The Man with the Compound Eyes: One of the most pressing stories of our time by Wu Ming-Yi, Wu Ming-Yi

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

Wu Ming-Yi, Wu Ming-Yi

355 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

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'You must love the land, my children, and ring it in with your love' 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 however is determined to defy destiny and become the f...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
dark 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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4.25

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