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ndandy 's review for:
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
by Shehan Karunatilaka
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book sucked me in almost immediately. Unfortunately, it does lose momentum in the second half and I was having trouble paying attention by the end. It would have benefitting from some heavy trimming.
It is beautifully written though. I thought the second-person perspective might be jarring but I was wrong - it feels so right for this story. Even with the fantastical concept, this is also really strong historical fiction, as the historical context is woven in so well.
It is beautifully written though. I thought the second-person perspective might be jarring but I was wrong - it feels so right for this story. Even with the fantastical concept, this is also really strong historical fiction, as the historical context is woven in so well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, War
Moderate: Body horror, Genocide, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality