Description
Set in 1964 Ceylon at the brink of sweeping change, this novel follows two boys, Jay and Kairo, whose lives become unexpectedly entwined as the pressures of a divided society close in. Their friendship—tender, defiant, and full of possibility—offers a refuge from the communal lines that try to define who they can be, even as loyalties are tested and the future narrows into perilous decisions. With Romesh Gunesekera’s lyrical, emotionally exact storytelling, the book traces how trust can be both a lifeline and a vulnerability when history moves faster than individual hearts. Ultimately, it’s a moving exploration of belonging, the cost of division, and what it means to remain loyal to one another when the world insists on separation.
Available Editions
paperback
New Press, The
Published Jan 1, 2025
289 pages
ISBN: 9781620975602
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Suncatcher by Romesh Gunesekera.