The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka: dignity and chance
The Novel Tea · Shruti Koti, Neha Ambati
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Show Notes
Neha and Shruti discuss The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a book that starts with the death of a photographer and follows him in the afterlife as he attempts to find his murderer and his missing photographs. We talk about the nature of death and the afterlife, and share historical context about the Sri Lankan Civil War. We also explore why people might be afraid to critize books, particularly works by marginalized communities.
Books mentioned & Shelf Discovery
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
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