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On the remote island of Wayo-wayo, boys reach a rite of passage at fifteen: they must sail into the ocean to appease the Sea God. Atile'i, a gifted swimmer and sailor, chooses to challenge this tradition. His voyage leads him to a vast, alien island devoid of life and constructed from an unfamiliar substance. Through his journey, the novel explores themes of destiny, family, and the unknown, all set against the backdrop of an isolated coastal society.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Wu Ming-Yi
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