'Brotherless Night' examines the Sri Lankan Civil War through the eyes of one family
Podcast: NPR's Book of the DayPublished On: Thu Jul 06 2023
Description: V.V. Ganeshananthan's new novel, Brotherless Night, dives into the Sri Lankan Civil War through the story of Sashi, a 16-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a doctor. As violence unfolds around her and her family, Sashi watches her goals – and personal stakes in the conflict – shift right before her eyes. In today's episode, Ganeshananthan speaks to Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes about the long-lasting impact of colonization in Sri Lanka and the importance of writing from a place of historical accuracy, even while fictionalizing her characters.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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