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New York Times Best SellerLonglisted for the Man Booker PrizeNamed a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Amazon, Kirkus, The Washington Post, Newsday, and the Hudson GroupA dazzling, richly moving new novel by the internationally celebrated author of The God of Small ThingsThe Ministry of Utmost Happiness takes us on an intimate journey of many years across the Indian subcontinentfrom the cramped neighborhoods of Old Delhi and the roads of the new city to the mountains and valleys of Kashmir and beyond, where war is peace and peace is war.It is an aching love story and a decisive remonstration, a story told in a whisper, in a shout, through unsentimental tears and sometimes with a bitter laugh. Each of its characters is indelibly, tenderly rendered. Its heroes are people who have been broken by the world they live in and then rescued, patched together by acts of loveand by hope.The tale begins with Anjumwho used to be Aftabunrolling a threadbare Persian carpet in a city graveyard she calls home. We encounter the odd, unforgettable Tilo and the men who loved herincluding Musa, sweetheart and exsweetheart, lover and exlover; their fates are as entwined as their arms used to be and always will be. We meet Tilos landlord, a former suitor, now an intelligence officer posted to Kabul. And then we meet the two Miss Jebeens: the first a child born in Srinagar and buried in its overcrowded Martyrs Graveyard; the second found at midnight, abandoned on a concrete sidewalk in the heart of New Delhi.As this ravishing, deeply humane novel braids these lives together, it reinvents what a novel can do and can be. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness demonstrates on every page the miracle of Arundhati Roys storytelling gifts.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'? A: 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' is a cultural heritage novel that explores themes of love, loss, and resilience across the Indian subcontinent.
- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: The novel is written by Arundhati Roy, who is also known for her acclaimed debut novel 'The God of Small Things'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'? A: This edition of 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' published? A: 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' was published on June 6, 2017.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is available in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First American Edition of 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'.
- Q: What accolades has the book received? A: 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' has been a New York Times Best Seller and was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book delves into themes of identity, love, and the socio-political landscape of India, portraying characters who navigate a complex world.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in cultural narratives? A: Yes, readers interested in cultural narratives and human stories will find 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' deeply engaging.