The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

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Set in war-torn Colombo in 1990, Samanth Subramanian Karunatilaka’s novel unfolds around Maali Almeida, a war photographer with a secret identity. Found dead in a celestial visa office, his dismembered body sinks into Beira Lake. Amidst a backdrop of death squads and chaos, the narrative explores Maali’s complex life. With suspects including ghouls and ghosts, the story takes a mysterious turn, revealing shocking truths about Sri Lanka through a cache of photos. The novel is a gripping exploration of life, death, and the quest for truth in a city ravaged by conflict.