Captivating story line and thought provoking writing style
This storyline starts slow but unravels all the way to the last chapter and finally leaves the reader captivated. Roy's descriptive brilliance took my imagination to levels I never knew. Her clever writing style may be frustrating at first but all comes together in the end like a revelation! So, please finish the whole thing before you comment! Even better, read the first chapter again after youre finished. I recommend this book to all Indians in the world who are prepared for some harsh reality and to anyone else who is adventerous enough to understand a different culture through Roy's ambigous style (and is willing to look up terms and phrases). This book is not for leisurly easy reading. It is a look at the hidden darker elements of Indian society and its ramifications through the eyes of both children and adults.