The Man with the Compound Eyes by Wu Ming-Yi

The Man with the Compound Eyes

Wu Ming-Yi with Darryl Sterk

304 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction magical realism mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

Description

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 surv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 51%
sad 51%
emotional 48%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
informative 17%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.85

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