About the Author
Shehan Karunatilaka
ISBN 9780143450443
Rs. 880
Penguin Books
Chinaman
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy literary fiction with a sports backdrop
In Shehan Karunatilaka's 'Chinaman,' a mystery unfolds around the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Pradeep Mathew. After 64 years of dedicated cricket spectating and arrack consumption, the ailing sports journalist WG Karunasena embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about Mathew's controversial career and sudden disappearance, sifting through conflicting accounts of his brilliance, arrogance, match-fixing allegations, and ethnic discrimination.Why You Should Read? Delves into a captivating mystery surrounding a celebrated and enigmatic Sri Lankan cricketer. Explores themes of memory, identity, history, and the passionate world of sports through a unique narrative voice. Offers a humorous and poignant look at Sri Lankan society and its obsession with cricket. Engaging and accessible, even for readers with no prior knowledge or interest in cricket.
Highlights
- Mystery around legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Pradeep Mathew
- Narrated by WG Karunasena, a 64-year-old sports journalist
- Explores match-fixing allegations and ethnic discrimination
- Humorous and poignant look at Sri Lankan society and cricket
- Accessible to readers unfamiliar with cricket
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It's about a sports journalist's quest to uncover the truth about a legendary cricketer's controversial career and disappearance.
Who is the main character?
WG Karunasena, an ailing sports journalist who has spent 64 years watching cricket and drinking arrack.
Does it focus only on cricket?
No, it also explores themes like memory, identity, and Sri Lankan society, making it engaging even for non-cricket fans.
Is it humorous?
Yes, the narrative voice offers a humorous and poignant look at Sri Lankan society and its cricket obsession.