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A review by natyourusual_
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s starts off really slow, but as more moons pass the story truly goes somewhere else. I enjoyed the commentary it made about life and violence and self. If you hate the first two moons, just know it gets better in the second half. Check the trigger warnings before you read!!
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Addiction, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Confinement and Colonisation