I bet if I knew more about Lankan politics this would be incredibly interesting, I’m just not there yet. Every time the plot swung back towards earth though I’d have to grit my teeth.
I loved the world that was painted and the rules and loopholes. I found the magical realism to be the most accessible aspect of the book. However they aren’t the only ones after these elusive photos and many people are willing to kill for them, one of whom is probably also responsible for Maali’s death. Unwilling to depart without identifying his killer he tries to influence life on earth to lead them to the photographs that will make his death worth it. This year is the first time a book by the publisher has been longlisted for the prize. The story follows Maali who has died and finds himself in the afterlife. The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida is published by the independent press Sort of Books.
While I came in with some knowledge of the conflict in Sri Lanka I didn’t have nearly enough of a foundation to rest upon to actually enjoy this story. In addition to many characters, there’s a lot of terminology, warring factions, and side plots that I just couldn’t wrap my head around. Our ancestors have literally been demonised, says the creature. This was slow and complicated - a pretty deadly combination for me. This is an excerpt from the book The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka.
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