The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

Released: September 16, 2025
Length: 16 hrs 39 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Penguin Canada

"The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" is a richly woven novel by Arundhati Roy that spans many years across the Indian subcontinent, exploring the lives of diverse and memorable characters affected by love, loss, and hope. Through intimate storytelling and vivid settings—from Old Delhi to Kashmir—it examines themes of resilience and human connection, presenting a powerful portrait of a society in flux. Celebrated for its depth and compassion, the book showcases Roy's exceptional storytelling talent and reinvents what a novel can encompass.

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