Shehan Karunatilaka
Chinaman
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099555681
- author:
- Shehan Karunatilaka
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Modern fiction, Fiction / General, General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew is a debut novel that blends sports, family life and literary fiction to create a unique narrative. Set in Sri Lanka, the story follows W.G. Karunasena, a retired sportswriter, as he searches for his old friend Pradeep S. Mathew, a talented spin bowler.
As W.G. delves deeper into Pradeep's past, he uncovers a complex web of secrets and truths about Sri Lanka, cricket, and himself. Along the way, he encounters an array of characters, including a coach with six fingers and a Tamil Tiger warlord, each adding to the story's richness and depth.
This Booker Prize-winning novel is a spellbinding tale that explores the human condition through the lens of sports and family life. With its unique blend of genres and vivid storytelling, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew is a compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction and international sports.