• The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka: dignity and chance

  • Nov 27 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka: dignity and chance

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  • Neha and Shruti discuss The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a book that starts with the death of a photographer and follows him in the afterlife as he attempts to find his murderer and his missing photographs. We talk about the nature of death and the afterlife, and share historical context about the Sri Lankan Civil War. We also explore why people might be afraid to critize books, particularly works by marginalized communities.


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    The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

    Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut


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