyed discussing this book tremendously. Changed my perception of literature forever.
Hidayah Z tell me what u guys loved most.?...The lush prose, the stunning smilies, devastating facts of life
Seriously, I thought you were going to sell me arguments to read the book but turns out this video is a massive spoiler, great job
She narrates the story with such an utmost grace and carves her characters on reader's mind! Beautiful!!!
The Ted Ed narrator should have been the audiobook narrator of this book. It’s never too late.
Once you realize how badly she botches up the pronounciation of their names (no hate, I understand cultural differences, but it took me a second as a native Keralite to realize when she said Velutha's name) that idea doesn't seem so good anymore.
@@rr-wi8fp As a fellow Indian, I wholeheartedly agree.
I finished the book 2 days ago. This is my first time reading a novel from India and I must admit, it is quiet refreshing because it opened another portal-a different page of their History-within my mind for my sole knowledge to this country is all just about abundance of culture, influence, and “spices”. I found her writing style susceptible to misapprehension at first for it reminded me of how much I hated Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger) It's disorganized but eventually, I realized that it follows a pattern on which each chapter would tackle about the future, present, and past-some chapters are intertwined with the three thus forcing me to re-read the previous paragraphs just to avoid getting confused to the ff chapters. On the other hand, I did like the brief backgrounds of each character given by the author herself as the story progresses, little by little exposing their backstory in order for us to understand why are they making up such decisions base from their perspectives and why did they come up with that sort of solution (especially on Sophie Mol’s Death). I also liked her way of describing scenes, the atmosphere from a particular setting, and the details of the everyday routine of Ammu’s twins. Her way of expressing emotions through words of her choosing are also good because I can imagine how much she had reflected in life. You can almost say that before she published the book, the author made sure that all of her opinion (humans are habit of creatures, we are fond of great stories.. etc.) about certain things are supported with profound understanding and proper judgement.
I've been an avid reader for years and for years I struggled with the question "Who's my favourite author?" Every time someone asked me that question, I would be at a loss for words. And then I read "The God Of Small Things" and realised that the only person that deserved the spot of my favourite author was Arundhati Roy. It took me years to find her but it was worth it.
I remember reading this book in the dread of the moment were Sophie dies. When it finally happened, it was underwhelming and to be honest I was disappointed. It was later that I realized that the great tragedy was not the child’s death but of the worker’s. The book broke my heart but spoke to my soul
This so much more than an ordinary "classic". Arundhati Roy's writing will never cease to fascinate me
I teared up a little when I heard the closing of this video. How wonderful the book must be!
Ernest Choy it's melancholic beyond words
I can never compare any book with God of small things. It's the most beautiful book I have read and will ever do. Thank you Arundhati Roy for blessing us with this. It's love, poetry , sadness, and every emotion in one 🧡❤️
Please! come out of your nest and explore the world literature. Then let's see if you have the same opinion.
The book isn't a fun read. It shocks you to the core. As a person who had just started to read acclaimed literature, I couldn't finish the book in a single seating, or two or three. It took me around two weeks to finish, taking pauses to ensure I'm absorbing as much as I can. But the non-linear narrative actually keeps you hooked and when you'll turn the last page, I bet some of you're going to cry, some of you will still not believe that the book has ended because it's hard to believe it's just a story when you're actually living inside it. I recommend everyone to read this, and if you're Indian, you must.
Dear amazing Ted-ed, I expected something like... why should I read this book. The video was a synopsis of the book. These are two different things, huh?
The ted-ed on The God of Small Things is hardly a synopsis of the novel. The book is too complex and beautiful to summarise in a 4 min Ted-Ed
Genuinely one of the most heart wrenchingly beautiful stories I've ever read. It's poetry in prose.
Just Finished the book for the second time..
And every time I read this.. it serves the same emotions.. The only thing I wanted more from this book was.. more pages of it.. Hands down a brilliant piece of Art.. ♥️
My favorite. The language, storytelling are beyond enthralling. I loved it to bits
The animation and narration are so powerful and evocative. This is my favourite book.
I met Roy once. She is so affable. It was a dream come true.
I have already read this.. and trust me this is one of my favourite book. Social problems and voilation of love laws is beautifully described( sex between brother and sister, sex between people of different castes). It is a sad and depressing story which will make you think on various issues. Maybe I am from India that is why I am able to relate to the problems shown.. but I think they are well written so you will be able to understand what she is saying. I don't think I can the beauty of this book in one comment so I recommend you to definitely read this book.
' things can change in a day '
' that is what careless words do.. make people love u less'
One of favourite quotes from this book
This book is a pure beauty. When I read it, I instantly got hooked to its profound prose. Just amazing!
Read it 2 years ago. Great book. Thanks for reminding me.
I'm so shocked that this book didn't get adapted into a movie or TV series. Wish we can get it.
It's not worth adapting
@@tito6121 you kidding me?
@@dayanabass6006 It's a dark and horrible book full of graphic descriptions of pedophiIia and lncest.
@@tito6121 yeah
@@tito6121 Thanks for mentioning this, now I won't read the book - I was thinking about it, but nope
Thankyou for acknowledging this masterpiece. The god of small things is one of my favourite books,such beautifully written characters.Raheal Estha Ammu Velutha Chacko and Baby kochamma will always remain close to my heart.
I remember when i was in school our English teacher recommended all of us to read the book during the course of our summer vacation. It wasn't i the curriculum, he just gave it as a "holiday homework" to incite reading habits in us students.
When we came back, almost all of our class had read the book and were greatly moved by it. We had a three day long discussion about the nuances in perception of each person of the book. We discussed ideas and interpretations and had an all around fun time.
This book is what got me into reading. I'm forever grateful to my teacher and this book.
Miss Arundhati Roy is a Gem 💎...
The problem with indians is that they give more love to writers like chetan bhagat,,durjoy datta etc.....
Love and respect from kashmir 💖💕
That is some next level Animation.Brilliant work.
Proud to be from the same state as Arundhathi Roy!
One of my favourites of all time. It tore me apart, left me numb. And the writing style, the little details.. I love it so much.
I watched the video , googled the book , found *PDF* translated copy , downloaded it , gonna be the next *BOOK* after I finish the one I'm reading currently.
please *TED* keep making this videos ❤
The novel leaves me in tears each time I read it.
I must praise the video editor and graphic designers of the video, beautiful video
India is diverse that makes us better at some and worst at some things
NOT REALLY IT IS ONLY MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE Y WHICH WE SEE THINGS ........HE MAY HAVE AGREED BY ONE THING WHICH HE THINKS TO BE TRUE !!!!
@@bhaveshcloud it is like a two way sword .you fall on it you die either way
@@FBI-py7vf WELL!!! THATS TRUE ....
Having recently finished this book, it's safe to say that it's one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read. The details are poetic, subtle, and so poignant that they'll compel you to stop and appreciate Arundhati's perspective. It's an easy MUST read!
If words could dance then this book is a live proof of stunning performance on every page!
Brilliant work!!
I read this book when I was 16, I could comprehend the beauty of the book and it made me so much more , how I think , How I interpret things. This book was a beauty !
Thank you Ted-ed for putting up this video! The story is definitely a classic! And unfortunately many of the story's tragic themes are prevalent in today's society.
My only complaint is that I wish the narrator knew how to pronounce the Malayalam words correctly. I didn't even recognize when she said Velutha.
Even though the words might be a bit confusing for people not used to transliterated Malayalam, it's still a wonderful read! Highly recommend it
This book didn’t only teach me a lot about life in India, the consequences of British colonialism affecting Indian mentality, the caste system and different religions that shape unwritten laws, the love of a mother for her children, the bond between twins, as well as it did truly touch my heart and reminded me of the meaning of small things, even the quickest seconds have the force to change lives, and the fact that every personˋs life is as intense and layered as yours, their circumstances and history describes their behaviour and in turn others. And that a person could lead a completely different life if born in other circumstances. I truly loved this book, love from Germany
Arundhati Roy is anti Indian leftist. everything she speaks and writes on india are propaganda. she has pictures with terrorist Yasin Malik shaking hands smilingly who has killed many innocent Indians.
one of my favorite books to date. it's so poetically written and so heart-wrenching. I was emotionally empty and devastated for days after reading it. For those who read and may read the book and put off with the ending between Estha and Rahel, there are some very interesting reviews on Goodreads discussing it.
Bryce Wane really is devastating.....we feel absolutely same....Like Rahel and Estha.
It's a heart wrenching book but so beautifully written that you cannot put it down. Read it for the beauty of prose and the tenderness with which tells this sad tale.