Funny Boy
Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai, published by Penguin India in September 1994, is a novel that explores the complexities of identity and societal challenges through the eyes of a young boy. The story centers on Arjie, who identifies as a ‘funny boy’ and prefers dressing as a girl. As he navigates his family’s dynamics and his own burgeoning homosexuality, the backdrop of a war-torn Sri Lanka adds layers of tension and conflict to his experiences.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of young men and gay identity within the context of Sri Lankan society. The novel portrays Arjie’s struggles against both personal and societal expectations, highlighting the intersection of race and sexuality during a tumultuous period in Sri Lanka’s history. With 316 pages, this first edition presents a poignant exploration of family, identity, and the impact of external violence on personal lives.
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Arjie is a ‘funny boy’ who prefers dressing as a girl. This novel follows the life of his family through Arjie’s eyes as he struggles to come to terms both with his own homosexuality and with the racism of the society in which he lives. In the north of Sri Lanka there’s a war going on between the army and the Tamil Tigers, and gradually it begins to encroach on the family’s comfortable life. Sporadic acts of violence flare into full-scale riots and lead, ultimately, to tragedy.
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