අත අත නෑර

by සුමිත්‍රා රාහුබද්ධ, Sumithra Rahubadda

Atha Atha Nara- අත අත නැර” is a sinhala novel written by prominent novelist Sumithra Rahubadda about two conjoin twin sisters "Manuri" and "Anuri." The story charmingly and alarmingly revels unusual life of conjoined twins. Aspiration of two girls to live life like ordinary humans. The obstacles of male dominance society towards woman ,Quest to find their father, how two girls find interest in dancing and find life though, fall in love and inspires to be athletes and historians. This story touches your heart and mind to rethink again about woman and disability.

The book follows their struggle as they face an unforgiving society that does not tolerate difference and uniqueness, where even their closest relatives shun them. We are provided with an intimate and interesting view of the duality and unity of their minds as they both love and fear the idea of being surgically separated someday.

338 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2012

Reviews

[Buddi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the best sinhala novels in 2013. The story of two conjoin twin girls. I personally like the narrative and how these two girls find life interesting.
This is simple translation from the first chapter. This is just before two girls start their performance on stage.

"We feel hopeful when golden sun prone to dark corner inviting gleaming stars to blossom, then crickets starts playing their romantic songs. It’s time for us to fly. We both can fly together."

"The applause came out from audience feel like competition. I can see some standing on their feet and clapping with glow of happiness in their smile. We make a bow to audience with our conjoin heads. They are still smiling."

Must read if you love sinhala novels.

[Dylan Zenith · Rating 5 out of 5]

උපුටා ගැනුම් බොහෝය . ඒ අතරින් ,
"අප සිරුරෙන් දෙබිඩි බව සැබෑය. නුඹ ? "

[Renuka Arampaththa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book which has the all qualities of an excellent novel. A very new theme with a specific knowledge in history and the society as well as the behavioral patterns of humans in the situations . This is not just a novel about conjoin twins only but this is a well written novel about human behavior which stands for double standards. May it be a king or the laborer. The so-called critics are not aware about the theme of this novel, they should read this carefully.

[Dini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book - in fact it's one of the best I've read for a while.

[Amith Jayasekara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great novel. This is a must read book for men.

[Suranka]

atha atha nara