The Lightly Literary Podcast

This week, Travis and Amanda recommend THE SEVEN MOONS OF MAALI ALMEIDA, a truly bold genre-bending novel by Shehan Karunatilaka. It's cynical and sharp protagonist, a war photographer, attempts to carry this book on his seemingly nihilistic shoulders - but will the book's bold choices and structure let him succeed? Our verdict: sometimes! It's got satisfying elements of noir, murder mystery, social satire, and existential meditation - so, you know, fairly light beach reading. Come with us on a journey to the Sri Lankan afterlife.