The Shape Of The Beast

"I am not an institution-builder. I’m a writer. I am a citizen. That’s all."

In The Shape Of The Beast, Arundhati Roy steps into a rare format—conversation. Across a series of compelling interviews, she opens up about her views on global capitalism, terrorism, nationalism, democracy, Kashmir, the Maoist movement, and the role of a public intellectual. What emerges is not just an author answering questions—it's a fierce thinker dissecting the shape of modern power.

These conversations span years and issues but carry one heartbeat: a demand for justice. Roy doesn’t mince words. Whether she’s talking about the Gujarat riots, the invasion of Iraq, the corporate plunder of natural resources, or the silencing of dissent in India—she brings fire, clarity, and moral force to every topic. She connects the dots between seemingly isolated events, showing readers how the shape of injustice is systemic and global.

This book also reveals the vulnerability and strength behind her public voice. Roy discusses the backlash, surveillance, and hostility she faces, not just from the state but from mainstream society. Yet she remains unwavering—committed to truth, to storytelling, and to resistance.

The Shape Of The Beast is a mirror held up to modern society—one that forces readers to ask hard questions. What are we complicit in? What do we choose to ignore? What does silence cost?

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