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Chinaman: The Legend Of Pradeep Mathew (2000)

by Shehan Karunatilaka(Favorite Author)

4.14 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

9555236003 (ISBN13: 9789555236003)

languge

English

genre

Humor

review 1: This book is very much outside of my usual genre, as I have little interest in sports and know nothing about cricket, but something about the concept intrigued me. The story is centered around W.G. Karunasena's quest to learn what has become of Pradeep Mathew who, though arguably the finest cricket player in Sri Lankan history, has been largely forgotten. Understandably, this book is very heavy in cricket-related content, but it is so much more than a book about cricket. W.G.'s meandering narrative is really the story of a marriage and a family, of friends, of the narrator's battle with alcohol, and of a nation in crisis. This book has a great deal of humor, yet there are moments that are so very poignant. This would easily have been a four-star read for me if I under... morestood cricket or knew anything about Sri Lankan politics. However, my own ignorance of these topics made the book difficult to follow at times, especially when combined with the meandering style. Overall, though, an enjoyable and at times very beautiful read.
review 2: Brilliant. This book had been languishing on my bedside table for nearly two years. I feel foolish for not having started it sooner so I could have spread the good word sooner. Hate cricket, but this made me interested in the game, which is saying something. More to the point, it's not really a sport book. It's more about a man with an obsession and who. ultimately is let down in almost every aspect of his life by his excessive drinking. less

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