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floreciendo 's review for:
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
by Shehan Karunatilaka
challenging
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
I was surprised by how little I enjoyed this book. It was a big jumble of a story, which I don't normally mind, except there were some inconsistencies early on that made me not trust the writer. Ultimately, though, it came down to not caring enough about any of the characters, none of which were developed in depth. There was a particular emotional detachment in the protagonist/narrator that left me quite cold — which is saying a lot, considering the brutal setting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Homophobia, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, War
Takes place during a brutal civil war