I could just as easily have picked others). ( It is impossible of course to select only a handful of books.
“These are books I have read more than twice, and will again. In a 2018 reading list for Lit Hub, Ondaatje reflected on the books he’s returned to throughout his life: His latest novel, Warlight, which explores the aftermath of World War II through the eyes of a young boy, was hailed by critics and longlisted for the Booker Prize. He continues to write and publish to this day, releasing work that remains as relevant and thought-provoking as ever. Over the course of his career, Ondaatje has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Booker Prize, the Giller Prize, and the Governor General’s Award for Poetry.
His writing is characterized by a lyrical style that seamlessly weaves together elements of history, geography, and personal memory. Ondaatje’s breakthrough 1992 novel, The English Patient – along with other notable works, Running in the Family, Divisadero, and In the Skin of a Lion – cemented his reputation as a master of storytelling.
It was in Canada that Ondaatje began his illustrious career as a poet, later moving on to write novels that have garnered widespread critical acclaim. Born in Colombo in 1943, Ondaatje joined his mother in England in 1954 before settling in Quebec in 1962. Michael Ondaatje, the acclaimed Sri Lankan-Canadian author, has been a literary force for over five decades.
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