A review by amandadevoursbooks
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Read this book for the books with lee book club on Fable. Maali is dead. He has 7 days to find out who killed him and show his photos to the public. He was a war photographer that worked for all sides during the unrest and violence in Sri Lanka in the 1980s. He's  a closeted gay man, who's lover is the kid of a powerful man and who cheated on his lover all the time. 

The book looks at the impact of violence and history. It touches on family, love, and friendship. It was a tragically beautiful read, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. 
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