Magical realism books from Taiwan
Recommended magical realism books (1)
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If you are into magical realism here are some magical realism books from Taiwan for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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The Man with the Compound Eyes by Wu Ming-Yi EN
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From the author of The Stolen Bicycle - longlisted for the International Man Booker Prize 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 first to survive. Across the sea, Alice Shih’s life 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 thei... continue