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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.0/5 – Shortlisted for Gratiaen Prize 2014)
Genre: Humorous Fiction / Fictional Diary / Literary Fiction

Book Review:
Celibacy Factor is a delightful and witty fictional diary of a young Catholic priest serving in a rural Sri Lankan village. Written by Dr. Quintus G. Fernando, a former Principal of St. Joseph's College, Colombo, this book was shortlisted for the prestigious Gratiaen Prize in 2014. Through a series of humorous, awkward, and deeply human encounters, the priest navigates his vow of celibacy while dealing with outspoken grandmothers, curious villagers, and his own inner conflicts. The book explores the thin line between saints and sinners with remarkable honesty and subtle humor. Capt. Elmo Jayawardena, a Gratiaen Prize winner, praises it as ''a delightful book in simple words giving deep and meaningful thoughts to the reader.'' Lighthearted yet thought-provoking, this is a unique gem in Sri Lankan English fiction.