In this epic coming-of-age tale set against the turbulent backdrop of Sri Lanka's 1980s monsoon season, Amrith learns to accept his sexuality. For Call Me By Your Name enthusiasts. Funny Boy and Cinnamon Gardens, two outstanding books by Shyam Selvadurai, have brought him recognition on a global scale. He examines first love in his debut young adult book, which has a new cover. He does so with clarity, humour, and compassion. The year is 1980, and the monsoon season is in effect in Sri Lanka. Amrith, a fourteen-year-old, is enmeshed in the bustle of the happy, prosperous home where he is being raised by his vivacious Auntie Bundle and compassionate Uncle Lucky. He makes an effort to block out memories of the "before," when his devoted mother was still alive. Amrith's vacation