Michael Ondaatje's Anil’s Ghost is a haunting and eloquent novel that delves into the brutal civil conflict in Sri Lanka through the perspective of Anil Tissera, a forensic anthropologist returning to her homeland to investigate political murders. The narrative weaves a poignant exploration of identity, truth, and the search for justice amidst violence and repression. Ondaatje’s prose is both lyrical and precise, illuminating the complexity of human suffering and the resilience of memory. The novel’s atmospheric storytelling and richly drawn characters reveal the haunting aftermath of war, making Anil’s Ghost a profound meditation on history, loss, and reconciliation.
Michael Ondaatje's Anil’s Ghost is a haunting and eloquent novel that delves into the brutal civil conflict in Sri Lanka through the perspective of Anil Tissera, a forensic anthropologist returning to her homeland to investigate political murders. The narrative weaves a poignant exploration of identity, truth, and the search for justice amidst violence and repression. Ondaatje’s prose is both lyrical and precise, illuminating the complexity of human suffering and the resilience of memory. The novel’s atmospheric storytelling and richly drawn characters reveal the haunting aftermath of war, making Anil’s Ghost a profound meditation on history, loss, and reconciliation.
Picador 2001 paperback, copy has some slight foxing to pages otherwise is clean internally/externally
