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Book Review of Anil's Ghost

Anil's Ghost
Anil's Ghost
Author: Michael Ondaatje
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


The cover says that this book is about Anil Tissera but I think that it's really about four people - Anil; Sarath, a fellow scientist; Sarath's brother, Gamini, a physician; and Ananda, an artist. The book focuses on how the conflict in Sri Lanka affects these four characters and probably, how Anil's values and beliefs affect the others both directly and indirectly. It's realistic, sad at times and stimulating, too. How do four people deal with such tragedy? Who chooses to challenge the powers in charge? Who wins? Who loses? It's an interesting journey to find the answers.