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In this novel, Karunatilaka delves into the afterlife of a photojournalist in a fantastical, yet politically charged, narrative that raises profound questions about life, death, and the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of his works, categorized under General Fiction, highlights his flair for merging humour with insightful social commentary, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking journey. Immerse yourself in the inventive and powerful storytelling of Shehan Karunatilaka and experience unparalleled literary prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinaman-by-shehan-karunatilaka-9780099555681","title":"Chinaman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Booker prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Moons of Maali Almeida\u003c\/i\u003e – a rumbustuous, brilliant novel about Sri Lanka, cricket and the search for a legendary sportsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA crazy ambidextrous delight\u003c\/em\u003e – Michael Ondaatje\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBristling with energy and confidence\u003c\/em\u003e – Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpellbinding\u003c\/em\u003e – Mohammed Hanif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blazing debut novel by the Booker prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Moons of Maali Almeida\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere is Pradeep S. 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Maali Almeida, war photographer, gambler and closet gay, 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. At a time 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut even in the afterlife, time is running out for Maali. 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