De geest van Anil

Ondaatje balances the individual journeys with the larger conflict in Sri Lanka, but I'm curious how he maintained intimacy amidst the historical scope.

While those sections added authenticity, I wondered if they were necessary or if they slowed the narrative more than helped the story flow.

The setting feels so vivid and specific—I'm curious whether Ondaatje had a personal connection or did extensive research to capture the atmosphere.