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ⓘ About Shehan Karunatilaka
Shehan Karunatilaka is one of Sri Lanka’s most well-known novelists. Years before, he published his debut “Painter,” which was his first manuscript, and made the shortlist for the 2000 Gratiaen Prize, even if it did not get published. Karunatilaka was born in 1975 and spent much of his childhood in Colombo before he moved to New Zealand to study and then to Singapore Amsterdam and London for work. In his twenties, Shehan Karunatilaka moved to Singapore and was a creative head at a major corporation there for a while. Back in the day, it was common for many copywriters to have a TV show, novel, or screenplay on the side they were working on.
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Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shehan Karunatilaka?
Shehan Karunatilaka is one of Sri Lanka’s most well-known novelists. Years before, he published his debut “Painter,” which was his first manuscript, and made the shortlist for the 2000 Gratiaen Prize, even if it did not get published. Karunatilaka was born in 1975 and spent much of his childhood in Colombo before he moved to New Zealand to study and then to Singapore Amsterdam and London for work.
Which Shehan Karunatilaka series should I start with?
Shehan Karunatilaka's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Legend of Pradeep Mathew (2010).
How many books has Shehan Karunatilaka written?
Shehan Karunatilaka has 4 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2022. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Children's.
In what order should Shehan Karunatilaka's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 4 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Shehan Karunatilaka's books organised into series?
This guide splits Shehan Karunatilaka's 4 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (3 books); Children's (1 book).