Winner of the 1997 Booker Prize, “The God of Small Things," by Arundhati Roy, is a novel set in Kerala, India, that explores the intertwined lives of a Syrian Christian family, particularly the fraternal twins Estha and Rahel, and the impact of forbidden love and societal constraints on their lives. The narrative, which jumps between 1969 and 1993, centers on the tragic consequences of the twins' mother, Ammu, and Velutha, a lower-caste man, having a love affair, which is forbidden by the "Love Laws". The story delves into themes of caste discrimination, familial dysfunction, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma.

A must read classic!