The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

Arundhati Roy

Overview

This novel unfolds through the life of Anjum, who finds a home in a city graveyard. The narrative introduces the unforgettable Tilo and the men connected to her, whose destinies remain intertwined. Among them is Tilo’s landlord, a former suitor now serving as an intelligence officer in Kabul. The story also presents two distinct characters named Miss Jebeen: one a child born and buried in Srinagar, the other discovered abandoned in New Delhi.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in character-driven narratives.
• Those seeking stories set against complex socio-political backdrops.
• Fans of literary fiction exploring themes of love and loss.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 464
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• ISBN: 9781524711276
• Year: 2005