Shehan Karunatilaka is een auteur wiens werk wordt gekenmerkt door een verscheidenheid aan genres en stijlen. Zijn schrijven omvat advertenties, rocknummers, reisverhalen en baslijnen. Deze debuutroman markeert zijn intrede in langere verhalende vormen, waarin hij unieke literaire gebieden verkent.
Originally published as "Chats with the Dead," this book delves into conversations with the deceased, exploring themes of mortality and the afterlife. It offers a unique perspective on life and death, blending personal anecdotes with philosophical reflections. The narrative invites readers to contemplate their own beliefs and the mysteries surrounding existence beyond the grave.
Winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize * Winner of the $50,000 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature * * A Publishers Weekly "First Fiction" Pick for Spring 2012 * "A crazy ambidextrous delight. A drunk and totally unreliable narrator runs alongside the reader insisting him or her into the great fictional possibilities of cricket."--Michael Ondaatje Aging sportswriter W.G. Karunasena's liver is shot. Years of drinking have seen to that. As his health fades, he embarks with his friend Ari on a madcap search for legendary cricket bowler Pradeep Mathew. En route they discover a mysterious six-fingered coach, a Tamil Tiger warlord, and startling truths about their beloved sport and country. A prizewinner in Sri Lanka, and a sensation in India and Britain, The Legend of Pradeep Mathew by Shehan Karunatilaka is a nimble and original debut that blends cricket and the history of modern Sri Lanka into a vivid and comedic swirl.
Where is Pradeep S. will spend his final months drinking arrack, making his wife unhappy, ignoring his son and tracking down the mysterious Pradeep. On his quest he will also uncover a coach with six fingers, a secret bunker below a famous stadium, a Tamil Tiger warlord, and startling truths about Sri Lanka, cricket and himself.
An epic, searing satire by Sri Lanka's coolest author.
Some remember his impressive career stats ... others recall his on-field arrogance. Some say he fixed matches . . . others say he was dropped for being Tamil! Who exactly was Pradeep Mathew? And what became of him? WG Karunasena, a man who spent 64 years drinking arrack and watching cricket decides to find out ...If you have never seen a cricket match; or if you have and it has made you snore ...If you can’t understand why anyone would watch, let alone obsess over this dull game ...... then this IS the book for you
This upcoming literary fiction promises to deliver an exciting and intriguing narrative that will captivate readers. With its fresh perspective and engaging storytelling, it aims to explore complex themes and characters, making it a highly anticipated addition to the genre. The book is set to offer a unique reading experience, inviting readers into a world filled with depth and intrigue.