It has been described by the Booker Prize judges as ‘whodunnit and a race against time, full of ghosts, gags and a deep humanity.’ He has seven moons to try and contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to a hidden cache of photos that will rock Sri Lanka.
In Colombo, 1990, war photographer Maali Almeida is dead, and has no idea who has killed him. The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, published by the independent press Sort of Books, explores life after death in a noir investigation set amid the murderous mayhem of a Sri Lanka beset by civil war. The announcement, made by Chair of judges, Neil MacGregor, was broadcast live to a global audience as part of a 45-minute Front Row special on BBC Radio 4 (airing at the later time of 9.15pm), presented by Samira Ahmed. The author was presented with his trophy by Her Majesty The Queen Consort in a new-look ceremony held at the Roundhouse, featuring a keynote speech by singer-songwriter Dua Lipa and hosted by comedian Sophie Duker.
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka is tonight, Monday October 17, named winner of the Booker Prize 2022.
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