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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Genre: Literary Fiction / Novel / Sri Lankan English Literature

Book Review:
The Sandglass is the second novel by Romesh Gunesekera, the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Reef. Structured around the hours of the day – from Daybreak to Later – the novel meditates on time, memory, and the past's inescapable pull. Set between Sri Lanka and England, it follows the intertwined lives of two friends, Prince and Chip, as they uncover family secrets, confront betrayal, and seek reconciliation. Gunesekera's prose is characteristically lyrical, delicate, and evocative. A poignant exploration of migration, love, loss, and the possibility of forgiveness, The Sandglass is a rewarding read for lovers of thoughtful, beautifully crafted literary fiction.