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Samukka, the story of a young man in revolt
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Book launch by Jayani PinnawalaJayani Pinnawala’s third novel, “Samukka”, will be launched at the Mahaweli Auditorium in Colombo 7 at 3 p.m on August 7. The plot revolves around a young man named Wickrema who is different from others of his age group. He is an introvert and deep thinker who prefers solitude and silence.
Ms. Pinnawala also looks at diverse human relationships among various strata of society. Young people face more social conflict and change. They are also inquisitive about and sensitive to such changes, which affect their value systems. This prompts them to revolt against the established order. Wickrema belongs to an aristocratic family but decides stubbornly to live as he wishes.
Wickrema’s parents try their utmost to “elevate” their son to the higher echelons of society. Their expectations vanish as he chooses a different path. It turns their lives upside down.
