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astridandlouise's Reviews (665)
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don’t think I would’ve read this book had it not been long-listed for the Booker. Which is the beauty of literature prizes. This is the story of Maali Almeida in the afterlife trying to right his life’s wrongs, protect and direct his loved ones, recollect his death and wreak a little bit of havoc in the process.
Reading this was an investment of time and mental stamina for me. I didn’t know much about the factions (political, religious and racial) or history of Sri Lanka which meant I stumbled often trying to grasp and retain what I could as I read. Truly inventive and imaginative, also with mystery and humour. A very ambitious work and very deserving of its place on the 2022 Booker shortlist.
Reading this was an investment of time and mental stamina for me. I didn’t know much about the factions (political, religious and racial) or history of Sri Lanka which meant I stumbled often trying to grasp and retain what I could as I read. Truly inventive and imaginative, also with mystery and humour. A very ambitious work and very deserving of its place on the 2022 Booker shortlist.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced