Anil's Ghost

Set in Sri Lanka during a period of civil unrest, Michael Ondaatje’s novel Anil’s Ghost follows a forensic anthropologist, Anil Tissera, as she investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to the country’s turbulent history. Against the vivid backdrop of Sri Lanka’s landscape and rich cultural heritage, the story explores themes of love, family, loss, and the pursuit of truth through a compelling mystery. The novel showcases Ondaatje’s signature poetic language and emotional depth, offering a captivating and evocative literary experience.