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The God of Small Things
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 06-06-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $24.47
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The first chapter if read/heard carefully explains the entire plot of the book. Get through the chapter as it can be quite complex with multitudes of names and backgrounds. The story begins at the end and then slowly fills in the cause. This does not take away from the enjoyment of the narrative but only enhances its appeal. The book is both a mystery and a damning of injustice in Indian society. This is not a happy story.
Without a doubt, this is one of the better Booker winners. Don’t miss it.
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- marilee donovan
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Couldn't finish
I found the story very hard to follow. The characters were a bit confusing and the timeline was extremely confusing. I couldn't tell where the characters were in their life story. I gave up. It might have been easier had I read the book rather than listen to it so I could go back for references
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- Rahuldeep Singh Gill
- Goleta, CA United States
- 12-19-17
No words
Genius. This book is a force. Sadness was never so powerful. Never so joyous. And perfectly performed.
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- Daniel Lackie
- 07-13-17
So flowery
I was unable to get through to the end. The exaggerated details were painful to hear, and certain themes and phrases were such an overwhelming overtone that the storyline, which is largely out of chronological order to begin with, was detracted from. Perhaps the hard copy would be easier for some readers.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
- Roxanna
- 07-08-17
Innocence lost
Beautifully written story of innocence lost, portrayed so vividly that I could almost hear, smell and taste the scenes.
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- DeAndra Brown
- 12-25-17
Wow
Amazing story. Beautiful reading. Great ending. I’d recommend this to anyone. So glad I found it.
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- Karen DeGraffenreid
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- 11-27-17
Beautiful Storytelling
Heart wrenching, beautifully read. Graceful imagery. The story of a damaged family’s spiraling into history and loss.
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- Abby
- 11-10-17
Horrible!
I have had this book on my shelves for years. I tried to read it many times and just couldn't get into it. Finally I asked audible to put it in their library. I tried to listen to it countless times.....until I FORCED myself to listen to the end. It is still a mystery to me. I hated it. I have over 2000 books in my library since 2012.of course Sneha Mathan is legendary and marvellous.
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- M. Greer
- 09-21-17
Lovely story of remote India
If you could sum up The God of Small Things in three words, what would they be?
Cultural experience read
What did you like best about this story?
Characters and background
Have you listened to any of Sneha Mathan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No. I liked it.
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The life described is so foreign, one doesn't have an extreme reaction...
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