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Swanfolk
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Elisabet Eva is a young spy who discovers a community of swan-people near a lake, leading to a quest that challenges her mind and forces her to confront a past life she has been trying to evade.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Adam Thirlwell's novel "Swan Song" is a captivating and unsettling exploration of the boundaries between human and animal, and the consequences of crossing those boundaries. Set in a not-too-distant future, the story follows Elísabet Eva, a young spy who is about to uncover a secret community of swan-people living near a lake in Iceland.
Elísabet is a loner who enjoys taking long solitary walks near the lake. One day, while on one of her walks, she witnesses two strange creatures emerging from the water, half-human and half-swan. Intrigued, she follows them into a dense forest, where she is pulled into the mysterious and often violent world of the swanfolk.
As Elísabet becomes more deeply involved with the swanfolk, she begins to question her own sanity and morality. She is forced to confront the consequences of her involvement with these unusual beings, as well as a past life she has been trying to evade.
Thirlwell's writing is masterful, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the swanfolk's unique culture. The novel is also filled with suspense and tension, as Elísabet is constantly in danger from the swanfolk's leader, Kári.
"Swan Song" is a thought-provoking and immersive novel that will leave readers questioning the nature of humanity and the boundaries between our world and the animal kingdom. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction alike.
In conclusion, "Swan Song" by Adam Thirlwell is a remarkable and captivating novel that explores the boundaries between human and animal, and the consequences of crossing those boundaries. With its vivid descriptions, suspenseful plot, and thought-provoking themes, it is a must-read for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction alike.
Weight: 198g
Dimension: 132 x 198 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529115710
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