We've read them all, and we think these are great paperbacks to share with friends and discuss.
For all of you who have hesitated at tackling The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, I’m here to tell you that it’s completely worth it. Don’t be afraid of the story being told in second person; after a while you won’t even notice. And if magical realism scares you, it’s time to face your fears. Once you start reading, you’ll completely accept that the afterlife features a purgatory that’s like a waiting room at the DMV. And why wouldn’t you have one week to figure out your cause of death so that you can go to the next place? It’s like Salman Rushdie and Michael Ondaatje collaborated on writing The Good Place. Plus like the best fiction, Karunatilaka’s opus will help you understand Sri Lanka better than any dry history. Amazing!
