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Winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize* Winner of the $50,000 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature ** A Publishers Weekly 'First Fiction' Pick for Spring 2012 *'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 OndaatjeAging 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 sixfingered 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 by Shehan Karunatilaka is a nimble and original debut that blends cricket and the history of modern Sri Lanka into a vivid and comedic swirl.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Legend of Pradeep Mathew'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of cricket intertwined with the history and culture of modern Sri Lanka, portrayed through the lens of a flawed yet engaging narrator.
- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: The author of 'The Legend of Pradeep Mathew' is Shehan Karunatilaka.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of 'The Legend of Pradeep Mathew' is Literary Fiction.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 414 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Legend of Pradeep Mathew' published? A: The novel was published on May 8, 2015.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, 'The Legend of Pradeep Mathew' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What accolades has 'The Legend of Pradeep Mathew' received? A: The book has won the Commonwealth Book Prize and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, among other accolades.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrator's perspective? A: Readers can expect a humorous and unpredictable perspective from the narrator, who is described as a drunk and unreliable character.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of cricket? A: Yes, fans of cricket are likely to enjoy the novel as it intricately blends themes of the sport with personal and cultural stories.