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The Legend of Pradeep Mathew

The Legend of Pradeep Mathew

by Shehan Karunatilaka

  • LITERATURE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 397 PAGES

An idiosyncratic tale that follows an embittered, old Sri Lankan sports writer's search for legendary cricket bowler Pradeep Mathew. A comic novel with a serious undertone, the narrator's quest leads him through the country's seedy underbelly where he uncovers a Tamil Tiger warlord, and strange truths about his beloved homeland.  (SRL29, $16.00)

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