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A review by chrisiant
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It took me several false starts, but once I was in I was hooked. Vivid sensory descriptions of Sri Lanka and all its ghosts, and lots of intrigue, corruption, suffering and striving for redemption. It’s a wild ride.
Graphic: Torture and War
Moderate: Body horror, Homophobia, Suicide, and Violence