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The Ministry of Utmost Happiness takes us on a journey of many years – the story spooling outwards from the cramped neighbourhoods of Old Delhi into the burgeoning new metropolis and beyond, to the Valley of Kashmir and the forests of Central India, where war is peace and peace is war, and where, from time to time, ‘normalcy’ is declared.
Anjum, who used to be Aftab, unrolls a threadbare carpet in a city graveyard that she calls home. A baby appears quite suddenly on a pavement, a little after midnight, in a crib of litter. The enigmatic S. Tilottama is as much of a presence as she is an absence in the lives of the three men who love her.
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Epic tapestry of lives amid India's turmoil and hope.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that weave personal lives into the broader fabric of history, the Ministry of Utmost Happiness offers just that. Arundhati Roy crafts a vivid, layered narrative that explores love, conflict, and resilience across diverse Indian landscapes. It's a compelling read that stays with you long after the last page.