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Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy is an Indian novelist, essayist, and activist, born on 24 November 1961 in Shillong. Best-known works include The God of Small Things. Honours include Norman Mailer Prize, Sydney Peace Prize and Booker Prize.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Arundhati Roy, mostly historical fiction and literary fiction.

Born 24 November 1961, ShillongFrom IndiaAwards Norman Mailer Prize, Sydney Peace Prize, Booker Prize
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The God Of Small Things cover
The God Of Small Things★ 4.5
GenresHistorical Fiction 1Literary Fiction 1The Booker Prize 1Publishers

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1 book
The God Of Small Things cover
The God Of Small Things★ 4.5

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