Karunatilaka, Shehan - The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
Karunatilaka, Shehan - The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
ISBN: 9781914502071
Author: Shehan Karunatilaka
Genre: Magical Realism, Satire, Thriller
Pages: 320
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date: June 2022
Synopsis: Maali Almeida, a war photographer, finds himself in a purgatory-like afterlife after being killed in Sri Lanka's civil war. To escape this limbo, he must use his photographic skills to identify the culprits behind a murder and send the evidence to the right person. With only seven days and a series of increasingly bizarre challenges, Maali races against time to uncover the truth and find redemption.
Blurb: A darkly comic and thought-provoking novel that blends magical realism with political satire. With its sharp wit and unflinching portrayal of war's horrors, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida is a powerful exploration of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
LGBT Themes: While not central to the plot, the novel features a diverse cast of characters, including LGBTQ+ individuals, reflecting the complexity of Sri Lankan society.
Relevant Tags: magical realism, satire, thriller, war, photography, afterlife, identity, morality, Sri Lanka
Awards & Recognition:
- Winner of the Booker Prize 2022
