Anil's Ghost by Michael Ondaatje is a profound and evocative novel set in Sri Lanka during the civil war. It follows Anil Tissera, a Sri Lankan-born forensic anthropologist who returns to her homeland to investigate a series of mysterious skeletons, uncovering disturbing truths about the conflict's atrocities. As Anil delves deeper, she confronts the complexities of political violence, the fragility of identity, and the moral ambiguities of truth-telling. Ondaatje masterfully weaves together history, archaeology, and personal narratives, creating a powerful exploration of human resilience and the enduring impact of war on individuals and nations.