On 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 is one such boy, but as the strongest swimmer and best sailor, he is determined to defy destiny and become the first to survive. Alice Shih, who has lost her husband and son in a climbing accident, is quietly preparing to commit suicide in her house by the sea. But her plan is interrupted when a vast trash vortex comes crashing onto the shore of Taiwan, bringing Atile'i with it. In the aftermath of ...
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On 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 is one such boy, but as the strongest swimmer and best sailor, he is determined to defy destiny and become the first to survive. Alice Shih, who has lost her husband and son in a climbing accident, is quietly preparing to commit suicide in her house by the sea. But her plan 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.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition in Very Good jacket. 9781846556708. VG/VG 1st print 1st ed 2013 Harvill hardback, unclipped DJ, highly impressive novel. Light shelf-wear to top of spine and corners a little pushed, some surface discoloration to lower front edge of board, bright and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 1846556708. ISBN/EAN: 9781846556708. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 090720.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1846556708. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY-customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery.; 8.9 X 6.2 X 1.4 inches; 304 pages.