The Man With the Compound Eyes

From the author of The Stolen Bicycle - longlisted for the International Man Booker PrizeOn the island of Wayo Wayo, every second son must leave on the day he turns fifteen as a sacrifice to the Sea God. Atile'i however is determined to defy destiny and become the first to survive. Across the sea, Alice Shih's life is interrupted when a vast trash vortex comes crashing onto the shore of Taiwan, bringing Atile'i with it. In the aftermath of the catastrophe, Atile'i and Alice retrace her late husband's footsteps into the mountains, hoping to solve the mystery of her son's disappearance. On their journey, memories will be challenged, an unusual bond formed, and a dark secret uncovered that will force Alice to question everything she thought she knew.

ISBN:	9780099575627
Publisher:	Random House
Imprint:	Vintage
Published date:	28 Aug 2014
DEWEY:	895.1352
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	301
Weight:	216g
Height:	198mm
Width:	128mm
Spine width:	20mm

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