Must-Read Books by Arundhati Roy

16 October, 2024

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Roy’s Booker Prize-winning debut about love, loss, and family secrets in Kerala. A beautifully written tale of childhood memories and forbidden love.

The God of Small Things

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A collection of Roy’s essays covering two decades of political activism. She tackles environmental issues, global politics, and the fight for justice in her signature fearless style.

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

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An insightful look into the lives of India’s tribal communities and their fight against corporate and governmental exploitation. Roy’s perspective is both empathetic and revolutionary.

Walking with the Comrades

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A powerful critique of capitalism and its effects on Indian society. Roy explores how wealth and power corrupt the very fabric of democracy.

Capitalism: A Ghost Story

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A sharp collection of essays examining the erosion of democratic values in India. It’s thought-provoking, urgent, and thoroughly eye-opening.

Field Notes on Democracy

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A collection of Roy’s essays where she criticises the global politics of war and imperialism, offering a passionate plea for peace and justice.

War Talk

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A collection of Roy’s essays covering two decades of political activism. She tackles environmental issues, global politics, and the fight for justice in her signature fearless style.

My Seditious Heart

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