The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

Shehan Karunatilaka

fiction lgbtqia+ literary adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

400 pages | first published 2022

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Colombo, 1989. Maali Almeida, war photographer, gambler and closet queen, has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the serene Beira lake and he has no idea who killed him. In a country where ...
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Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
reflective 57%
challenging 56%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 47%
emotional 42%
funny 39%
sad 33%
informative 26%
tense 26%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 24%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 24% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.15

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