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They all defied the norms. They all ventured into forbidden realms. They all tampered with the conventions dictating who should be loved, and how intensely. This is the tale of Rahel and Estha, twin siblings growing up amidst the banana plantations and peppercorn fields of their blind grandmother's factory, set against the backdrop of political turmoil in Kerala. Armed solely with the innocence of youth, they craft a childhood in the shadow of the wreckage that is their family: their lonely, lovely mother, their cherished Uncle Chacko (pickle magnate, radical Marxist, and inveterate flirt), and their sworn adversary, Baby Kochamma (former nun, reigning grand-aunt).
Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize-winning novel was the literary sensation of the 1990s: a narrative anchored in anguish but propelled by wit and magic.
Book ISBN: | 9780006550686 |
Book Author: | Arundhati Roy |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Fourth Estate Ltd |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 196 x 130 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 1998-05-05 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages |
Book Weight: | 248g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’