Pshhh I'm cooler than Ava. AND Pippi. Arundhati Roy The God of Small Things 1997, Flamingo 340 pages Book bought in: Moab, Utah, USA Seldom while reading have I found my heart aching and my eyes watering when only at page 5. The God of Small Things, set in India, is a story of a family torn apart by the wish to love, but more so, the desire to be loved. Seen through the eyes of Estha and Rahel (twins, one soul), the story, which starts off with the funeral of the twins' cousin Sophie Mol, unravels through memories and the personal histories of the characters involved. A tragic plot – but in that sense also refreshing. Nowadays we live in a society which longs mostly for happy endings. Ah, society. Oppressor of many, because what matters is what the masses think is right and best. What is it about our constant worry of what others would think? In this novel, and perhaps through it, Roy confronts an irrational society which tries to decide how individuals should live and love. Sadly, a society kept alive by the very people it tries to control. Even if it means sacrificing romance, friendship, family, children's innocence. Children, innocent. Children, Estha and Rahel. Children, unaware of the cruelty against those defying society – those who'd rather follow their hearts for a chance of happiness. And that is what makes this book a jewel. The childlike view on the horrible consequences of trying to make a decision for yourself, in a world full of (let's face it) stupid ideals and morals. The childlike view you kind of wish we'd all still have. The childlike view that sees no black or white. Communist or capitalist. Religious or atheist. Rich or poor. But which instead sees silver jets in a blue church sky. A Fountain in a Love-in-Tokyo. 5/5. January 9th 2007. This was no easy book to review. And it is not necessarily an easy book to read. But I sincerely hope you will give it a try. No group images/awards/invites (that goes for admin invites too) wanted in my comments. I'm trying to quit groups, not join more. Next: The Witch of Portobello, by Paulo Coelho. Edit: finished that one. Review being posted either January 15th or 16th. Copyright © Karin Elizabeth. All rights reserved. This photo is public only so you ("the public") may view it; it is not to be used as free stock. Use without written consent by the author (that would be me) is illegal and punishable by law; I will take action. So, contact me beforehand if you are interested in using this image or any of my others (non-)commercially. R&R series with photos and text © 2008 Karin Elizabeth. Please contact me if you'd like to use this review.
Book Buffet Offering positive book reviews of many genres, including classics, current releases, and new authors.
Book Review - Wikipedia User-created article about how to write a book review.
Books - New York Times Offers the full contents of each week's New York Times Book Review, as well as interviews, features, and an archive of book reviews published in The New York Times since 1980.
Books - Sunday Book Review - New York Times Presents the latest weekly book review online, as well as access to back issues since 1997.
Book review: Information from Answers.com Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words. The noun book review has one meaning: Meaning #1 : a critical review of
Book Reviews in the Yahoo! Directory Find web sites that feature recent and archived book reviews. ... New York Review of Books ... A quarterly book review dedicated to the best in comtemporary ...
Writing with Writers: Writing a Book Review Home This online activity invites students to plan, draft, revise, and publish a book review. Important writing tips and a professional writing model are included. Plus, ...
ReviewsOfBooks.com Gathers thoughtful, full-length book reviews by professional writers and critics in one convenient place.
http://www.youtube.com/isth...http://www.thisisnotforums....Talking fast comes in handy when I lose my camera charger and need to review ten books in four minutes.
Review of Biblical Literature Thousands of reviews of scholarly books on various aspects of Bible study. ... of Biblical Literature, presents reviews of books in biblical studies and ...
Barnes & Noble Review Collection of reading lists and book reviews from Barnes & Noble with excerpts for each book. Learn more about your favorite authors, discover what America's ...