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Sunday, June 07, 2026

Sri Lanka --set magnificent novel--Highly recommended

Nihal da Silva's Road to Elephant Pass.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Road-Elephant-Pass-Nihal-Silva-ebook/dp/B006RM676Q

Author was killed in a landmine blast in 2006--near the Wilpattu National Park where this story is set.

His profession was manufacturing mineral water, he started writing fiction after his retirement.

Winner of 2003 Gratiaen Prize set up by Michael Ondaatje--

Already translated into Sinhalese--

If you are interested in translation--I suggest you contact the publishers in Sri Lanka.

My copy is a print copy,seventh reprint 2008.

There is also an excellent film of the same name.

Kyi May Kaung 6-7-2026