This Divided Island: Life, Death, and the Sri Lankan War

In this meticulously detailed cultural profile of Sri Lanka, journalist Subramanian brings compassion and genuine journalism to the history, culture, and devastating civil war in Sri Lanka. This harrowing and often heartbreaking tale is told with writing that reveals not only the horrors to be found in a small and unstable country but also the resilience and steadfastness of its people. Subramanian delves into all of the facets of a complex culture, from the importance of conversation and the social messages hidden in different speeches to the religion and how it impacted the rise and conflict of the war to detailed descriptions of the physical landscape and how that shaped the events of the conflict. With his keen journalistic eye, Subramanian illuminates the complexities and atrocities of a country and culture trying to establish its identity.