When Memory DiesA powerful three-generational saga of a Sri Lankan family's search for coherence and continuity in a country broken by colonial occupation and riven by ethnic wars. Winner of the Sagittarius Prize. Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize |
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Page 328
... Devi was shaking him by the shoulder . The old man grunted and took the cup from her hand . He must have fallen ... Devi , ' he called , ' where's Ravi ? What's happened ? Is anything the matter ? Who was it - ' ' No , no , father , it ...
... Devi was shaking him by the shoulder . The old man grunted and took the cup from her hand . He must have fallen ... Devi , ' he called , ' where's Ravi ? What's happened ? Is anything the matter ? Who was it - ' ' No , no , father , it ...
Page 333
... Devi had set before them . ' Yes , grandfather . I've got to get back to work on Monday . I am sor- ry , but the next time I come - ' ' Hmm , yes , next time . In that case , you had better bring me up to date on what's happening in ...
... Devi had set before them . ' Yes , grandfather . I've got to get back to work on Monday . I am sor- ry , but the next time I come - ' ' Hmm , yes , next time . In that case , you had better bring me up to date on what's happening in ...
Page 338
... Devi emerged from the kitchen . ' Thangachi , ' he said and brought the palms of his hands together in respectful greeting . ' Where is Ravi ? ' he completed his question , con- cealing his notebook from Devi . ' Where do you think he ...
... Devi emerged from the kitchen . ' Thangachi , ' he said and brought the palms of his hands together in respectful greeting . ' Where is Ravi ? ' he completed his question , con- cealing his notebook from Devi . ' Where do you think he ...
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