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The Man with the Compound Eyes: One of the most pressing stories of our time

The Man with the Compound Eyes: One of the most pressing stories of our time

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In the island of Wayo Wayo, every second son must be sacrificed to the Sea God. Atile i is determined to defy destiny and become the first to survive, while Alice Shih is preparing to commit suicide. When a trash vortex brings Atile i with it, they retrace her late husband's footsteps into the mountains, uncovering a dark secret that will force Alice to question everything she thought she knew. VINTAGE EARTH is a collection of novels that reconnect us to the planet we inhabit and must protect.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Vintage Publishing


On the island of Wayo Wayo, a tradition dictates that every second son must be sacrificed to the Sea God upon reaching the age of fifteen. However, Atile i, a young boy with exceptional swimming and sailing skills, is determined to defy this fate. Despite the overwhelming odds, Atile i sets out to become the first to survive the ritual.

Meanwhile, Alice Shih, a woman who has lost her husband and son in a tragic climbing accident, finds herself contemplating suicide in her house by the sea. However, her plans are disrupted when a massive trash vortex washes ashore, carrying Atile i along with it.

In the aftermath of the catastrophe, Atile i and Alice embark on a journey to retrace their late husband's footsteps in the mountains, hoping to unravel the mystery of their son's disappearance. Along the way, they confront their own memories, form an unexpected bond, and uncover a dark secret that challenges everything Alice believed to know.

VINTAGE EARTH is a collection of novels that aim to transform our relationship with the natural world. Each book in this series serves as a form of creative activism, offering a refreshing breeze of fresh ideas and a catalyst for change. These novels reconnect us to the planet we inhabit and emphasize the urgent need to protect it. By exploring the themes of environmentalism, sustainability, and the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, VINTAGE EARTH provides readers with thought-provoking and inspiring narratives that shed light on the most pressing issues of our time.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784877903

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