A review by sahanasri
A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam

challenging reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book details a beautiful and reflective journey north through Sri Lanka. The descriptions of Sri Lanka are gorgeous and transported me as I read (and now I’d love to visit). The main character reflects a lot on his life and stories he’s read/watched on his journey to a funeral, which feels very meditative and helped me to reflect on many key experiences in my own life. I loved how lush the descriptive writing is, even though it can be a bit lengthy at times, as well as the motifs of time = water, vision, and grief.
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