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marissaheffler 's review for:
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
by Shehan Karunatilaka
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book took me a while to get into. There is a lot of reference to Sri Lankan context that was very unfamiliar, and the chapters are long which makes it hard to feel like you’re making progress.
However, once I got into the story it moved pretty quickly and was compelling. I did find myself skimming over some pieces and am sure I would get more on a second read or if I were more familiar with Sri Lankan culture.
(7hr 18min read)
However, once I got into the story it moved pretty quickly and was compelling. I did find myself skimming over some pieces and am sure I would get more on a second read or if I were more familiar with Sri Lankan culture.
(7hr 18min read)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Homophobia, Suicide, Violence, Police brutality, Car accident, Murder, War, Classism