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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Humorous Essays / Memoir

Book Review:
This collection of humorous essays from Ashok Ferrey is a delightful and witty exploration of Sri Lankan life and culture. In his first work of creative non-fiction, Ferrey turns his sharp and affectionate eye on the ''gloriously complex, hugely illogical, absurdly satisfying'' society that he has called home for thirty years.

Ferrey's background is as eclectic as his writing: he has been a builder, a mathematician, a barman, and a personal trainer, and his varied experiences give him a unique perspective on Sri Lankan life. His essays are filled with laugh-out-loud observations on everything from the quirks of Sri Lankan bureaucracy to the absurdities of daily life. His writing is both cosmopolitan and deeply rooted in place.

The book has received praise from distinguished writers such as Alexander McCall Smith, who calls him a ''wonderful writer,'' and Shyam Selvadurai, who notes his cosmopolitan and diasporic sensibility.

This book is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys humorous writing, memoirs, or insightful observations on Sri Lankan culture.