An English teacher looks back in this debut novel
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In his debut novel ‘Heard Melodies’, Dr. Kularatne Suriyaarachchi, an instructor and teacher educator, emerges as a gifted writer with fluid prose and insightful observations. With the gentle humour, which is perhaps the author’s gift, the book chronicles the life’s journey of an English teacher who navigates through education thriving in greater achievements.
Chapters roll from amusing experiences of childhood to radiant manhood moulded in unflagging grit. Beginning with nostalgic memories of his father and ending with his father’s sensational death, the author nurtures this autobiographical narration in a blend of humour, satire, irony, philosophy. In this memorable road trip, he eloquently describes commonplace situations of certain education institutes, prevailing inconsistencies and irregularities, how worthy plans to enhance education dwindle, adamant behaviour of some circularphobic officials, hilarious incidents local and abroad and unique personalities.
As it is a universal fact that no reader can escape from memories of school incidents, readers of any calibre would immensely enjoy this captivating novel. ‘Heard Melodies’ is a must-read book for aspiring writers, and mostly, for teachers of English to refresh their memories – pleasurable or otherwise.
- Upali Karunatilleke
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