A review by lynnenad
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

A booker prize winner. Written in the second person which is hard to read (and must be very hard to write). Told from the POV of a dead person who has seven moons (seven days) to reconcile his worldly issues before committing to either the Light, or working for demons, of remaining in limbo. I learned a lot about Sri Lankan wars and crimes. There was a reasonable amount of action. It is a sophisticated book. Not sure I liked it. 
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