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A review by jeremynelson0899
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I spent all of October reading nothing, as I wanted nothing to do with reading after a year of it being as forced as a laugh at awkward family reunions.
However, what a book to start off my reading again with! A fantastic plot, complicated and well-described, characters who are both unlikeable and tangible, with beautifully floral language to describe it all.
Having said this, there were two things I disliked- one was the grammatical mistakes (such as 'a room with a massive windows') and that the character of DD was a bit of a dick through the whole thing? I thought he loved Maali? And the fact nothing between them was resolved in the end left me with a feeling that something was lacking. I wanted more in that area.
Other than that, highly recommended. One of this year's best, certainly!
However, what a book to start off my reading again with! A fantastic plot, complicated and well-described, characters who are both unlikeable and tangible, with beautifully floral language to describe it all.
Having said this, there were two things I disliked- one was the grammatical mistakes (such as 'a room with a massive windows') and that the character of DD was a bit of a dick through the whole thing? I thought he loved Maali? And the fact nothing between them was resolved in the end left me with a feeling that something was lacking. I wanted more in that area.
Other than that, highly recommended. One of this year's best, certainly!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, and Homophobia