With his book, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Shehan Karunatilaka is now the second Sri Lankan author to win the Booker Prize. This metaphysical thriller explores the horrors of civil war Sri Lanka, but also tenderness, love, and loyalty. Judges said of this winning book…“This is Sri Lankan history as whodunnit, thriller, and existential fable.” At TheBookerPrizes.com, Writer’s Relief also learned that Karunatilaka is not only one of Sri Lanka’s foremost authors—he’s also written rock songs and screenplays, and played guitar in a band!
You can read more about the 2022 Booker Prize-winning book and author here.
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