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Funny Boy
"Funny Boy" by Shyam Selvadurai is a compelling coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka's escalating civil tensions in the 1980s. Through the eyes of Arjie, a young Tamil boy grappling with his sexual i… see more

Running in the Family
"Running in the Family" by Michael Ondaatje is a vivid, lyrical exploration of family history and the complex tapestry of Sri Lankan society. Through a blend of memoir, history, and imaginative re-construction, Ondaatje… see more

This Divided Island
"This Divided Island: Stories from the Sri Lankan War" by Samanth Subramanian is an enlightening and poignant account of the brutal civil war that ravaged Sri Lanka, a beautiful island nation with a complex social tapest… see more
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