Great essays on Imperialism, Chomsky, the Hindu Right and an excellent critique on violence.

Excellent

can you have a political affair?

coherent, concise, and downright maddening. this woman is a genius.

This is a great book that I would love to give my dad. Roy's work is a perfect example of how one can write beautifully about the awful real world.

Eloquent, unflinching, and as lucid in writing as in outlook. Maddening and necessary reading.

inspiring, moving, informative, a call into commonality for all people in this world aching and aghast in the horror of global corporate empire and the wars it brings to seemingly every corner of the globe. Roy's novels have been on my to read list for a long time and I'm glad to have read this series of essays to frame my eventual reading. I feel my spirit revitalized and strengthened by reading her words. a sober reminder of what we're up against and also a vital reinvigoration of how immensely imperative it is to resist the numb defeatist tendrils of cynicism.

Not as good as The God of Small Things

Exceptional collection of essays from Arundhati Roy about the nature of war and its relationship to capitalism, imperialism, and the American Empire. She addresses Indian Nationalism and fascism, the aggression between India and Pakistan, and the US War on Terror.

I've only read a few pieces and I was floored by her boldness and the clarity of her perspective on the state of the world. This is a collection of essays and speeches that I can't wait to read.

Excellent read

Such a beautiful, energetic spirit. This short book is a collection of talks, so lots of charisma and, unfortunately, lots of repetition, but I was more than moved, esp. by her love for nonviolent resistance; some much needed non-anti-American, informed criticism of the American way.
Love this quote from the author of GOD OF SMALL THINGS:
p 75, from the essay “Come September”
“Perhaps things will get worse and then better. Perhaps there’s a small god up in heaven readying herself for us. Another world is not only possible, she’s on her way. Maybe many of us won’t be here to greet her, but on a quiet day, if I listen very carefully, I can hear her breathing.”