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A review by drapetomaniac
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
First, getting a bit of context about the Sri Lankan civil war is essential to fully understand what is going on.
As for the actual review, while the book started out a bit slow, it picked up and quickly became difficult to put down. Trying to guess if Maali will side with Sena or Dr Ranee is something on your mind throughout the book, and each new piece of information is unexpected yet cohesive. Karunatikala’s interpretation of the afterlife is well-developed and interesting and offers insight on how those who are dead continue to influence people who are still living.
Overall, it’s a fantastic read.
As for the actual review, while the book started out a bit slow, it picked up and quickly became difficult to put down. Trying to guess if Maali will side with Sena or Dr Ranee is something on your mind throughout the book, and each new piece of information is unexpected yet cohesive. Karunatikala’s interpretation of the afterlife is well-developed and interesting and offers insight on how those who are dead continue to influence people who are still living.
Overall, it’s a fantastic read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Police brutality, and War
Moderate: Gore, Suicide, and Torture
Minor: Drug use and Car accident