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 169
... What's the matter with you , aththan ? ' Uncle Gnanam bit out the aththan as though to address my father as brother - in - law was itself a mat- ter of shame . ' What's happened to all your principles ? ' ' Principles , principles . What ...
... What's the matter with you , aththan ? ' Uncle Gnanam bit out the aththan as though to address my father as brother - in - law was itself a mat- ter of shame . ' What's happened to all your principles ? ' ' Principles , principles . What ...
Page 266
... what's wrong with it ? ' ' It's tough and it's going to take hours to cook , and I haven't got much firewood left , ' Sellamma laid out her complaints . ' It's still mutton , isn't it ? ' Sanji said defensively . He had sent his last ...
... what's wrong with it ? ' ' It's tough and it's going to take hours to cook , and I haven't got much firewood left , ' Sellamma laid out her complaints . ' It's still mutton , isn't it ? ' Sanji said defensively . He had sent his last ...
Page 333
... what's happening in your part of the world before you go to bed . And you , Yogi , had better tell me about what you young fellows are up to in town . ' ' There's not much to say , really , ' Vijay began , but at the end of two hours he ...
... what's happening in your part of the world before you go to bed . And you , Yogi , had better tell me about what you young fellows are up to in town . ' ' There's not much to say , really , ' Vijay began , but at the end of two hours he ...
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