The Legend of Pradeep Matthew
Author(s): KARUNATILAKA SHEHAN
"A crazy ambidextrous delight. A drunk and totally unreliable narrator runs alongside the reader insisting him or her into the great fictional possibilities of cricket."--Michael Ondaatje Aging sportswriter W.G. Karunasena's liver is shot. Years of drinking have seen to that. As his health fades, he embarks with his friend Ari on a madcap search for legendary cricket bowler Pradeep Mathew. En route they discover a mysterious six-fingered coach, a Tamil Tiger warlord, and startling truths about their beloved sport and country. A prizewinner in Sri Lanka, and a sensation in India and Britain, "The Legend of Pradeep Mathew" is a nimble and original debut that blends cricket and the history of modern Sri Lanka into a vivid and comedic swirl.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Graywolf Press,U.S.
- : Graywolf Press,U.S.
- : 08 May 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : KARUNATILAKA SHEHAN
- : Paperback / softback
- : 397