Funny Boy
Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai is a debut novel published by McClelland & Stewart in 1997. This edition spans 316 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Arjie Chelvaratnam, a Tamil boy navigating his childhood and the complexities of sexual awakening amid the political unrest in Sri Lanka leading up to the 1983 riots. Through Arjie’s perspective, readers encounter a vivid array of characters and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
The story explores themes of identity and belonging as Arjie transitions from the innocence of childhood to the more complicated realities of adulthood. As he grapples with his desires and the societal expectations surrounding him, the backdrop of escalating political tensions adds depth to his experiences. This edition captures the essence of Arjie’s journey, highlighting the interplay between personal longing and the harsh truths of the world around him.
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In this remarkable debut novel, a boy’s bittersweet passage to maturity and sexual awakening is set against escalating political tensions in Sri Lanka, during the seven years leading up to the 1983 riots. Arjie Chelvaratnam is a Tamil boy growing up in an extended family in Colombo. It is through his eyes that the story unfolds and we meet a delightful, sometimes eccentric cast of characters. Arjie’s journey from the luminous simplicity of childhood days into the more intricately shaded world of adults – with its secrets, its injustices, and its capacity for violence – is a memorable one, as time and time again the true longings of the human heart are held against the way things are.
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