Shehan Karunatilaka

2023 Booker Prize Winner Shehan Karunatilaka and the hosts discuss Kurt Vonnegut's 'Galapágos', its significance in Vonnegut's career, its timeless relevance, and its impact on Karunatilaka's work. They also explore Vonnegut's popularity with readers and his fluctuating critical reputation.

Shehan Karunatilaka, multi-award winning author, discusses the afterlife and meaning of life. He explores the motivations behind his book 'The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida' and the importance of addressing Sri Lanka's civil war. The podcast also delves into uncovering the true nature of life, exploring the identity of the complex character Maali Almeida, and the role of novelists in creating whole worlds and pursuing new ideas. It ends by discussing AI-generated novels, reading for young people, and hope for a better future.