The last two of five parts of the book, while less than 15% of the pages, are presented from a different point of view. The book is presented as a novel that’s only sold as fiction for legal reasons, but my little bit of research suggests that that is just a plot device to add to the feeling of intrigue. The book contains many explanations, diagrams, and drawings to help clue those, such as myself, who are ignorant of the game into the fundamentals, but it’s not just about cricket. But most intriguingly, one views the politics and underworld that largely remain hidden to tourists, and so the book has that appeal. the 80’s and 90’s), we also learn a little about the civil war that was going on at the time. Given the time frames discussed in the book (i.e. While the book is very much cricket-centric, it does offer insight into the familial and community dynamics of Sri Lanka. I try to read at least one work of literature from every country I visit, and I chose “Chinaman” for Sri Lanka, and am happy with my decision. The two-fold challenge is that Matthew had a short and controversial career before disappearing off the face of the earth, and Karunasena is in a race to finish the book before the bottle finishes him off. Karunasena, who is attempting to write a biography of the man he considers the greatest cricketer to ever live, Pradeep Matthew. “Chinaman” is the tale of an alcoholic Sri Lankan sportswriter, W.G. Chinaman: The legend of Pradeep Mathew by Shehan Karunatilaka
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