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Loyal Stalkers
‘One of the island's greatest chroniclers … These are stories both sordid and sweet that gathered together pack a hefty punch’
Nayomi Munaweera
In a private room sheltered from the Colombo riots, a seventeen-year-old girl gives birth to a hatechild. At a city gym, an introverted fitness instructor obsesses over his unattainable client. Inside an untended guest-house room, an adolescent cricket champ is caught unawares by his coach’s violent fury. By a rain-drenched gravesite, a special-needs teacher confides in a stranger.
Edgy yet tender, racy yet warm, these interlinked stories take us into the unfamiliar everyday of Sri Lankan living, where smugglers, waiters, single moms and cheaters cross paths as they attempt to negotiate a web of shock, subterfuge and irony.
A collection of infinite brio and charm, this is Chhimi Tenduf-La at his inventive best.
‘Sardonic, hard-boiled, achingly vulnerable … a book about love, lust and loss meeting in headlong collision’
Sandip Roy
‘Positively, wonderfully, chilling’
Prajwal Parajuly
Nayomi Munaweera
In a private room sheltered from the Colombo riots, a seventeen-year-old girl gives birth to a hatechild. At a city gym, an introverted fitness instructor obsesses over his unattainable client. Inside an untended guest-house room, an adolescent cricket champ is caught unawares by his coach’s violent fury. By a rain-drenched gravesite, a special-needs teacher confides in a stranger.
Edgy yet tender, racy yet warm, these interlinked stories take us into the unfamiliar everyday of Sri Lankan living, where smugglers, waiters, single moms and cheaters cross paths as they attempt to negotiate a web of shock, subterfuge and irony.
A collection of infinite brio and charm, this is Chhimi Tenduf-La at his inventive best.
‘Sardonic, hard-boiled, achingly vulnerable … a book about love, lust and loss meeting in headlong collision’
Sandip Roy
‘Positively, wonderfully, chilling’
Prajwal Parajuly
240 pages, Paperback
First published May 17, 2017
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About the author
Chhimi Tenduf-La
4 books76 followersChhimi Tenduf-La is half English, half Tibetan and lives in Sri Lanka. Educated at Eton and Durham, he was brought up in Hong Kong, London, Delhi and Colombo. He has had four novels published by the Indian arms of Hachette, Pan Macmillan, and HarperCollins.
'A unique writer…a brilliant collection..’ India Today
'...a fresh and promising new voice on the literary landscape.' New India Express
‘....rapid paced ride…a terrific read.’ Deccan Herald.
'...a memorable and enjoyable work from this talented writer.' Kirkus
'…a masterly evocation of all that is twisted, ominous and terrifying.' Hindustan Times
'A unique writer…a brilliant collection..’ India Today
'...a fresh and promising new voice on the literary landscape.' New India Express
‘....rapid paced ride…a terrific read.’ Deccan Herald.
'...a memorable and enjoyable work from this talented writer.' Kirkus
'…a masterly evocation of all that is twisted, ominous and terrifying.' Hindustan Times
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June 11, 2017
This is a collection of 15 interconnected stories and i ended up creating a flowchart figuring who is connected to whom and how.Individual stories are also strong and have lot to say and once you figure out the entire pattern it is a well written novel.Strong characters,diversified plots and strong island touch presents a dark and witty collection.
Starting from cricket,parenting,childhood-adulthood,rich-poor to loss,love and desperation make it a good read.It is not only the themes or the characters but also the sequence; how they emerge and how they take you to the ride shows the author's style of story telling.Ordinary,everyday topic has been picked and turned into something that fascinates you and keeps you engrossed.
P.S- Still nothing like Amazing Racist.IMHO
Starting from cricket,parenting,childhood-adulthood,rich-poor to loss,love and desperation make it a good read.It is not only the themes or the characters but also the sequence; how they emerge and how they take you to the ride shows the author's style of story telling.Ordinary,everyday topic has been picked and turned into something that fascinates you and keeps you engrossed.
P.S- Still nothing like Amazing Racist.IMHO
June 21, 2017
Loyal Stalkers by Chhimi Tenduf-La paints vignettes of Sri Lanka in a series of heartwarming short stories, written with insight and sensitivity.
October 16, 2017
Indeed wonderful. Amazing cover design and print. Loved that. Font amazing. Reader’s friendly book basically. It consists of series of short stories basically srilankan background. I found the plots of stories very different yet amazing. And clearly 5/5 I can give for the writing style of author. Indeed amazingly written. Must read.
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September 14, 2018
Beyond good and evil on Colombo streets
This being a short story collection, I started with the last story, titled ‘Balls’, finished it in one sitting and was blown away. A ‘coming out’ story of a high school kid, Tenduf-la handles the narrative with such light touches and with such humour that it must be read to be believed. There are usual bigotry and homophobia, coupled with peer pressure and twitter-bullying. Yet, Tenduf-la’s young protagonist remains confident about his sexuality and of course, he is rewarded for his tenacity in one of the most heart-warming ending I have read in a long time. Tenduf-la’s take here is modern and pragmatic, as opposed to, say, Shyam Selvadurai’s Funny Boy, a queer coming-of-age story steeped in trauma.
So I started reading Loyal Stalkers, a collection of 15 short stories by Sri Lanka-based author Chhimi Tenduf-la, with extra-excitement. Set in Colombo suburbs, the stories are loosely connected in the sense that the narrator of one story may appear as a minor character in another. This conceit itself is not new, but how Tenduf-la uses it to add depth of his characters is extraordinary.
Take, for example, the title story, where Chin-up Channa, a buff gym instructor with severe speech impediments as regards to opposite sex, falls in love with a young divorcee with a child. He talks to her in his imagination and come to accept all her reactions as consent to his overtures. Soon he invades her home, sleeping under her bed, taking care of her baby and cleaning up the leftover biryani. The story ends with a terrifying implication and a looming threat, and it is likely to gross out an average politically correct reader. However, Tenduf-la undercuts the morality of it by making Chin-up Channa a first-person narrator and as a result despite his unethical actions, we remain largely empathetic towards him. If this was not enough, the author gives us a back story for his protagonist in another story involving a religious leader cum local gangster.
I was looking for a series of idealised narratives on individual identity, but Tenduf-la gives me something more, a series of complex characters beyond the confines of good and evil, living their life the only way they can, not always happy but always without regret. And suddenly the oxymoronic title of the book begins to make sense. In Tenduf-la’s Colombo, two polar opposites can cohabit and make up a colourful narrative.
This tenuous thread that runs though all the 15 stories of the collection, some absolutely macabre, like the story of a 17-year-old mother and the story of a woman chased by man with devil mask tattoo after a one night stand and some absolutely heartbreaking, like the story titled ‘Loveable Idiot.’
If you thought this wide variety would make the book tonally inconsistent, Tenduf-la makes up for it with his informal, chatty and often brazen storytelling, which is at once real and funny. He is not afraid to peer into the darkest of human experiences and always returns with a witty quip. This clear-eyed look at the complexity of human experience makes Chhimi Tenduf-la’s Loyal Stalkers a book to be read and remembered.
{The review was first published in Sakal Times, Pune.}
This being a short story collection, I started with the last story, titled ‘Balls’, finished it in one sitting and was blown away. A ‘coming out’ story of a high school kid, Tenduf-la handles the narrative with such light touches and with such humour that it must be read to be believed. There are usual bigotry and homophobia, coupled with peer pressure and twitter-bullying. Yet, Tenduf-la’s young protagonist remains confident about his sexuality and of course, he is rewarded for his tenacity in one of the most heart-warming ending I have read in a long time. Tenduf-la’s take here is modern and pragmatic, as opposed to, say, Shyam Selvadurai’s Funny Boy, a queer coming-of-age story steeped in trauma.
So I started reading Loyal Stalkers, a collection of 15 short stories by Sri Lanka-based author Chhimi Tenduf-la, with extra-excitement. Set in Colombo suburbs, the stories are loosely connected in the sense that the narrator of one story may appear as a minor character in another. This conceit itself is not new, but how Tenduf-la uses it to add depth of his characters is extraordinary.
Take, for example, the title story, where Chin-up Channa, a buff gym instructor with severe speech impediments as regards to opposite sex, falls in love with a young divorcee with a child. He talks to her in his imagination and come to accept all her reactions as consent to his overtures. Soon he invades her home, sleeping under her bed, taking care of her baby and cleaning up the leftover biryani. The story ends with a terrifying implication and a looming threat, and it is likely to gross out an average politically correct reader. However, Tenduf-la undercuts the morality of it by making Chin-up Channa a first-person narrator and as a result despite his unethical actions, we remain largely empathetic towards him. If this was not enough, the author gives us a back story for his protagonist in another story involving a religious leader cum local gangster.
I was looking for a series of idealised narratives on individual identity, but Tenduf-la gives me something more, a series of complex characters beyond the confines of good and evil, living their life the only way they can, not always happy but always without regret. And suddenly the oxymoronic title of the book begins to make sense. In Tenduf-la’s Colombo, two polar opposites can cohabit and make up a colourful narrative.
This tenuous thread that runs though all the 15 stories of the collection, some absolutely macabre, like the story of a 17-year-old mother and the story of a woman chased by man with devil mask tattoo after a one night stand and some absolutely heartbreaking, like the story titled ‘Loveable Idiot.’
If you thought this wide variety would make the book tonally inconsistent, Tenduf-la makes up for it with his informal, chatty and often brazen storytelling, which is at once real and funny. He is not afraid to peer into the darkest of human experiences and always returns with a witty quip. This clear-eyed look at the complexity of human experience makes Chhimi Tenduf-la’s Loyal Stalkers a book to be read and remembered.
{The review was first published in Sakal Times, Pune.}
July 19, 2017
The book consists of 15 short stories with a wide range of characters who are inter connected some way or the other. It covers a diverse range of topics like that of an obsessed private trainer who fancies his client a bit too much, child sexual abuse, along with the story of a serial killer plus the story of a brave young lad who dares to come out of his closet to his close friends & his fate thereafter. It doesn’t just end here, there are multiple facets in the short stories which makes it a truly inclusive read.
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July 1, 2017
The best of Chhimi Tenduf-La's writing yet again ! The stories take surprising twists and catches the reader off guard! Loved this about the stories. And the subtle links of the characters, makes you want to go back and re-read the stories several times. Addresses such deep topics in a story that seems like simple every day life but much much more. Awesome work. Can't seem to get enough of reading Chhimi's books.
June 6, 2017
A collection of fascinating (and a couple of horrifying) short stories with interconnected characters. A poignant peak into Colombo culture with some funny and cleverly unexpected endings.
The characters, some heroic, some revolting and some tragic, kept me pondering long after I finished reading about how their stories might develop.
The characters, some heroic, some revolting and some tragic, kept me pondering long after I finished reading about how their stories might develop.
January 19, 2018
I read this book in a single go, like chugging down a barrel of beer at a college party.... It was a super thrilling ride but next morning I've forgotten everything about it..! ergo I've got to read it again like sipping a ridiculously expensive whiskey, neat..! So that this story will haunt me the rest of my life (in a good way of course..)
August 23, 2017
'Loyal Stalkers' is a fresh take on life and what goes on in the mind of a common man. ‘Stalking’ is mostly associated with either stalking girls or the web but this book adds many more dimensions to this word. It is one of the best works by Chhimi.
Surely, ‘Local Stalkers’ is a must read - it is a glimpse of dark reality which highlights pain, sadness, love, obsession and more. It is not a happily ever after depiction but the hard hitting portrayal of human mind & society at large.
Surely, ‘Local Stalkers’ is a must read - it is a glimpse of dark reality which highlights pain, sadness, love, obsession and more. It is not a happily ever after depiction but the hard hitting portrayal of human mind & society at large.
June 1, 2017
For some weird and wonderful reason, a friend is in this book. (Sort of)
March 28, 2018
Liked the book. It reminded me of Penny Vincenzi's 'The Best of Times'.. A bit disturbing at times, but a light fun read all the same
January 9, 2022
A gripping, edgy and enthralling read of multiple intertwined stories. Each short story feels complete in itself until it all beautifully comes together to give you a wholesome novel. The author navigates into a few dark themes with utmost warmth and light which makes you want to read more.
August 10, 2019
Perhaps the best collection of stories that I've ever read.
April 16, 2023
Didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did, but it managed to get me out of a reading slump. Chhimi Tendulf-La's writing contains the simplicity of the mundane man, which does not reduce the deeper meaning of his short stories, instead, successfully intertwined the lives of his characters in a way that is charming as realistic as the intertwining of our daily lives
June 12, 2017
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I am not a very short story person, and I had my apprehensions when I picked this book up. There are 15 stories – telling us about the lives of people in Srilanka. These people came from absolutely varied backgrounds and situations – what with stories involving smugglers, cricketers, security guards, house-help, rich socialites and even a serial killer. The very span of the different facets of Srilanka living that you could see through these stories was downright astounding.
The highlight of the book however was that every story had some character, main or otherwise, linked to some other story in the book. This was not a surprise element, and is mentioned on the blurb itself. But I think that the subtlety with which these linkages were handled is commendable. The stories also panned across different times, and you would see the same character in a different story at a much later, or sometimes earlier phase of their life. And through this, the author ensured that he brought about some amount of closure to each character and their life, an aspect that I am immensely thankful about. Also, while I know it is not realistic expectation, but the only minor grudge I had was when there were characters I wanted to know more about, and expected them to come up in other stories, but they didn’t.
Not all the stories were your typical happy endings, but then reality never is, is it? And while some stories made me cry, some made me smile, and some actually made me cringe at the rawness, the graphic detail – the warm undertones remained through out. Yes, I do of course have my favorites in the lot, but that is more an individual opinion about the actual events that happen, rather than the story itself.
All said and done, I think it was extremely engrossing read, and I would recommend it to anyone. In terms of rating it, I might go as far as calling it Chhimi’s best work so far, more because of this unique format that offers you variety, but brings you back to the all encompassing common theme of life.
I am not a very short story person, and I had my apprehensions when I picked this book up. There are 15 stories – telling us about the lives of people in Srilanka. These people came from absolutely varied backgrounds and situations – what with stories involving smugglers, cricketers, security guards, house-help, rich socialites and even a serial killer. The very span of the different facets of Srilanka living that you could see through these stories was downright astounding.
The highlight of the book however was that every story had some character, main or otherwise, linked to some other story in the book. This was not a surprise element, and is mentioned on the blurb itself. But I think that the subtlety with which these linkages were handled is commendable. The stories also panned across different times, and you would see the same character in a different story at a much later, or sometimes earlier phase of their life. And through this, the author ensured that he brought about some amount of closure to each character and their life, an aspect that I am immensely thankful about. Also, while I know it is not realistic expectation, but the only minor grudge I had was when there were characters I wanted to know more about, and expected them to come up in other stories, but they didn’t.
Not all the stories were your typical happy endings, but then reality never is, is it? And while some stories made me cry, some made me smile, and some actually made me cringe at the rawness, the graphic detail – the warm undertones remained through out. Yes, I do of course have my favorites in the lot, but that is more an individual opinion about the actual events that happen, rather than the story itself.
All said and done, I think it was extremely engrossing read, and I would recommend it to anyone. In terms of rating it, I might go as far as calling it Chhimi’s best work so far, more because of this unique format that offers you variety, but brings you back to the all encompassing common theme of life.
August 30, 2017
He’s back! Chhimi Tenduf – La is back, with a whole new book. This time however he chose to go the short story way. But, of course there are his favourite characters and his favourite location, of course! Set in Sri Lanka, the stories carry you off into his emerald island.
So, let us begin. These stories are all interrelated in subtle ways, and the author does manage to touch our heart in the same way, he has done the first two times. It is about the various genders and their characters and sexual characteristics, each of them may possess because of their particular circumstances, at any given point of time in the book.
Actually, the way I read it, made it sound so different. Because, it was not read like a regular book, in the sense not the first story after the second. Instead, I chose to read the stories, in a haphazard manner. And that is how my review sounds too. Hopefully I will be forgiven, for the same, because I felt so much closer to the book. Because I felt closer to the situations, than I would have if I had read it, the usual way.
It could be a topic such as child abuse and even love for the child, born under such circumstances, or even an impulsive security guard’s love for his child. The killing of a man by a lusting woman would have been the situation if it was not for her circumstances, a regular workout at the local gym, would have been situation if it was not for the loyal stalker. A teenage cricketer who seems to fall headlong, into his coach’s vicious ways. Gayan’s back too.
And even the ultra-cool story of Aiyo, a dog and you have the ‘Suspiciously Brown’ victim, smuggler, or handicapped victim, or perhaps a loving father? The rich and the poor are all told about in this one.
If you have been reading his books, you would know about Sri Lanka, like no other man can tell you. It is all about love for an adopted nation, and the love for the family, all told in a dark humour, which is definitely his. The twists are here and there and refuse to take away any wittiness away, from the book.
So, let us begin. These stories are all interrelated in subtle ways, and the author does manage to touch our heart in the same way, he has done the first two times. It is about the various genders and their characters and sexual characteristics, each of them may possess because of their particular circumstances, at any given point of time in the book.
Actually, the way I read it, made it sound so different. Because, it was not read like a regular book, in the sense not the first story after the second. Instead, I chose to read the stories, in a haphazard manner. And that is how my review sounds too. Hopefully I will be forgiven, for the same, because I felt so much closer to the book. Because I felt closer to the situations, than I would have if I had read it, the usual way.
It could be a topic such as child abuse and even love for the child, born under such circumstances, or even an impulsive security guard’s love for his child. The killing of a man by a lusting woman would have been the situation if it was not for her circumstances, a regular workout at the local gym, would have been situation if it was not for the loyal stalker. A teenage cricketer who seems to fall headlong, into his coach’s vicious ways. Gayan’s back too.
And even the ultra-cool story of Aiyo, a dog and you have the ‘Suspiciously Brown’ victim, smuggler, or handicapped victim, or perhaps a loving father? The rich and the poor are all told about in this one.
If you have been reading his books, you would know about Sri Lanka, like no other man can tell you. It is all about love for an adopted nation, and the love for the family, all told in a dark humour, which is definitely his. The twists are here and there and refuse to take away any wittiness away, from the book.
December 16, 2017
Sri Lanka in bite sized pieces, filled with cricket, drama, food, sexuality and beauty. Tenduf-La makes everything in his stories so vivid and magical. Loyal Stalkers isn't a set of short stories; it is a novel told in various episodes with shifting perspectives.I found myself constantly looking back at previously read stories everytime a familiar name or incident popped up. There's even a teaser to Panther hidden amidst the forest of stories. I especially loved how Tenduf-La drops cricketing names and terms so easily, making things more relatable in a way (though I wonder if those comparisons to Kohli and Smith will still be the same in a couple of years). But the one thing that struck me most, and something I've seen across all Sri Lankan authors that I've read, is the acceptance of being gay as a part of everyday life. Given the way the world has changed and continues to change, I think that is an amazing take away from the novel, one of many that I will cherish. I hope to read more of his work soon and to meet him again in time.
October 10, 2017
'The cameras zooms in on Conrad Cecil. He is an ugly man, and this is not subjective'. It is this unique, hilarious and irreverent style of writing that characterises this enjoyable book of interwoven short stories based in Srilanka. The characters overlap in the stories giving the collection a sense of contiguity and creating more suspense for the reader.
The stories span several topics including abuse, adultery, the stigma attached to homosexuality in the subcontinent, the widening gap between rich and poor, the double standards in our societies, corruption, women's safety, misogyny, racism and
fraudulent Godmen. These issues are dealt with in a humorous yet sensitive way... dark and light hearted at the same time... socially and politically relevant... I highly recommend this book.
The characters are relatable and loveable (and detestable) and each story makes you eager to read the next. Most of the stories have surprise endings which catch the reader totally off guard. The plots are engaging and innovative. And aside from many laughs you might also shed a few tears :). Must read!
The stories span several topics including abuse, adultery, the stigma attached to homosexuality in the subcontinent, the widening gap between rich and poor, the double standards in our societies, corruption, women's safety, misogyny, racism and
fraudulent Godmen. These issues are dealt with in a humorous yet sensitive way... dark and light hearted at the same time... socially and politically relevant... I highly recommend this book.
The characters are relatable and loveable (and detestable) and each story makes you eager to read the next. Most of the stories have surprise endings which catch the reader totally off guard. The plots are engaging and innovative. And aside from many laughs you might also shed a few tears :). Must read!
July 7, 2017
This collection of interconnected short stories has covered every possible aspect of human life. From child abuse to homosexuality to poverty to crimes of the highest order, the stories touch upon everything in a humorous way, without losing the real essence and pain of the situations.
I personally love the way the stories are woven. The narration is really nice and you can connect and visualize everything really quickly. According to me, this is the best work of the author and somewhere deep down, even he knows it!
I personally love the way the stories are woven. The narration is really nice and you can connect and visualize everything really quickly. According to me, this is the best work of the author and somewhere deep down, even he knows it!
August 13, 2017
Another fantastic read by Chhimi Tenduf-la! I love how all the short stories somehow managed to have previous characters either in passing or as an audience to a different story. I love the way how each story kept you wanting to read more and whilst reading Chhimi ensures that almost every emotion or scent is perfectly described, to the point where you can actually imagine it. Once again Chhimi has somehow managed to captured true variations of the Sri Lankan people through his stories! Fantastic!!!
March 23, 2019
i picked this up while searching for some other srilankan author altogether..and on reading the back cover..i was intrigued..
i did make a good decision in buying this book..while it doesnt have the literary prose of a mohsin hamid.. it is just as good a tale split down to multiple shorts..
the beauty of the book is in the themes addressed without the vulgarness of aravind adiga..but with the ease of say ..keigo higashino with minimal usage of words but the right effects..
i did make a good decision in buying this book..while it doesnt have the literary prose of a mohsin hamid.. it is just as good a tale split down to multiple shorts..
the beauty of the book is in the themes addressed without the vulgarness of aravind adiga..but with the ease of say ..keigo higashino with minimal usage of words but the right effects..
July 5, 2025
I LOVE stories that have seperate plots and characters that begin to overlap-their lives intertwining unbeknownst to them. As a Sri Lankan American who lives in the US, this book reminded me of my other home.
Each character had such a unique perspective and set of circumstances, every short story felt like a breath of fresh air. The writing style made this a quick and immersive read. The plot twists and highs and lows kept me emotionally engaged! Need to read everything by this author!
Each character had such a unique perspective and set of circumstances, every short story felt like a breath of fresh air. The writing style made this a quick and immersive read. The plot twists and highs and lows kept me emotionally engaged! Need to read everything by this author!
August 12, 2017
Tenduf-La reveals himself as a very talented writer of dark stories which are more enjoyable if you ever had the chance to live in Sri Lanka. I must say it generated mix reactions at the start but when you finish the book you feel Tenduf-La will be out there for more time to come.
October 11, 2017
A very easy enjoyable read. Some stories will have you sit up straight and feel genuine anger. Others will take you through a thrilling chase. It is warm, heart breaking, chilling and decisive all at once. I couldn't rate it highly enough!
May 23, 2017
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June 4, 2017
Absolutely brilliant!!!
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October 3, 2017
15 Stories collection, some of them are connected, interesting reads. Stories I enjoyed most for the climax
Devil Mask Tattoo
Everyone has to eat
The dog thrown off a building
Balls
Devil Mask Tattoo
Everyone has to eat
The dog thrown off a building
Balls
December 26, 2022
This book reminds me of the film Love Actually where the characters somehow know each-other or are in overlapping social circles…
May 8, 2018
Loyal Stalkers is a collection of stories that will warm your heart, bring a smile on your face, a tear in your eye and, occasionally send chills down your spine. Set in Colombo, the stories give you an insight into the lives of these islanders of Sri Lanka: from poverty stricken homes to high-rise apartments, it shows the dreams, desires, flaws and lifestyles of the people. What amazed me was the interconnectedness of the stories. In a way it shows how all our lives are connected.
A shout-out to my favourite tales from the anthology: Devil Mask Tattoo, Balls, Lovable Idiot, Loyal Stalkers and Everyone Has To Eat! I thoroughly enjoyed reading these among others.
It broadened my perspective: it showed that each human being has a tale to tell, no matter who they are or what they do. These delightful and flawed characters will stay in your mind long after you’ve read the book. It’s fast paced, easy to read and definitely one you can’t put down until the very end!
A shout-out to my favourite tales from the anthology: Devil Mask Tattoo, Balls, Lovable Idiot, Loyal Stalkers and Everyone Has To Eat! I thoroughly enjoyed reading these among others.
It broadened my perspective: it showed that each human being has a tale to tell, no matter who they are or what they do. These delightful and flawed characters will stay in your mind long after you’ve read the book. It’s fast paced, easy to read and definitely one you can’t put down until the very end!
June 11, 2017
Was eagerly looking forward to the release of this book and was not disappointed! It's rare that someone can so smoothly describe Sri Lankans and their mannerisms and not offend but rather make you nod your head and laugh out loud. My favourite book from this author so far.
Was a bit skeptical about the 'short story' aspect of the book but it was done beautifully and I would love to read more books like this!
Already have and will continue to recommend Loyal Stalkers to friends.
Was a bit skeptical about the 'short story' aspect of the book but it was done beautifully and I would love to read more books like this!
Already have and will continue to recommend Loyal Stalkers to friends.
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