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Description edit
Michael Ondaatje gives us a work displaying all the richness of imagery and language and the piercing emotional truth that we have come to know as the hallmarks of his writing. Anil’s Ghost transports us to Sri Lanka, a country steeped in centuries of tradition, now forced into the late... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Sarath: Anthropologist assigned to work with Anil on her project.
- Anil: Heroine of the book. Forensic pathologist who has spent many years abroad and decides to come home for a project relating to human rights in her home country.
- Gamini: Doctor and Sarath's brother
- Palipana: Add a description of this character.
- Ananda
- Cullis: Past love interest of Anil
- Gunesena
- Lalitha
- Leaf: Friend of Anil
First Sentence edit
She arrived in early March, the plane landing at Katunayake airport before the dawn.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 7 of 19 in Giller Winner. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Michael Ondaatje (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0-375-41053-8
Page Count: 312
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0-375-41053-8
Page Count: 312
Awards edit
- Kiriyama Prize
- Giller Prize (2000)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR9199.3.O5 A84 2000
- Dewey: 813.54
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