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charl08
The Trees: A Novel | Percival Everett
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Just squeaked in with The Trees.
My favourites (of the ones I've read).

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BarbaraBB I haven‘t read Seven Moons yet. Am looking forward to it! 2y
sarahbarnes Good list! 2y
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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida | Shehan Karunatilaka
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The last of the sweet peas (probably) and the last Booker from the longlist (probably) before the announcement.
I loved this one, kind of a crime story but told from the point of view of the dead man. Given "seven moons" before he has to make a decision on the afterlife, Maali tries to work out what led to his death. Problem is, too many suspects when you've taken work from all sides in a murky civil war (Sri Lanka, 1990).

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Ruthiella I‘ve also heard that this book has a sense of humor. Did you find this as well? 2y
Cinfhen Great photo!! Im looking forward to this one 🤩 2y
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squirrelbrain I think we‘ve had differing opinions on nearly every long list book! 🤣 2y
charl08 @Ruthiella yes, it's really funny: not enough characters to fit everything in I liked about this book. 2y
charl08 @Cinfhen one of the ones where I want to buy my own copy. I hope the paperback keeps this gorgeous cover. 2y
charl08 @squirrelbrain I've really enjoyed reading how everyone has found the books- and the range of responses 😀 2y
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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida | Shehan Karunatilaka
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If you had a spirit on your back whispering in your ear, how would you possibly know? And, even if you did, how could you separate that voice from every other whisper?

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