A Passage North
A Passage North
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Sri Lanka • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam follows a young man's journey through Sri Lanka after receiving news of his grandmother's caretaker's death. As he travels from Colombo to the war-torn north, he reflects on personal and national history, grief, desire, and the lingering trauma of civil war.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Anuk Arudpragasam’s A Passage North is praised for its profound meditation on memory and the aftermath of Sri Lanka's war. The prose is lauded as introspective and lyrical, though some find it overly contemplative and slow-paced. While the narrative's philosophical depth captivates many, the lack of plot progression may deter some readers.
Who Should Read A Passage North?
Readers who enjoy introspective, philosophical narratives focusing on memory and trauma, akin to works like The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro or Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga, will find A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam compelling. The book appeals to those interested in post-war Sri Lanka and reflective storytelling.
9,777 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Sri Lanka • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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