Shehan Karunatilaka je autorom, ktorého tvorba sa vyznačuje rozmanitosťou žánrov a štýlov. Jeho písanie siaha od reklamných textov a textov piesní až po cestopisné poviedky a hudobnú tvorbu. Toto debutové dielo predstavuje jeho vstup do sveta románov, kde skúma jedinečné literárne obzory.
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.
Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida—war photographer, gambler, and closet queen—has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the serene Beira Lake and he has no idea who killed him. In a country where scores are settled by death squads, suicide bombers, and hired goons, the list of suspects is depressingly long, as the ghouls and ghosts with grudges who cluster round can attest. But even in the afterlife, time is running out for Maali. He has seven moons to contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to the photos that will rock Sri Lanka. Ten years after his prize-winning novel Chinaman established him as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost authors, Shehan Karunatilaka is back with a “thrilling satire (Economist) and rip-roaring state-of-the-nation epic that offers equal parts mordant wit and disturbing, profound truths.
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.