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In a world where a flood recurs every hundred years, Tee, a young Korean‑American, escapes the trauma of his uncle’s suicide and the aftermath of 9/11 by moving to Prague. There he struggles to redefine himself, balancing his mixed heritage and adopted status while watching the ancient city prepare for the impending deluge.
Tee’s journey intertwines with the lives of Pavel, a revolutionary‑inspired painter, his wife Katka, and Pavel’s companion, a towering figure carrying an American name. As the flood encroaches on Prague’s historic streets, Tee confronts questions of identity, belonging, and the elusive promise of a fresh start in a land steeped in heroes, myths, and ghosts.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Matthew Salesses
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