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joannasomasundaram 's review for:
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
by Shehan Karunatilaka
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Beautifully written. Shehan Karunathilaka takes you on a journey through the eyes of a dead journalist as he navigates the afterlife during the civil war in Sri Lanka. This book masterfully illustrates the struggle of the Sri Lankan working class during an era of rampant corruption through humour and wit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood, Car accident, Alcohol