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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
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Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida, war photographer, gambler and closet gay, has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the serene Beira Lake and he has no idea who killed him. At a time where scores are settled by death squads, suicide bombers and hired goons, the list of suspects is depressingly long, as the ghouls and ghosts with grudges who cluster round can attest.
But even in the afterlife, time is running out for Maali. He has seven moons to try and contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to a hidden cache of photos that will rock Sri Lanka.
Ten years after his prize-winning novel Chinaman established him as one of Sri Lanka's foremost authors, Karunatilaka is back with a rip-roaring epic, full of mordant wit and disturbing truths.
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Darkly humorous Sri Lankan civil war thriller with vivid characters.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in stories that blend dark humor, political insight, and compelling characters, this book might be just what you need. It offers a wild ride through a turbulent period in Sri Lanka’s history, with a protagonist whose journey from the afterlife highlights the chaos and tragedy of civil war. Fans of sharp satire and thoughtful storytelling will find plenty to admire here.