The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

From Arundhati Roy, the Booker Prize-winning author of The God of Small Things, comes a breathtaking, kaleidoscopic masterpiece that sweeps across decades, landscapes, and the deeply human heart of a fractured subcontinent.

About the Book: "At magic hour, when the sun has gone but the light has not, armies of flying foxes unhinge themselves from the Banyan trees in the old graveyard and drift across the city like smoke..." So begins The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, a stunning and deeply compassionate novel that pulls readers into the turbulent, vibrant world of modern India. We meet Anjum—once Aftab—who lives in a graveyard in Old Delhi, carving out a sanctuary for the broken, the lost, and the marginalized. We also encounter Tilo, a brilliant, elusive architect living in a "country of her own skin," loved by three very different men. When Tilo takes in an abandoned baby, her path collides with Anjum’s in a magnificent narrative that weaves together personal grief, political resistance, love, and hope. Lyrical, urgent, and fiercely imaginative, Roy’s long-awaited second novel is an unforgettable testament to the tenacity of life in the margins.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Award-Winning Author: Written by Arundhati Roy, globally celebrated author of the modern classic The God of Small Things.

• Vivid & Expansive Storytelling: Explores complex social landscapes, modern history, and deeply intimate human connections across diverse characters.

• Poetic & Powerful Prose: Combines breathtaking lyrical descriptions with sharp political insight and profound empathy.

• The Perfect Gift: A prestigious, essential addition to any contemporary fiction collection, literary book club, or modern classics shelf.