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The Maze
A spirited young woman caught up in a traumatic marriage to an uncompromising husband meets by chance a youthful Marxist leader whose idealism attracts her to his political leading to a strong emotional bond.
The eventful era in the pre-independent Ceylon provides the exciting backdrop for The Maze.
The eventful era in the pre-independent Ceylon provides the exciting backdrop for The Maze.
167 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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June 29, 2012
What a mess! I just never know why some Sri Lankan writers cannot find an interesting story, it's depressing, really I'd have stop reading this book if it wasn't for my intense need to finish every book I start.
The story-line is dull and lifeless and the characters are so unconvincing, the author doesn't show them enough. This is "told" most the time to the readers and it's boring and it's funny how this managed to end up winning 'The National Literary Award'. I feel it must be biased for the underlined political/social issue, because the story is, I don't know one of those book you want to throw out of your window. I'd have given it just 1 star but the language is good so settled with 2 stars, finally.
This book is the exact reason why writers should move out of the pre-independent era, stop writing about Ceylon and start writing about Sri Lanka, and more contemporary issues please! The whole over-done patriotism is making me tired. I wouldn't recommend unless you are a die-hard fan of Sri Lankan writing, despite the condition of the story.
The story-line is dull and lifeless and the characters are so unconvincing, the author doesn't show them enough. This is "told" most the time to the readers and it's boring and it's funny how this managed to end up winning 'The National Literary Award'. I feel it must be biased for the underlined political/social issue, because the story is, I don't know one of those book you want to throw out of your window. I'd have given it just 1 star but the language is good so settled with 2 stars, finally.
This book is the exact reason why writers should move out of the pre-independent era, stop writing about Ceylon and start writing about Sri Lanka, and more contemporary issues please! The whole over-done patriotism is making me tired. I wouldn't recommend unless you are a die-hard fan of Sri Lankan writing, despite the condition of the story.
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