Song of the Sun God: FROM THE WINNER OF THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD

Song of the Sun God is a story of a family's journey through three continents and three generations, learning to embrace their homeland and new home while navigating war, migration, and old loyalties. It is praised for its emotional depth, insightful storytelling, and balance of horror and humor.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2023
Publisher: Ultimo Press

Song of the Sun God is a novel that spans three continents and three generations of a family dedicated to their homeland while learning to embrace their new home. Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Ceylons independence from Britain. Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension. The novel is funny, warm, and tender, as we see Nala and Rajans family navigate war, migration, old loyalties, and new beginnings, relying on the philosophy of their religion, their ancestors, and each other. As the country descends into a bloody civil war, Nala and Rajan must decide which path is best for their family and live with the consequences of their mistakes. Over time, Nala and Rajan teach their family why some parts of their history and heritage are worth holding onto and why some parts and people have to be left behind. Song of the Sun God is about the wisdom, mistakes, and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. PRAISE FOR SONG OF THE SUN GOD ‘an emotive and insightful read. – The Saturday Paper ‘a book that doesnt look away from the brutality of the Sri Lankan conflict – torture, forced displacements, and disappearances, cultural destruction, and worse – but it also balances horror with humour, and indeed love. – Sydney Morning Herald ‘[Chandran] does not shy from the horror of war yet holds hope for mankind. – The Weekend Australian ‘a rich heritage tapestry to embrace – The Australian Women s Weekly ‘a sweeping tale of love, duty, and migration – The West Weekend

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781761152290