A review by thimantha
Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew by Shehan Karunatilaka

5.0

A journey through the life of a has-been (never-was?) sports journalist in Sri Lanka, capturing the essence of the lives of average Sri Lankans. Don't mistake this for a sports novel. It's not. It's about Sri Lanka; the beautiful island, the people, the passion, the corruption, the gambling and much more. It's a social commentary about the struggles and the pleasures of the people of this island.

Written in short bursts, taking place in times ranging from the 80s to the 2000s, in no specific order, Shehan takes us through a story which keeps the reader hooked right until the last page.

A very original, must read!!