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Shankari Chandran - Song of The Sun God (2nd Hand Hardback)
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Synopsis
Song of the Sun God is about the wisdom, mistakes and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Ceylon’s independence from Britain. Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family, against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension.
As the country descends into a bloody civil war, Nala and Rajan must decide which path is best for their family; and live with the consequences of their mistakes.
Over time, Nala and Rajan teach their family why some parts of their history and heritage are worth holding onto; and why some parts and people have to be left behind.
Song of the Sun God spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland, whilst learning to embrace its new home. Funny, warm and tender, we see Nala and Rajan’s family navigate war, migration, old loyalties and new beginnings, relying on the philosophy of their religion, their ancestors and each other.
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Hardback with Dust Jacket
- Condition : As New
- Category : Fiction - Families & Sagas
- Published : 2017 (This Edition 2023 - Ultima Press)
- ISBN : 9781761152634
- SKU : B003265
- PPC : SP600gm
- RRP : Unknown (Unpriced)
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
"Some books are meant to entertain and some to educate this for me did both things and did them well. Following the fortunes of a Siri Lankan Tamil family from the colonial days through to the 21st century this is a story of love and of heartache of loyalty and of suffering. Although I was aware of the civil wars in Sri Lanka I did not know or appreciate the length of time they lasted or the ferocity and of them or of the outrages and cruel acts carried out by both sides. The family in this story eventually leaves Sri Lanka for the safety of Australia but never loses. Its ties with the homeland and the one member who remained.
Through the book each generation adapts to the changing world and has different views to the one before but family values remain at the core.
It is a times shocking with it’s depiction of violence, torture and rape but overall all it is a story of love and dedication to family. I am very glad that I have read this book."
"This was an emotional, informative and thought provoking read." - Amazon Reviews.
The Author
Shankari Chandran is an Australian Tamil lawyer and writer. She spent a decade in London, working in the social justice field across thirty countries. She eventually returned home to Australia, where she now lives with her husband, four children and their dog, Benji. She uses story-telling to interrogate injustice. Her work explores dispossession, cultural erasure and connection. She is the author of three published novels: Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, Song of the Sun God and The Barrier. She is working on two television adaptations of her work and her next novel. Her work has been long-listed for the International Dublin Literary Award (2019), and short-listed for the Fairway National Literary Award (2018) and the Norma K Hemming Award for Speculative Fiction (2018). She loves writing more than most things in life.