This book as a "after death" tale was gripping and very unique. I was hooked from the first chapter and it was amazing how deftly Karunatilaka turned my initial interest in how the main character died into more compelling intrigue as the book continued. I appreciated how much I learned about a culture and history I knew shamefully little about before reading. The discussions around power, lgbtq+ matters, and patriarchy were profound and interesting. 

I would recommend this book to anyone who has the stomach for some mildly graphic descriptions of gore and the effects of war. 

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