
The Unseen
by:
Roy Jacobsen
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 1848666101
ISBN 13: 9781848666108
Publication date:
January 1st, 2017
Publisher: MacLehose Press
Pages: 272
Genres: Children’s, Action & Adventure
In a secluded world where the rhythm of life revolves around the tides and the whispers of the wind, an island holds its inhabitants captive, both by circumstance and by choice. The community, cut off from the outside world, navigates daily existence amidst the raw beauty of nature, forming bonds that are as complex as the shifting landscape around them. They are cocooned in a reality that is both enchanting and oppressive, where the suffocating intimacy of their isolation presents both comfort and conflict.
As different characters grapple with their inner struggles and external pressures, the island itself becomes a character, a silent witness to their lives. The enduring themes of connection, survival, and the human condition are explored through their stories, painting a vivid portrait of resilience. This narrative invites readers to ponder the deep ties that bind individuals to both their homeland and to one another, even as the vastness of the cosmos looms just beyond the waves.
As different characters grapple with their inner struggles and external pressures, the island itself becomes a character, a silent witness to their lives. The enduring themes of connection, survival, and the human condition are explored through their stories, painting a vivid portrait of resilience. This narrative invites readers to ponder the deep ties that bind individuals to both their homeland and to one another, even as the vastness of the cosmos looms just beyond the waves.