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Literary Fiction· Sri Lanka

The Road from Elephant Pass

by Nihal De Silva
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2003English
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About This Book

The Road from Elephant Pass by Nihal De Silva is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2003. Set against the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, this novel explores the journey of a Sinhalese army officer and a Tamil woman as they navigate the complexities of their identities and the conflict around them. The book is celebrated for its nuanced portrayal of the war and its impact on individuals, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, trust, and reconciliation. Themes of war and conflict, identity, love and trust run through the work. The book has received recognition from Gratiaen Prize 2003.

Book Details

AuthorNihal De Silva
Published2003
Country of Origin🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9789558095925
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

This book is part of Sri Lanka's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
notable · national
20030
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About the Author
Nihal De Silva
Sri Lanka
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Road from Elephant Pass about?

Set against the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, this novel explores the journey of a Sinhalese army officer and a Tamil woman as they navigate the complexities of their identities and the conflict around them. The book is celebrated for its nuanced portrayal of the war and its impact on individuals, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, trust, and reconciliation.

Who wrote The Road from Elephant Pass?

The Road from Elephant Pass was written by Nihal De Silva, from Sri Lanka. First published in 2003.

What awards has The Road from Elephant Pass won?

The Road from Elephant Pass has received the following recognition: Gratiaen Prize 2003.

Is The Road from Elephant Pass worth reading?

The Road from Elephant Pass is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in war and conflict, identity, love and trust.

Where can I buy The Road from Elephant Pass?

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What category is The Road from Elephant Pass?

The Road from Elephant Pass is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Road from Elephant Pass from?

The Road from Elephant Pass originates from Sri Lanka's literary tradition. Explore more books from Sri Lanka on our country page.

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