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A review by piabo
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
A really wonderful book, one of my new favorites!
I found myself not being able to put it down, besides having other things to do and not wanting to read it in one go. And I did so much research on the side on Sri Lanka and its history. This book basically became my identity for the past week I read it.
I highly recommend! It might take a few minutes to get into it, the writing style is unique but really captivating (have you ever read a book in "you" form?) and witty and good. My curiosity was definitely engaged the entire time.
I did like that I had to go back and forth in the pages for the first half to re-read passages, it made me feel like a detective myself. And I am very glad I got the physical copy for that reason, although I might try to listen to the audiobook later.
This book is not just written great, and the story is interesting, it also teaches a lot about the Sri Lankan civil war. So anyone who wants to learn and have fun, here you go.
I found myself not being able to put it down, besides having other things to do and not wanting to read it in one go. And I did so much research on the side on Sri Lanka and its history. This book basically became my identity for the past week I read it.
I highly recommend! It might take a few minutes to get into it, the writing style is unique but really captivating (have you ever read a book in "you" form?) and witty and good. My curiosity was definitely engaged the entire time.
I did like that I had to go back and forth in the pages for the first half to re-read passages, it made me feel like a detective myself. And I am very glad I got the physical copy for that reason, although I might try to listen to the audiobook later.
This book is not just written great, and the story is interesting, it also teaches a lot about the Sri Lankan civil war. So anyone who wants to learn and have fun, here you go.