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The legend of Pradeep Mathew

The legend of Pradeep Mathew

a novel
Literary Fiction
Pages
397
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

An aging sportswriter, W.G. Karunasena, faces declining health and embarks on a desperate quest to find the missing, legendary cricketer Pradeep Mathew. His search leads him through unexpected encounters, revealing unsettling truths about his country and the sport he loves. This journey forces him to confront his own past and the legacy of a forgotten hero.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicMysteriousThought-Provoking
QuestRedemption Arc

Genres

Literary Fiction

About the author

S
Shehan Karunatilaka

Shehan Karunatilaka is a Sri Lankan author who won the Booker Prize for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. He writes dark comedies and satires that deal with the history and politics of Sri Lanka. His other work includes the award-winning cricket novel Chinaman.

Characters

W.G. KarunasenaProtagonist
Pradeep MathewSupporting
All characters in The legend of Pradeep Mathew